Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation

Our firm represents businesses, professionals, and individuals in a broad range of disputes before Ontario courts and administrative tribunals. We provide strategic, results-driven advocacy, with focus on efficient dispute resolution and protecting our clients’ interests.

Commercial and Business Disputes

We advise and represent clients in complex business disputes, including:

1. Breach of contract claims
2. Shareholder and partnership disputes
3. Commercial lease disputes
4. Debt recovery and enforcement proceedings
5. Fraud and misrepresentation claims
6. Injunctive and other urgent remedies.

Employment and Workplace Litigation

We represent employers and employees in matters involving:

1. Wrongful dismissal claims
2. Employment contract disputes
3. Executive compensation and restrictive covenants
4. Human rights and workplace accommodation issues
5. Workplace investigations and employment related disputes
6. Confidentiality and non-competition matters.

Real Estate and Property Litigation

We assist clients in resolving disputes relating to:

1. Confidential and residential real estate transactions
2. Construction and development disputes
3. Property ownership and boundary disputes
4. Mortgage enforcement proceedings
5. Landlord and tenant disputes
6. Easements and title issues.

Estate and Fiduciary Litigation

We provide representation in disputes involving:

1. Will challenges and capacity disputes
2. Dependent support claims
3. Trustee and executor disputes
4. Powers of attorney and guardianship matters
5. Trust disputes and breach of fiduciary duty claims
6. Passing of accounts and estate administration disputes.

Dispute Resolution

Many legal disputes can be resolved efficiently without proceeding to trial. Our firm assists individuals, businesses, and organizations in resolving conflicts through practical and strategic dispute resolution methods. We focus on protecting your legal rights while working toward timely and cost effective outcomes whenever possible.

Arbitration

We represent clients throughout the arbitration process, providing legal advice, preparing submissions, and advocating their interests before arbitrators. Arbitration offers a confidential and binding alternative to traditional court proceedings for many commercial and civil disputes.

Mediation

Our lawyers guide clients through mediation by facilitating productive negotiations and helping parties reach mutually acceptable agreements. Mediation is often an effective way to preserve relationships while avoiding lengthy litigation.

Conciliation

We assist clients during conciliation by promoting constructive dialogue and practical solutions. Through professional legal guidance, we help parties resolve disputes in a cooperative manner while protecting their legal interests.