LITIGATION

Ontario Court of Appeal refuses to stay receivership order obtained by securities regulator
Underlying matter involves investigation finding evidence of fraudulent diversion of investor funds
New framework to help Ontario securities regulator distribute disgorged sums to harmed investors
Rules coming into force this year address sanctions of Capital Markets Tribunal or Superior Court
BC Court of Appeal lets action proceed in Alberta as sought by ex-CEO facing lawsuit
Engineering firm fires president, accuses him of breaching fiduciary and contractual duties
How Jennifer Shayko drives Recipe Unlimited's legal and business strategy
Overseeing 20+ brands, Shayko blends law and strategy to manage franchise complexities globally
Small businesses lose a month each year to red tape: Canadian Federation of Independent Business
The time explicitly spent on red tape has risen sharply, increasing by 35 percent since 2020

LEADING LAWYERS IN LITIGATION

Robert Carvalho
Year called to bar: 1992
Vancouver, British Columbia
Jeremy Want
Year called to bar: 2000
Ottawa, Ontario
Greg J. Allen
Year called to bar: 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia
Allen / McMillan Litigation Counsel
Mark Biernacki
Year called to bar: 1999
Toronto, Ontario
Matthew P. Gottlieb
Year called to bar: 1991
Toronto, Ontario
Michael L. Byers
Year called to bar: 2012
Toronto, Ontario