Chair of Torkin Manes' Health Professionals Group, and a member of its Advisory Committee. Acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of legal disputes including contracts, torts and employment law. Experienced in providing counsel to and litigating on behalf of not-for-profit and charitable corporations. Certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Health Law and as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. Represents physicians, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians and other regulated health professionals. Defends clients in hearings before the Discipline Committees of the various Colleges regulating health professionals in Ontario, and appears on appeal before all levels of court. Has acted for many medical staff associations and for physicians in numerous hospital privilege disputes. In addition to his recognition by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Neil has also been recognized by his peers internationally in Who's Who Legal (Healthcare) and across Canada in The Best Lawyers in Canada (Health Care, Professional Liability) and Benchmark Canada (Litigation Star).