Court Grants Freezing Order, Finds Defendant in Contempt Following Discovery of Forged Documents and False Testimony
Overview
In a recent decision, Jonathan Lisus, Andrew Winton and John Carlo Mastrangelo successfully obtained a Mareva injunction freezing the assets and funds of two Defendants who were caught repeatedly delivering forged documents and giving false testimony in response to Court Orders. The Court found that the Plaintiff had made out a strong prima facie case of oppression and declared that the Defendants were in contempt of court.
People
-
Clients rely on Jonathan to handle their most difficult problems. He “has our utmost trust on critical matters” (Chambers Canada 2023). “Jonathan Lisus is in a class of his own”, “He is one of the bes…
-
A highly persuasive advocate, Andrew provides practical and strategic guidance to help clients achieve the best possible results.
-
John Carlo is a methodical litigator who enjoys tackling complex legal problems. He delivers solutions that are innovative, analytical and results driven.
Expertise
News & Insights
-
Benchmark Litigation Canada 2025
We are once again recognized as a “Highly Recommended Firm in Ontario” in Benchmark Litigation Canada 2025, the highest recognition for dispute resolution.
-
Benchmark Litigation Canada’s Top 50 Trial Lawyers List 2025
Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb, and Crawford Smith are once again ranked on the 2025 Benchmark Canada Top 50 Trial Lawyers list.
-
Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards 2025
We have won four significant honours at the Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards 2025.