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A 2023 Snapshot: Through the Lens of Lenczner Slaght
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For his exceptional advocacy, commitment to advancing EDI and innovation, and dedication to mentorship, Jonathan Chen was recognized as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star at last night’s award ceremony at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.
Jonathan Chen | November 20, 2024
Interviewed by Canadian Lawyer, Scott Rollwagen highlights how AI tools like Alexi help you assess faster whether a strategy is optimal, but the actual solution requires the human element.
Scott Rollwagen | November 19, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm has reaffirmed its Tier 1 ranking in Dispute Resolution in Legal 500 Canada.
November 12, 2024
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce its recognition as Law Firm of the Year in Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Medical Negligence in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms in Canada.
November 6, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to once again provide an inclusive space for all students participating in the Toronto 2025 Summer Student recruit to “relax and recharge” between their in-firm interviews. This lounge is open to all law students, including those not interviewing with our firm. This is not part of our recruitment process and students will not encounter lawyers in the Lounge.
October 22, 2024
Interviewed by Law Times, our Senior Manager of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), Susannah S. Alleyne discusses her commitment to developing impactful and sustainable IDEA practices aligned with our firm values.
Susannah S. Alleyne | October 9, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to expand its health law expertise with the addition of Monika Steger as Junior Counsel.
Monika K. Steger | October 2, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to deepen its expertise with the addition of exceptional associate, Adam Davis.
Adam Davis | September 30, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to advance their position in the latest edition of the world-renowned directory.
September 26, 2024
We are proud to take another step forward in our commitment to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) at our firm and in the legal profession with the addition of our new Senior Manager of IDEA, Susannah S. Alleyne.
Susannah S. Alleyne | September 25, 2024
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Lenczner Slaght is pleased to announce its continued recognition for patent litigation expertise in the latest edition of LMG Life Sciences, following an in-depth qualitative research process that included peer and client feedback.
Martin Brandsma, Sana Halwani & Jordana Sanft | September 25, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to expand its exceptional leadership team with the addition of Gillian Scott as the new Chief Client Officer and member of the Management Committee.
Gillian Scott | September 23, 2024
In this Law Times article, Gillian Scott is featured as Lenczner Slaght’s first Chief Client Officer, joining the firm’s management committee to oversee its client-focused business functions and drive strategic initiatives. The article notes that this follows the firm’s recent appointment of Claudia Bessant as Chief Operating Officer.
Monique Jilesen, Gillian Scott & Claudia Bessant | September 23, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome the Honourable David Doherty, K.C. as Counsel.
David Doherty | September 19, 2024
Lenczner Slaght is excited to announce that Claudia Bessant is our new Chief Operating Officer and member of the Management Committee.
Claudia Bessant | September 16, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool with the addition of 10 exceptional associates.
September 9, 2024
In the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, Lenczner Slaght is proud to receive 168 total rankings, with 45 of our expert litigators recognized for their expertise across 25 practice areas.
August 29, 2024
Sam Hale is the recipient of the 2023 Alumni Award for Extraordinary Contribution to Windsor Law in Memory of John Mountain ’86, who was a dedicated mentor, teacher, benefactor, community leader and fellow alumnus.
Samantha Hale | July 3, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Sahar Talebi, Aoife Quinn, Aaron Grossman, Christopher Yung, Paul-Erik Veel, and Andrew Parley will be serving prominent leadership positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice.
July 2, 2024
The latest edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s 2024 IP STARS handbook, a leading guide to the world’s foremost IP firms and practitioners, continues to recognize Sana Halwani and Jordana Sanft.
Sana Halwani & Jordana Sanft | June 28, 2024
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We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner and expert litigator, Monique Jilesen, has been elected to serve on The Advocates’ Society’s Board of Directors for the 2024-2028 term.
Monique Jilesen | June 26, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to add to its depth of experience and knowledge.
Nicole Naglie | June 17, 2024
Lenczner Slaght continues to receive worldwide recognition for its intellectual property expertise and is proud to advance to the Silver Tier in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
June 5, 2024
After over a decade at Lenczner Slaght, our Partner, Andrew Porter, has launched his own litigation practice, Porter Litigation, on June 1, 2024.
Andrew Porter | June 3, 2024
In partnership with Pro Bono Ontario, Canadian Lawyer has published its 2024 report on Canada’s 5-Star Pro Bono Firms, which recognizes law firms that provide invaluable access to justice nationwide through their pro bono work.
June 3, 2024
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that Risa Kirshblum is the 2024 recipient of The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award, to be presented at The Advocates’ Society End of Term Dinner on June 26, 2024.
Risa M. Kirshblum | May 30, 2024
William C. McDowell was interviewed by Law Times, where he comments on the Court’s decision to dismiss the anti-SLAPP motion in Kielburger v Canadaland Inc, in favour of our client.
William C. McDowell | May 27, 2024
A long-time champion of the United Way, Monique Jilesen has increasingly dedicated her time, resources, and influence to support the organization over the past 25 years, particularly its programs empowering and supporting women and children. Monique is honoured to lead this year’s Major Individual Giving Cabinet as Chair.
Monique Jilesen | May 14, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent with the addition of 11 exceptional summer students.
May 13, 2024
Following extensive research and assessment by industry leaders across Canada, Lenczner Slaght was proud to be recognized by the Canadian Law Awards for its litigation excellence for the fifth year in a row.
May 10, 2024
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Interviewed by Lexpert, our expert litigator, Christopher Yung, provides an overview on the two insolvency and restructuring statutes in Canada, how they differ, and what it means for businesses.
Christopher Yung | April 24, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool, knowledge, and experience with the addition of a new associate.
Christine Windsor | April 19, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, where he comments further on Lundin Mining Corporation v Dov Markowich. Paul-Erik emphasized the importance of clarifying the definition of "material change" in securities law. He also highlighted potential burdens on publicly traded companies with overly broad interpretations, impacting both business operations and meaningful investor information.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 16, 2024
Interviewed by Law360, Jordana Sanft commented on the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal’s reform initiative to modernize and improve its existing joint rules, last overhauled in 2012.
Jordana Sanft | April 5, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to grow its expert Intellectual Property group with the addition of another exceptional lawyer, Sarah Gupta.
Sarah Gupta | March 20, 2024
Meghan Bridges was interviewed by The National Magazine, where she comments further on Moffatt v Air Canada, a decision which touches on the intersection of artificial intelligence and liability.
Meghan Bridges | March 11, 2024
Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.
March 5, 2024
Jonathan Chen was recognized at the 17th Annual FACL Gala on Saturday, March 2 for his demonstrated positive impact on the professional development and career trajectory of members of the legal community, and particularly the Asian community, through mentorship.
Jonathan Chen | March 4, 2024
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that Peter Griffin will be the 2024 recipient of The Advocates’ Society Medal, to be presented at a special awards ceremony in the Fall of 2024.
Peter Griffin | February 23, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators are increasingly recognized in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers Global.
February 15, 2024
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Interviewed by Law 360 Canada, Paul-Erik Veel discusses the lower output of judgments by the SCC in 2023 and attributes it, in part, to the fact that the Court granted leave to appeal in fewer cases in 2022. Paul-Erik also shared empirical insights from Lenczner Slaght’s Data-Driven Decisions’ SCC Leave Database, which highlights the increase in the percentage of successful leave to appeal applications from litigants represented by counsel in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Paul-Erik Veel | February 13, 2024
National Post explores the interesting findings from our SCC Leave Database. Lead of our Data-Driven Decisions program, Paul-Erik Veel, shares his expert insights on what this means for emerging and unresolved legal issues.
Paul-Erik Veel | February 8, 2024
Jonathan Chen was honored with a 2023 Arbor Award, in recognition of his outstanding and enduring contributions to the University of Toronto. Following his extraordinary experience in the New College Career Mentorship Program, Jonathan returned to volunteer his time with the program as a mentor. In this capacity, Jonathan helps students learn more about the application process, navigating law school, and working as a lawyer.
Jonathan Chen | January 30, 2024
In an article for The Hub, Paul-Erik Veel authored the section "Who’s got the power?: judicial review of government’s actions," where he shared his expert insights on two upcoming Supreme Court cases, Auer v Auer and TransAlta Generation Partnership v Alberta (Minister of Municipal Affairs). These cases address the legality of government regulations on child support and municipal taxes.
Paul-Erik Veel | January 26, 2024
In UNB News, Press release about some of the work Jacob has been involved with for the Legal Innovation Lab at UNB. (Prior to Lenczner Slaght)
Jacob Powning | January 17, 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce the promotion of Meghan Bridges, Madison Robins, and Jonathan McDaniel to its partnership.
Meghan Bridges, Madison Robins & Jonathan McDaniel | January 15, 2024
The 2024 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada recognizes Lenczner Slaght as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation for the 23rd consecutive year.
January 9, 2024
Interviewed by The Globe and Mail, Paul-Erik Veel provided empirical insights into the trends and issues faced by self-represented individuals in legal matters at the Supreme Court of Canada. Data compiled as part of our Data-Driven Decisions program further revealed that approximately one in four applicants seeking leave to appeal in the past six years were self-represented.
Paul-Erik Veel | January 3, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed for Consultor's article on "Justice: Des Consultants Pénalement Responsables de Leurs Recos?"
Paul-Erik Veel | December 22, 2023
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that ReferToHer™ will once again partner with the Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund (LEAF) as the exclusive matching donor for their largest Giving Tuesday fundraiser to date.
November 27, 2023
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Brendan Morrison was recognized as a leader, change agent, and rising star at last night’s award ceremony at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.
Brendan F. Morrison | November 24, 2023
An increasing number of our expert litigators continue to be recognized as the foremost lawyers in their fields by peers and senior members of the legal profession.
November 23, 2023
In Lexpert’s Special Edition on Litigation, Andrew Parley was interviewed for an article feature on construction disputes. Andrew provided his expert insights on the use of mediation mid-project in construction matters to keep projects on track when disputes arise.
Andrew Parley | November 23, 2023
Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones, and Scott Rollwagen were featured in Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2022-23 for their success in the case Annapolis Group Inc v Halifax Regional Municipality, which represents an important decision that clarified the test for constructive taking. Rebecca Jones was further interviewed.
Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones & Scott Rollwagen | November 23, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm is once again recognized as a “litigation powerhouse” according to Legal 500 Canada.
November 17, 2023
Monique Jilesen, our Managing Partner, was honored as "Canada's top litigator" at Toronto Life's annual celebration of the city’s Top 50 Most Influential. Monique is recognized alongside leaders in politics, tech, media, sports, culture, and real estate.
Monique Jilesen | November 17, 2023
Toronto Life recognizes our Managing Partner as “Canada’s top litigator” in their prestigious Top 50 Most Influential of 2023 list, an exclusive ranking of the people who represent Toronto on a world stage and whose bravery, smarts and influence are changing the world.
Monique Jilesen | November 16, 2023
Interviewed by Law Times, Tom Curry shared his expert insights on the dispute in 2177546 Ontario Inc v 2177545 Ontario Inc. Tom acted for the appellant in the appeal. In his interview, Tom explains that while the justice system is used to dealing with the inadvertent disclosure of information in a civil action, a different set of problems arise in the context of an application because there is not the same disclosure of information regime.
Tom Curry | November 6, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm adds another exceptional lawyer to its talent pool.
Devon R. Kapoor | November 3, 2023
Interviewed by Law Times, Eli Lederman shared his expert insights on the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Obolus Ltd v International Seniors Community Care Inc. The important contract law decision involves an awkwardly written contract with a missing “to”, which the court chose to defer to the lower court instead of addressing an error in fact-finding.
Eli S. Lederman | November 3, 2023
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Madison Robins is featured on an episode of Friends Who Argue, a podcast for the litigation bar brought to you by The Advocates’ Society and hosted by its Mid-Career Advocates' Standing Committee. Madison shares her experiences and insights into the what, when and how of dealing with crypto assets in litigation.
Madison Robins | October 30, 2023
Sahar Talebi is featured in Precedent Magazine's recap on The 12th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala. Sahar Talebi, YWL's Director of Sponsorship, led a fireside chat with former CTV National News anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
Sahar Talebi | October 25, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to once again provide an inclusive space to “relax and recharge” for all students participating in the Toronto 2024 Summer Student recruit, even those not interviewing at our firm. This is not part of our recruitment process and students will not encounter lawyers in the Lounge.
October 24, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool, knowledge, and experience with the addition of Lawyer License Processing Candidate, Doug Chalke.
Doug Chalke | October 12, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool, knowledge, and experience with the addition of a new associate.
Amy Goudge | October 11, 2023
Christina Shiels-Singh was featured in Women in eDiscovery's member spotlight. Christina shares her favourite thing about working in eDiscovery and advice for young professionals looking to join the field.
Christina Shiels-Singh | October 5, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized by world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.
September 28, 2023
Following an extensive qualitative research process that included peer and client feedback, Lenczner Slaght is proud to be ranked for its patent litigation expertise in the latest edition of LMG Life Sciences.
Sana Halwani & Jordana Sanft | September 21, 2023
Interviewed by Canadian Affairs, Paul-Erik Veel further comments on the supposed increased level of disagreement among the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada using empirical insights from our SCC Database, available on supremecourtdatabase.com.
Paul-Erik Veel | September 19, 2023
In this article, CBC mentions Jordana Sanft and her recent interview, where she shared her expert insights on IP law in the world of generative AI.
Jordana Sanft | September 14, 2023
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Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to add to its collective experience and knowledge with the addition of nine exceptional associates.
September 11, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm is delighted to welcome Lauren Sigal as our Director of Legal Talent.
Lauren Sigal | September 5, 2023
Canadian Lawyer Magazine interviewed Brendan F. Morrison and Kate Costin on their recent trial success, which involved one of the world’s largest lithium mining projects and has reinforced the principles of contract formation in the modern world.
Brendan F. Morrison & Kate Costin | September 1, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed by Canadian Justice on the session titled AI And The Legal Sector. Paul-Erik discussed some of the misunderstandings surrounding the function of AI, and how it can and will change the landscape of the law profession.
Paul-Erik Veel | August 28, 2023
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.
August 24, 2023
Interviewed by Law360 Canada, Brendan F. Morrison and Kate Costin comment on their trial success for Lithium Royalty Corporation, which has significant commercial implications for securities markets and the growing North American lithium industry.
Brendan F. Morrison & Kate Costin | August 23, 2023
In a significant trial decision released yesterday in Lithium Royalty Corporation v Orion Resource Partners, our expert litigators were successful in...
Brendan F. Morrison & Kate Costin | August 16, 2023
Interviewed by Law Times, Eli S. Lederman shared his expert insights on the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Bhatnagar v Cresco Labs Inc.
Eli S. Lederman | July 10, 2023
The King’s Counsel designation is given to lawyers who have demonstrated a commitment to the pursuit of legal excellence in service to the Crown, the public and their communities.
Peter Griffin | July 4, 2023
Managing Intellectual Property’s 2023 IP STARS handbook, a leading guide to the world’s foremost IP firms and practitioners, continues to recognize Sana Halwani and Jordana Sanft.
Sana Halwani & Jordana Sanft | June 30, 2023
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We are pleased to announce that Christopher Yung, Paul-Erik Veel, Andrew Parley, Anne Posno, Lidiya Yermakova, and Brendan Morrison will be serving prominent executive and committee positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice.
June 29, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized year-over-year for its exceptional Intellectual Property expertise.
June 26, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed for Canadian Lawyer's article on "The AI Revolution: No Coding Necessary for Lawyers."
Paul-Erik Veel | June 2, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent with the addition of nine exceptional summer students.
May 15, 2023
Jordana Sanft shared her expertise on CBC's Day 6 segment on generative AI, in particular AI-generated vocals of popular artists, in the context of copyright law.
Jordana Sanft | May 13, 2023
Following extensive research and assessment by industry leaders across Canada, this year’s Canadian Law Awards honoured Lenczner Slaght in two categories.
Monique Jilesen | May 12, 2023
Will knows the way to a better future for the legal profession.
William C. McDowell | May 1, 2023
Will McDowell was proud to be re-elected as LSO Bencher, alongside 39 other Bencher Good Governance Coalition candidates! The Globe & Mail spoke to Will about this landslide victory in their feature on the Bencher Election results.
William C. McDowell | May 1, 2023
In partnership with Pro Bono Ontario, Canadian Lawyer has published its inaugural special report on Canada’s 5-Star Pro Bono Firms, which recognizes law firms that provide invaluable access to justice nationwide through their pro bono work. We are proud to be recognized.
April 26, 2023
William C. McDowell and Derek Knoke were mentioned in a Toronto Star article, which looks into a defamation lawsuit concerning a dance group and their former leader and employer.
William C. McDowell & Derek Knoke | April 12, 2023
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Paul-Erik Veel, named a Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer of 2022, spoke to Canadian Lawyer about his practice, his passion for data, and how he combined both to launch Lenczner Slaght Data-Driven Decisions, a program that helps us provide more effective advice and advocacy to our clients.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 11, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to grow its expert Intellectual Property Group with the addition of another exceptional lawyer, Corey McClary.
Corey McClary | April 3, 2023
Jordana Sanft was featured in the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada's 2023 International Women's Day spotlight series! Jordana shares how we can all #EmbraceEquity, her advice for aspiring women in IP, and what she believes will be the biggest challenge for the next generation of women leaders in IP.
Jordana Sanft | March 8, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm is pleased to announce that Martin Brandsma has joined its Intellectual Property Group as Counsel.
Martin Brandsma | March 6, 2023
Following comprehensive peer review surveys and interviews with senior members in the legal profession, the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 31 of the firm’s expert litigators for their experience, knowledge, and precision, with 108 rankings spanning 17 practice areas.
March 1, 2023
Will knows the way to a better future for the legal profession.
William C. McDowell | February 27, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized for its dispute resolution expertise by world-renowned directory, Chambers Global, alongside notable full-service, national, and international firms.
February 16, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome two of our exceptional lawyers, Colin Johnston and Sarah Millar, to the partnership. Both are committed to the same excellence in advocacy that has made us Canada’s leading litigation firm.
Colin Johnston & Sarah Millar | January 23, 2023
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to strengthen its partnership with the addition of Aoife Quinn and Margaret Robbins.
Aoife Quinn & Margaret Robbins | January 16, 2023
The 2023 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada continues to recognize Lenczner Slaght as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation.
January 11, 2023
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Paul-Erik Veel and Drew Black, successfully represented the Law Foundation of Ontario in a recent Court of Appeal decision which confirms a broad interpretation as to what kinds of class actions count as public interest cases. The Lawyer's Daily wrote a feature on the decision.
Paul-Erik Veel & Drew Black | December 23, 2022
Barbara Brown and our 2021/2022 articling student, Jennah Khaled, have both secured court clerkships at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning in August 2023. Read their interview with their alma mater, Osgoode Hall Law School.
Barbara Brown & Jennah Khaled | December 5, 2022
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that ReferToHer™ will once again be the exclusive matching donor for LEAF’s annual Giving Tuesday fundraiser.
November 28, 2022
Brian Kolenda was recognized as a 2022 Lexpert Rising Star at last night’s award ceremony at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.
Brian Kolenda | November 23, 2022
Following an in-depth peer review process, the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers guide recognizes 15 Lenczner Slaght lawyers for their extensive courtroom experience and subject-matter expertise. We know courts, and courts know and trust us. That is why clients turn to us to solve their most complex legal problems.
November 23, 2022
In Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2021/2022, Lenczner Slaght is featured for its involvement in Li v Barber and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v Entertainment Software Association. Monique Jilesen was further interviewed on our involvement in Li v Barber, where our team successfully obtained a precedent-setting Mareva order.
November 23, 2022
In the latest Lexpert Special Edition on Litigation, Paul-Erik Veel shared his expert insights on class actions certification.
Paul-Erik Veel | November 23, 2022
In the latest Lexpert Special Edition on Litigation, Larry Thacker considers the increasing willingness to use arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to settle commercial disputes.
Lawrence E. Thacker | November 23, 2022
In this Lexpert article, Lawrence E. Thacker shares his expert insights on alternative dispute resolution.
Lawrence E. Thacker | November 23, 2022
Monique Jilesen was interviewed by Law.com International about her plans for the firm following her appointment to Managing Partner in 2023.
Monique Jilesen | November 21, 2022
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Lenczner Slaght’s Managing Partner, Tom Curry, is the 2022 Defence Counsel Honouree of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s Celebration of the Personal Injury Bar. The event will be held on November 18, 2022 at the InterContinental Toronto Centre.
Tom Curry | November 18, 2022
Canada’s leading litigation firm is delighted to welcome Isabelle Naraine as its Director of Human Resources.
Isabelle Naraine | November 16, 2022
Canada’s leading litigation firm is once again ranked in Tier 1 for Dispute Resolution by Legal 500 Canada.
November 10, 2022
Monique Jilesen will bring her extensive and formidable experience to the Law Foundation of Ontario's Class Proceedings Committee.
Monique Jilesen | October 27, 2022
In Annapolis Group Inc. v Halifax Regional Municipality, our expert litigators were successful at the Supreme Court of Canada in reversing a decision of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal granting summary judgment against Annapolis Group Inc. (“Annapolis”). The Supreme Court of Canada concluded that Annapolis’ claim for de facto expropriation (or, “constructive taking”, the term preferred by the majority of the Supreme Court) could proceed to trial. Peter Griffin, Scott Rollwagen, Rebecca Jones and Amy Sherrard were counsel to Annapolis Group, the successful appellant.
October 25, 2022
The Lawyer's Daily discussed the SCC's decision in Annapolis Group Inc. v Halifax Regional Municipality. As counsel to the successful appellant, Peter Griffin, Scott Rollwagen, Rebecca Jones, and Amy Sherrard are mentioned in the article.
October 25, 2022
Continuing the tradition of being led by one of Canada’s leading trial lawyers, Lenczner Slaght is thrilled to confirm the appointment of our new Managing Partner, Monique Jilesen, effective January 1, 2023.