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- University of Toronto (2015) JD
- University of Toronto – Trinity College (2012) HBA (Political Science, Canadian Studies and History with High Distinction).
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Aoife Quinn (she/her)
is a partner at Lenczner Slaght.
Aoife's practice encompasses a broad range of civil litigation, with particular experience in employment disputes, securities class actions and complex real estate litigation.
Aoife has represented clients before all levels of Court in Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada, the Ontario Land Tribunal, and other Ontario tribunals. Aoife has also appeared in the British Columbia Supreme Court and the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench.
Aoife is an active participant in the firm’s pro bono and mentorship programs. Aoife regularly appeared as duty counsel for Pro Bono Ontario, and now volunteers with the Legal Advice Hotline. She is a mentor at the firm and through other organizations to students and first-generation lawyers.
Aoife obtained her law degree from the University of Toronto and completed a semester abroad at the University of Birmingham (UK).
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Jeff Day Hospitality Inc v Heritage Conservation Holdings, Canada, Inc
Counsel to the vendor in an appeal relating to obligations under the agreement of purchase and sale of a hotel.
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2161907 Alberta Ltd v 11180673 Canada Inc
Counsel for the successful Appellant at the Court of Appeal in overturning a decision concerning the law of good faith.
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Counsel for Canopy Growth Corporation in an insolvency of PharmHouse Inc., a cannabis greenhouse joint venture.
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Del Ridge Homes Inc v Ledgemark Homes Inc
Counsel to a sustainable real estate developer, Del Ridge Homes Inc, in a trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition action in the Federal Court of Canada.
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Baldwin v Imperial Metals Corporation
Counsel to the defendant Imperial Metals Corporation in a class action relating to alleged breaches of the Securities Act in connection with a breach of the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley Mine.
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Counsel to the defendants in a class action alleging failure to disclose foreign exchange fees in registered accounts.
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Cristofari Farms Inc v Union Gas Limited
Counsel to a manufacturer of regulators in a product liability proceeding.
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Tianjin Zhongyishengshi Technology Development v Yang Ming Shipping (Canada)
Counsel to the intervener opposing a mandatory interlocutory injunction. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel in a summary judgment motion involving statutory interpretation of the Public Lands Act. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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The Advocates’ Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Pro Bono Ontario
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Strict Requirements for Employers’ Overtime Policies in New Employment Law Class Action Decision
Is an employer obligated to pay overtime if they don’t specifically direct an employee to work overtime? And can an employer’s requirement that employees obtain pre-approval for any overtime they work shield them from the obligation to pay overtime if pre-approval isn’t obtained? These are important issues for any employer.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized as Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 41 of our expert litigators are recognized for their expertise across 24 practice areas. The following lawyers have also been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for receiving the highest overall peer-feedback in their practice areas in Toronto.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Aoife Quinn and Margaret Robbins to the Partnership
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to strengthen its partnership with the addition of Aoife Quinn and Margaret Robbins.
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Lenczner Slaght Stands Out as a “Litigation Powerhouse” in Legal 500 Canada
Canada’s leading litigation firm is once again ranked in Tier 1 for Dispute Resolution by Legal 500 Canada.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized Among the Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 39 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers for their expertise across 24 practice areas.
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Legal 500 Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Dominance
Legal 500 recognizes Canada’s leading litigation firm as “a regular fixture in the country’s ground-breaking contentious cases”.
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Our Bench Strength Gets Stronger
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top legal talent, with the addition of three exceptional new associates.
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The Presumption of Resulting Trust and Beneficiary Designations: What's Intention Got to Do with It?
Aoife Quinn co-wrote the paper “Presumption of Resulting Trust and Beneficiary Designations: What's Intention Got to Do with It?” for the Alberta Law Review on May 17, 2016.
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2023-2024)
Ones to Watch – Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Health Care Law, Labour & Employment Law
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The Legal 500 Canada (2022-2023)
Labour and Employment (Recommended Lawyer)