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

John is a goal-oriented corporate lawyer who thrives on moving projects forward. 

Elisabeth gives her clients peace of mind by providing highly-detailed tax and estate planning advice. She is meticulous in her preparation and is dri...

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

Sam brings a level-headed approach to his restructuring and insolvency practice, providing calm and considered representation and advice.

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

With an international background and hands-on business experience, Aaron provides practical and strategic advice to a broad range of domestic and inte...

Nevethan is a personable corporate lawyer who enjoys connecting with clients to build long-lasting relationships.

Leonard is a pragmatic real estate practitioner who provides business-focused solutions to large real estate developers across Canada.

Meaghan’s passion for municipal and planning law and her ability to solve complex problems mark her as an up-and-comer in the municipal planning...

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

Maggie is pragmatic in her approach to facilitating municipal and land use planning approvals. 

With nearly 40 years of litigation experience, Eldon is able to clearly identify risks and provide a path to resolving conflict.

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

Anisha is a critical thinker and strategic advocate.

Drawing on his years of experience and pragmatic nature, Sam addresses clients’ financing and lending issues both in Canada and abroad.

Jennifer’s extensive business law experience and dedication to providing creative solutions make her a trusted advisor to any client team. 

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

With over 30 years of experience in tax law and estate planning, Stuart has earned recognition for bringing technical expertise to bear along with a k...

Paula has more than 20 years of experience advising on issues affecting municipal governance, land development and environmental management.

Tyler takes pride in navigating complex legislation to ensure his clients optimize their tax positions and secure measurable, meaningful outcomes.

Fiona takes great care to understand her clients’ businesses and deliver advice that is tailored to meeting their specific needs. 

Jacob is a skilled advocate who takes pride in carefully distilling complex factual and legal issues into straightforward and persuasive submissions.

Jeremy is a business lawyer focused on delivering insightful, practical and reliable advice to his private company and not-for-profit clients.

Carol takes a thorough and well-researched approach to providing clients tax advice that is tailored to their specific situation and needs.

Clients rely on David to build, implement and continually adjust their estate plans to meet their ever-changing goals and needs.

Grant is focused on determining the most effective solutions to clients' business, licensing and intellectual property issues.

Monica’s approach to tax research is both thorough and practical. She takes pride in finding creative resolutions to taxpayer disputes, often wi...

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. 

Bill is a skilled advocate dedicated to finding solutions to difficult problems.

Ryan advises on, drafts and negotiates concession, design build, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation agreements as part of major infrastructure ...

Emily is a results-oriented corporate lawyer.

Brian is a confident and strategic litigator who serves clients of all sizes, across a number of industries. 

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

Ken is driven to help his clients resolve their problems, particularly the ones for which it seems there is no answer. 

Ryan’s background in business gives him valuable insight and practical experience when representing clients on capital markets and securities ma...

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

Whether advising her clients on public and private financings, mergers and acquisitions or corporate commercial matters, Melanie takes a client-first ...

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.

Meghan assists clients with their litigation issues by thoroughly examining all aspects of a case and delivering practical solutions.

In the fast-paced commercial real estate environment, clients look to Trevor for his proactive, responsive, and goal-oriented approach to law.

Holly focuses on providing her clients with practical solutions to a wide range of estate, trust and capacity issues, helping her clients navigate thr...

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 ...

Stephanie's practice encompasses advocacy and advisory support for clients involved in tax disputes.

Peter brings a broad, business-minded approach to his real estate practice. 

Laura thoroughly understands the environment in which her clients operate and offers advice that suits the broader context. 

Trevor’s approach to legal advice is to anticipate issues before they become problems.

Tamie is a passionate and skilled advocate. She prides herself on finding cost-effective solutions for her clients.

Ethan is passionate about building close relationships with his clients while assisting them on complex real estate transactions.

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.

Tammy delivers a solid, practical, and business-oriented legal foundation for her clients through all stages of land development and construction.

Tom’s experience affords him the ability to efficiently navigate a corporate finance transaction from concept to closing.

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. 

Jasmine’s previous experience as a land use planner provides her with unique insight into municipal and planning matters and administrative deci...

Taking a strategic and creative approach, Stanley endeavours to provide practical solutions and exceptional value by understanding his clients’ ...

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

Ajay offers a thoughtful and analytical approach to his municipal and land use planning practice. 

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

A member of the firm’s Financial Services Group, Nathan has the ability to adapt to a wide variety of matters.

Angelo is a natural problem solver and he applies this skill to resolve tax disputes on behalf of his clients.

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

Energized by the sophistication and rapid pace of high profile real estate transactions, Nili diligently upholds the level of service, responsiveness,...

Jack provides clear, actionable guidance to her financial services clients, both lenders and borrowers.

Lorway passionately advocates for his clients’ interests, providing sound, proactive advice while assisting clients in navigating commercial rea...

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

When it comes to complex capital markets transactions, Sean provides clients with the support they need to navigate regulatory requirements and achiev...

Amy is a strong litigator with significant experience representing clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters.

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

Daniella is a dedicated commercial real estate lawyer.

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.

Matthew provides comprehensive legal advice to both private and public sector clients. 

Martin’s clients trust his judgment as a business litigator and rely on his careful analysis of both fact and law. 

Matthew's practice focuses on complex corporate and commercial matters.

Tim is an experienced litigator and an expert in municipal law.

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

Steve Hundal is an intellectual property lawyer and a registered patent and trademark agent in Canada.

Informed by over two decades of a unique combination of senior level in-house, law firm and private business experience, Paul brings a unique perspect...

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.

As a litigator and member of the firm’s Workplace Law Group, Alex assists employers in defending a variety of employment and labour claims.

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.

Danny thrives on finding effective and creative solutions to help clients navigate through highly-regulated industries.

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

Reena is adept at understanding the needs and goals of her clients and providing them with legal solutions that truly work when applied in a business ...

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

Josh enjoys navigating complex and continually changing tax laws to effectively resolve income tax and GST/HST disputes.

Kishan is a tactical litigator who thrives under pressure in the courtroom.

Clients trust Mistrale with their most important real estate matters because of her expertise, her pragmatic approach, and her business acumen.

Adria enjoys the fast-paced and challenging nature of securities law. 

Hard-working and passionate by nature, Jessie is a trusted and reliable resource for any client team.

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.

Over a long career in litigation, John has developed an outstanding reputation based on his honest and straight forward approach. 

Marek is a creative, pragmatic, and business-focused lawyer.

Tim Lowman is known as a client-centric, forward- thinking, detail-oriented and personable lawyer. Clients and colleagues consistently recommend him f...

Andrew’s clients receive rapid, responsive service based on a thorough understanding of their needs.

Daniel presents complex matters in such a way that clients can make swift, yet informed decisions.

David cares deeply about his clients and helping them navigate challenging and stressful tax situations. 

Amy is an associate with the firm's Capital Markets Group.

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

Sean brings extensive experience and perspective to clients engaged private equity, private capital/limited partner advisory, M&A and re...

A well-respected commercial litigator, Chris brings success to his clients through clear-sighted analysis, sound judgment, and a calm and unflappable ...

Paul is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation who fights diligently for his clients in every litigation matter he takes on.

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...

When it comes to complex capital markets transactions or navigating regulatory requirements, Meredith’s primary focus is on her clients’ i...

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

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

A corporate lawyer with a focus on securities law, Alicia provides timely advice and strives to exceed expectations. Backed by strong analytical and c...

Ian approaches corporate and commercial matters from a business-minded perspective.

Amelia is a strong advocate and a clear communicator.

Christie’s extensive commercial real estate experience allows her to anticipate challenges before they become obstacles to the successful closin...

With extensive experience in a broad range of corporate finance and commercial matters, Jeffrey offers clients a practical and business-minded approac...

Pamela is passionate about fighting for fairness and integrity in her clients’ contractual, insurance and disability disputes.

Barbra’s success as a civil litigator is founded on exhaustive preparation and strong communication.

Edward draws on his technical expertise and strong business acumen to deliver strategic tax insight to domestic and international clients. 

Codie thrives on the intellectual stimulation and problem-solving-nature of litigation. He uses critical thinking and a strong understanding of the im...

Sanjeev offers depth of experience and expert advice on highly complex insolvency law matters.

Cecilia has more than 30 years of experience advising private company clients on corporate/commercial legal matters.

Lisa has built her practice on providing practical, business-based advise and helping clients to understand the risks of certain courses of action.&nb...

Danielle strives to bridge the gap between the law and the practical realities of her clients’ businesses.

Max is a fierce advocate who works closely with clients to resolve issues, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. 

Saam advises domestic and offshore clients on all aspects of income taxation.

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.

Sacha advises on complex real estate matters as an integral member of the service team, often developing long-lasting relationships with clients in th...

Having previously worked as an investment banker at a Montreal-based securities dealer, Jeremy draws experience from both sides of the legal-business ...

Sarah is a dedicated lawyer in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group.

Felix is a dedicated corporate lawyer and a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group.

Christian advises clients on a range of capital markets transactions, bringing to bear a strong work ethic and problem solving skills which make him a...

Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, Andrew worked in the Tax Legislation Division of the Department of Finance, where he was involved in the formulati...

Brendan is a passionate advocate with more than three decades of land use planning and expropriation law experience.  

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

John’s passion for municipal law and strong research and analytical skills make him a valued team member when attacking complex legal problems.

Mario is a trusted real estate lawyer and business advisor.

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

A trusted problem solver, Dasha provides counsel that reflects her clients’ needs and protects their interests by ensuring that compliant polici...

Marni works closely with her clients to provide them with practical, thoughtful advice regarding their estate plan.

Acting for both landlords and tenants as well as owners, purchasers and lenders, Kenneth provides exceptional service to support his clients’ ob...

Kyle divides his time between commercial restructuring matters and M&A and financing work, developing a broad practice built on providing practica...

Archie is a leading estates and trusts litigator and a member of the firm’s Tax Group and Estates & Trusts Group. 

Stefan maintains a general commercial real estate practice, representing condominium developers, real estate investors, business owners, individuals a...

Cliff is a tax litigator with 30 years of experience who is committed to helping his clients resolve their tax controversies as efficiently as possibl...

Clients appreciate Alex's approachability, responsiveness and dedication to resolving complex legal issues.

As a strategic litigator, David focuses on a variety of civil and quasi-criminal matters involving incidents and conduct at and outside of workplaces.

Rachel is a committed real estate lawyer with a passion for client service. Her problem solving skills and adaptability make her a strong asset o...

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

With an MBA and years of business experience, Jesse is a trusted advisor in both the legal and corporate context. 

Russell is a corporate lawyer dedicated to helping established and emerging companies achieve their growth and expansion plans. 

Robert finds satisfaction in identifying and solving complex tax issues for the benefit of his clients.

Jessica is a passionate labour and employment law advocate.

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

Dani has almost two decades of experience providing sophisticated and practical legal advice in the context of business-driven goals.

As Counsel in the firm’s Real Estate Group, Leah advises some of Canada’s largest developers on project development, acquisitions, disposi...

As a litigator, Vedran’s character is distinguished by his ability to interact with and relate to his clients, opposing counsel and judges.

Andrea’s superior oral and written advocacy skills, supported by her diligent preparation and strategic analysis, translate into client success.

Chris is a skilled advocate with extensive experience advising on domestic and international tax controversy and litigation matters.

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

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

A confident communicator, Miranda is a strong advocate who thrives in the courtroom and in negotiations with opposing counsel. 

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

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.

Josh is a skilled communicator and strong litigator.

Angela plays an educational and advisory role as counsel to the firm’s lawyers across all practice areas.

Having practised technology law for more than 20 years, David has extensive technical knowledge that he expertly translates into practical advice for ...

Lynn summered with the firm in 2017 and 2018. She recently graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law with honours.

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

A proud citizen of the Seneca Nation, Bear Clan and an experienced corporate lawyer, Kimberly provides incisive guidance and specialized legal experti...

Sidonia offers her municipal and land use planning clients a unique value proposition.

Graham Topa is a corporate lawyer with a keen interest in advising startups and emerging companies, including those in the media and technology sector...

Nick thrives on providing a strategic approach with a personal touch and outstanding client communication and responsiveness.

Eric is a capital markets lawyer with a strong entrepreneurial background and hands-on business experience.

Liam is a driven and forward-thinking corporate lawyer, with a passion for helping public and private clients achieve their growth objectives.

Al’s clients appreciate his strong work ethic, communication skills and attention to detail.

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

Mark is a dedicated advisor who ensures that conflicts are dealt with effectively and economically for his clients and their businesses.

Bill VanderBurgh is counsel to the firm and a former member of the Corporate/Commercial Group and Executive Committee.

Lawrence Veregin is a member of the Aird & Berlis Intellectual Property Group with a focus on copyright law.

Heidi relies a profound understanding of the principles of project finance to guide her clients though sophisticated P3 infrastructure transactions.

Gary is a trusted legal business partner and is committed to building long-standing client relationships.

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

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

Jesse is a member of the firm's Tax Group. He represents clients in tax disputes at the audit, objection and appeal stages. 

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...

Adam is a strong communicator who remains calm and composed in high-pressure situations.

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

Randy has built a successful law practice by providing value through strategic advice.

Hansen is a zealous advocate who serves clients across a number of industries.

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

Melanie is a dedicated expert in estates and trusts law.

Jonathan provides thoughtful analysis to his clients in support of their business objectives.

With domestic and international experience, working both in-house and as an external advisor, Douglas has advised on infrastructure matters from all p...

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.

Jonathan has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by inventors in protecting their innovations.

Lola is a registered patent agent in Canada and the Unites States, with a PhD in clinical biochemistry from the University of Toronto.

Steve Hundal is an intellectual property lawyer and a registered patent and trademark agent in Canada.

Michelle is a registered Canadian trademark agent licensed to practise in Canada and the United States.

Erica’s aptitude for grasping the technicalities of emerging innovations helps her draft strong patent applications for her clients, strategical...

Peter specializes in patent and industrial design preparation and prosecution; patentability and freedom-to-operate opinions; assistance in designing ...

Kimberly thrives on the challenge of figuring out how best to claim, strengthen and protect her clients’ inventions in order to create a strateg...

Jay is a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States, with extensive experience in mechanical, electromechanical and software-related tech...

Pia-Lauren’s forward-thinking approach and scientific credentials allow her to understand the technological underpinnings of an invention as wel...

Tony represents clients in a variety of high-technology industries, and has extensive patent prosecution experience in the fields of software, hardwar...

With an extensive science background and industry experience at a multinational pharmaceutical company, Kitt has established himself as a leading pate...

Tarah has extensive experience working with both private and public sector clients. 

Andrew provides strategic planning support on a range of complex policy and development applications for private and public sector clients.

Natalie is a land use planner in the firm’s Municipal & Land Use Planning Group.

Sandra specializes in preparing and managing complex development applications on behalf of private and public sector clients. 

Ernesto Aleman is a law clerk in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group.

Marna has been a corporate law clerk for nearly 20 years.

Melanie specializes in dealing with large-scale condominium projects from onset to completion.

Vinesh Anand is a law clerk in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group.

Larissa is a law clerk in the firm’s Capital Markets Group.

Nicole is a law clerk in the firm’s Financial Services Group.

Kim assists with the acquisition, development, sale and financing of all types of commercial properties.

Carlos is a law clerk in the firm’s Real Estate Group.

Penny Cheng is a law clerk in the firm’s Tax and Estates Group.

Veronica is the Corporate Services Manager at Aird & Berlis LLP with more than 25 years' experience in corporate law and transactional matters.

Lisa has more than 30 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate, including condominium and subdivision development. 

Amber DuBreuil is a law clerk in the firm’s Capital Markets Group.

Alzena is a law clerk in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group.

Tirso is a law clerk in the firm’s Tax Group.

Kaitlyn is a law clerk in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group. 

Daniella Hodgson is a law clerk in the firm’s Litigation Group.

Lindsay is a real estate law clerk specializing in condominium development and commercial transactions. 

Johana Kim is a law clerk in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group.

Stephanie is a law clerk within the firm’s Real Estate Group. 

Lisa is a law clerk in the firm’s Real Estate Group. She specializes in dealing with large-scale condominium projects from onset to completion.&...

Geri Lonergan is a litigation law clerk with over 35 years of experience. 

Marnie MacDonald has 20 years’ experience in the legal industry, working in Ontario and British Columbia.

Jenaya McLean is a law clerk in the firm’s Financial Services Group.

Daniel Millan is a law clerk in the firm’s Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups.