65 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021

Sherri earns the trust of her clients by adeptly managing complex and time-sensitive corporate finance transactions and by providing relevant, busines...

As a corporate solicitor and litigator, Ian has the expertise required to guide his clients through all aspects of a restructuring file.

Paige has earned a reputation as an exceptional corporate/commercial legal advisor to both domestic and multinational entities.

Neil is a highly-acclaimed and widely-respected tax lawyer.

Jack is one of Canada’s preeminent tax lawyers. He is a prolific writer and speaker and is internationally-recognized for excellent service and ...

By asking the right questions and listening carefully, Rachel gets the information she needs to structure her clients’ affairs effectively. ...

Donald Carr is a highly-regarded legal practitioner, with expansive experience dating back to 1951. After practising litigation, commercial leasing an...

Fred is a well-regarded energy lawyer who literally wrote the book on Ontario energy law. 

Ron loves the challenge of operating a practice at the intersection of corporate/commercial, energy and municipal law.

Joanne is skilled at negotiating and structuring business transactions for clients across a variety of sectors.

A self-described deal junkie, Aaron thrives on getting deals done, and will make sure your transaction gets across the finish line.

Eileen advises clients on a broad range of development law matters.

Whether he is working on a transaction or providing strategic advice, Peter puts himself in the shoes of the client to gain a better understanding of ...

Robb’s decades of experience in financial services law give him a deep understanding of his clients’ business needs.

Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, Richard was an entrepreneur, operating various car leasing, automotive and light manufacturing businesses in the T...

As an estate planning lawyer, Ed develops personal relationships with his clients and helps them to understand and manage their wealth.

Harry’s financial services practice is built on his negotiating and problem solving experience in insolvency and restructuring matters.

Patricia ensures that her clients’ needs are taken care of from the beginning of a land development proposal to final approval.

With a calm demeanor and extensive experience in banking law, Jill remains poised in even the most testing circumstances. 

Faruk has significant experience in advising clients in commercial real estate matters. 

The retail leasing space in Canada is a relatively small community with only a handful of major players, particularly on the landlord side.  

As a tenacious and tactical corporate commercial lawyer, Tony is passionate about helping his clients prosper and thrive.

Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives.

Steve’s practice has been built on his ability to think clearly in a crisis and communicate effectively with clients.

Tom works with his municipal and land development clients, guiding them through the ever-evolving provincial policy framework.

Patrick excels at narrowing issues through research and consensus and devising comprehensive solutions.

Michael guides his clients through their labour and employment law issues by providing them with practical solutions that balance their workplace issu...

Don offers his clients more than legal advice – he enjoys getting to know them and uncovering their goals in order to offer the right advice.

Norman is widely sought after for his wealth of knowledge and experience in negotiating complex commercial real estate transactions.

Clients appreciate Neill’s pragmatic style, attention to detail and responsiveness.

Steve prides himself on building strong relationships and getting to know his clients and their organizations well.

Richard is a creative and results-driven corporate finance lawyer. Both domestically and internationally, Richard brings his business knowledge to th...

Kim is adept at guiding clients through the many layers of approvals necessary for urban, commercial and residential development, particularly in the ...

Martin practises primarily in the areas of merger and acquisition activities, capital markets matters and corporate commercial matters.

Lorenzo’s clients look to him for guidance on navigating increasingly complex labour and employment law issues in a way that respects both the p...

Leo's experience enables him to isolate issues quickly and arrive at a creative solution that advances his clients’ objectives.

John is widely regarded as a leader in municipal, planning and local government law. 

Derek brings a unique business-minded perspective to his commercial real estate practice, having worked as in-house counsel for many years prior to pr...

Bernie is an experienced litigator, mediator and arbitrator with an excellent track-record of resolution.

Andrea is an experienced and compassionate litigator who works closely with her clients to ease the stress of estates and trusts disputes. 

David combines strong advocacy and research skills with the ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations to effectively represent his munici...

With over 30 years of experience as a corporate and securities lawyer, Margaret provides reliable and incisive advice clients can use with confidence.

As an experienced litigator and commercial lawyer, Dennis’ clients trust his judgement on pressing energy, environmental and transportation law ...

Jane’s experience of more than 40 years allows her to guide her clients through the unpredictability of municipal law and land use planning.

Joel’s strengths lie in building strategic relationships and leveraging connections with stakeholders across a range of industries. 

Over many years of practice as a litigator, focusing on operational risk management, product liability, workplace law and insurance related matters, C...

Mike has been practising real estate law at Aird & Berlis LLP for over 35 years, advising and supporting both entrepreneurial and institutional cl...

David is dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses and creates and implements solutions to advance their objectives.

Employing a creative and strategic approach, Sanj works with clients to resolve their most complex matters by providing practical, business-minded sol...

Scott’s education and experience in both the technical and legal aspects of energy and environmental law, make him a unique expert in the field.

A creative thinker and natural problem solver, Louise continuously looks for new ways to approach and resolve her clients’ tax issues.

Steve is a skilled advocate with more than 25 years' experience.

With over 28 years of corporate, corporate finance and real estate law experience, Jennifer offers her clients exceptional legal problem-solving skill...

Peter is a strong, tactical communicator with a track record of delivering results and achieving approvals for clients in complex regulatory and proce...

A distinguished legal expert in commercial leasing, Monty is dedicated to fostering dynamic partnerships with his clients.

Andrew is one of Toronto’s go-to lawyers for complex, multi-phase high-rise residential developments.

Don’s technical corporate/commercial expertise, combined with his ability to understand his clients’ needs, helps him to identify solution...

Clients appreciate Barbara’s dedication to finding the most tax efficient structures for their business. She thrives on the complexities of tax ...

Chris offers his clients an analytical perspective and sensible solutions to difficult municipal and land use planning issues.

Melanie is a dedicated expert in estates and trusts law.

Steven Zakem is widely recognized as an expert in municipal planning. 

Stephen guides clients through the rapidly evolving regulatory environment governing the telecommunications and media industry in Canada.