People

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 a strong education and background in business, Aaron brings a sensibility for framing his corporate/commercial legal advice from the perspective ...

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

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 ...

Strong relationships and creative thinking are the backbone of Andrew’s financial services practice. 

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

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...

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

Michael has been a member of the firm since 1990. Michael’s commercial real estate experience goes back to 1978.

In dealing with a wide variety of labour and employment issues, Fiona takes great care in understanding her clients’ businesses and delivering a...

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.

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

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 ...

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. 

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 ...

Dillon is a pragmatic and efficient problem solver dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients and their businesses.

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

Patrick is a dedicated litigator. He is a vigorous advocate and is driven to deliver exceptional results. 

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.

A problem solver by nature, Stephen plans for contingencies and carefully considers all details of a transaction.

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

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 ...

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.

With over four decades of experience as a municipal lawyer, Bob has seen the full gamut of administrative law, municipal, residential rental housing a...

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...

Kathryn provides practical legal advice on a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters.

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. 

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. 

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

Alyssa’s practice focuses on commercial lending transactions, including secured lending and secured debt restructuring, as well as insolvency-re...

Angelo excels at understanding and communicating the complex technicalities of tax law.

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...

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

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.

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

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

With an interest in how local communities are shaped by municipal and land use planning law, Rebecca advises clients on all aspects of municipal ...

With nearly 30 years of experience, Randy has a broad range of expertise across all major areas of real estate law.

Trent Horne has been guiding clients to successful resolution of intellectual property disputes for 20 years. 

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

In a career spanning more than three decades, Don has argued cases at every court level, including the Supreme Court of Canada. 

Shakaira's practice focuses on the litigation aspects of insolvency and restructuring law.

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.

Corrine’s practice is built on her desire to listen, learn, and thoroughly understand the issues at hand. 

Seeing developments take shape and contribute to the growth of cities and towns drives Kyles passion for the practice of real estate law.

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 ...

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.

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

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Matthew brings to his practice as a corporate lawyer an ingrained sense of what business owners look for from a...

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...

After nearly four decades in municipal and land use planning law, Leo remains committed to continuously learning and deepening his knowledge of the le...

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

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 in financing transactions, securities matters and transformational M&A.

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...

With a background in engineering, Michael brings a unique technical and structural perspective when advising on real estate development and acquisitio...

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.

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

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...

Anne thrives on helping clients navigate the securities regulatory framework. 

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Marni’s sensible and sensitive approach to estate planning enables her to devise clear and effective plans for her clients and their families.

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

Through comprehensive wealth management and estate planning advice, Elise delivers a level of certainty and stability on which her clients can rely.

Courtney’s success is built on diligence, preparation and her exceptional legal acumen. 

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

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.

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

Dana is pragmatic in her approach to facilitating real estate transactions.

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.

Zale is a natural problem solver who uses a personal approach to gain a comprehensive understanding of his clients' needs.

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

Hayden’s genuine interest in real estate and extraordinary commitment to get the deal done in spite of obstacles and time constraints have earne...

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.

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 ...

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...

As a litigator with a focus on energy regulation, Zoë is proud to play a part in facilitating vital services for her community.

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.

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

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.

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

With over 25 years of corporate and securities law experience, Jennifer offers her clients exceptional legal problem-solving and a superior understand...

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

Whether researching complex tax matters or arguing in court, Jesse leaves no stone unturned while advocating for his clients and vigorously defending ...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

Working collaboratively with clients, she drafts and prosecutes patent applications that effectively capture and protect the integrity of an invention...

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 is a leading voice in the patent agent community.

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...

The Honourable Hugh Segal brings over 35 years of business, academic and public policy experience to his role as a Senior Strategic Advisor at Aird an...

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

Melissa supports a wide range of private and public sector clients by providing advice on land use planning matters and development proposals.

Corinna thrives on the challenge of managing and solving complex problems.

Jinny provides private and public sector clients with advice on land use planning matters, as well as on all aspects of the development approval proce...

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.

Katie Bell is a law clerk in the firm’s Tax and Estates Group. 

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.

Carolyn Elliott is a law clerk in the firm's Tax Group. 

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

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

With over 40 years of experience in the legal industry, Dorothy has extensive experience assisting with leasing, residential and commercial real estat...

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

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

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.

Christine Miroslavich has over 30 years’ experience as a law clerk.

Shannon Morris is a law clerk in the firm’s Financial Services Group, specializing in financial services and restructuring and insolvency.

Liana Murphy is a law clerk in the firm's Tax and Estates Group. 

Emily Norman commenced her career as a corporate law clerk in 2005.

Greg Pietropaolo has over 30 years’ experience in real property transactions.

As a member of the Aird & Berlis Real Estate Group, Antonietta Principe assists lawyers and law clerks with all types of real property transactio...

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

Ashton has experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings.

Julie Sadowski is a Law Clerk in the Real Estate Group with 30 years of experience, primarily in the areas of new condominium sales and land developme...

John assists lawyers and law clerks with various aspects of real estate transactions, including commercial, residential and condominium. 

Jenelle specializes in real estate condominium transactions, assisting in all aspects of the administration and management of these deals

Linda is a corporate law clerk with experience in all aspects of corporate law and transactional matters. 

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

Doreen Windle commenced her career as a corporate law clerk in 2004. 

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

Helen brings over 40 years of experience, skill and knowledge as a law clerk to the firm's Real Estate Group.

Ari is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s student and associate programs, including recruitment, supervision and professional development...

Peter leads the marketing and client development team at Aird & Berlis. He graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 2010.

With a focus on education, innovation and collaboration, Neil is responsible for the firm's professional development activities and knowledge manageme...

Andrew has overall responsibility for the firm’s accounting and finance functions. He leads a team of 30 people within the Finance Department.

Georgia leads and directs the planning and execution of the firm’s Human Resources function.

Anthony leads the firm’s Information Technology department and is responsible for overseeing the technology operations.

Gary reports to the Managing Partner and Executive Committee. He is responsible for all administrative departments that provide support to 150+ lawyer...