Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Yosef is an indispensable partner for his clients, seamlessly blending positivity and creativity with his robust legal acumen in corporate/commercial ...

Sherri earns the trust of her clients by adeptly managing complex and time-sensitive corporate finance transactions and by providing relevant, busines...

As a corporate solicitor and litigator, Ian has the expertise required to guide his clients through all aspects of a restructuring file.

Paige has earned a reputation as an exceptional corporate/commercial legal advisor to both domestic and multinational entities.

Leonard is a pragmatic real estate practitioner who provides business-focused solutions to large real estate developers across Canada.

Neil is a highly acclaimed and widely respected tax lawyer.

Maggie is pragmatic in her approach to facilitating municipal and land use planning approvals. 

Jack is one of Canada’s preeminent tax lawyers. He is a prolific writer and speaker and is internationally recognized for excellent service and ...

Jennifer is Co-Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group and founder and Co-Chair of the Sports, Media & Entertainment Group.

By asking the right questions and listening carefully, Rachel gets the information she needs to structure her clients’ affairs effectively. ...

Ken is driven to help his clients resolve their problems, particularly the ones for which it seems there is no answer. 

Ron loves the challenge of operating a practice at the intersection of corporate/commercial, energy and municipal law.

Joanne is skilled at negotiating and structuring business transactions for clients across a variety of sectors.

Whether advising her clients on public and private financings, mergers and acquisitions or corporate commercial matters, Melanie takes a client-first ...

A self-described deal junkie, Aaron thrives on getting deals done, and will make sure your transaction gets across the finish line.

Eileen advises clients on a broad range of development law matters.

Holly focuses on providing her clients with practical solutions to a wide range of estate, trust and capacity issues, helping her clients navigate thr...

Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, Richard was an entrepreneur, operating various car leasing, automotive and light manufacturing businesses in the T...

As an estate planning lawyer, Ed develops personal relationships with his clients and helps them to understand and manage their wealth.

Ryan brings a unique blend of strategic insight and analytical expertise to his role as an intellectual property advocate.

Tom’s experience affords him the ability to efficiently navigate a corporate finance transaction from concept to closing.

With a calm demeanor and extensive experience in banking law, Jill remains poised in even the most testing circumstances. 

Bob is an accomplished lawyer and Indigenous rights advocate with over three decades of dedicated experience in Aboriginal and environmental law.

Faruk has significant experience in advising clients in commercial real estate matters. 

The retail leasing space in Canada is a relatively small community with only a handful of major players, particularly on the landlord side.  

Kyle is a practical, results-oriented lawyer with more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience.

Angelo is a natural problem solver and he applies this skill to resolve tax disputes on behalf of his clients.

Michael brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate, estate, personal and international tax planning.

Jack provides clear, actionable guidance to her financial services clients, both lenders and borrowers.

Steve’s practice has been built on his ability to think clearly in a crisis and communicate effectively with clients.

Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives.

Tom works with his municipal and land development clients, guiding them through the ever-evolving provincial policy framework.

Patrick excels at narrowing issues through research and consensus and devising comprehensive solutions.

Don offers his clients more than legal advice – he enjoys getting to know them and uncovering their goals in order to offer the right advice.

Josh enjoys navigating complex and continually changing tax laws to effectively resolve income tax and GST/HST disputes.

Adria enjoys the fast-paced and challenging nature of securities law. 

Lorenzo’s clients look to him for guidance on navigating increasingly complex labour and employment law issues in a way that respects both the p...

Leo's experience enables him to isolate issues quickly and arrive at a creative solution that advances his clients’ objectives.

Tim Lowman is head of the firm's Intellectual Property Group. Clients and colleagues consistently recommend him for his ability to achieve results in ...

Jason is a seasoned negotiator and litigator who practises exclusively in the area of Aboriginal law.

John is widely regarded as a leader in municipal, planning and local government law. 

Bernie is an experienced litigator, mediator and arbitrator with an excellent track-record of resolution.

With extensive experience in a broad range of corporate finance and commercial matters, Jeffrey offers clients a practical and business-minded approac...

Edward draws on his technical expertise and strong business acumen to deliver strategic tax insight to domestic and international clients. 

Brendan is a passionate advocate with more than three decades of land use planning and expropriation law experience.  

As an experienced litigator and commercial lawyer, Dennis’ clients trust his judgement on pressing energy, environmental and transportation law ...

Jane’s experience of more than 40 years allows her to guide her clients through the unpredictability of municipal law and land use planning.

Marni works closely with her clients to provide them with practical, thoughtful advice regarding their estate plan.

Kyle divides his time between commercial restructuring matters and M&A and financing work, developing a broad practice built on providing practica...

Archie is a leading estates and trusts litigator and a member of the firm’s Tax Group and Estates & Trusts Group. 

Cliff is a tax litigator with 30 years of experience who is committed to helping his clients resolve their tax controversies as efficiently as possibl...

Joel’s strengths lie in building strategic relationships and leveraging connections with stakeholders across a range of industries. 

Kristi leverages her scientific knowledge, technical skills and extensive experience in environmental law to help clients understand and navigate comp...

Manjit draws on more than 23 years of experience advising on Canadian and cross-border tax matters to provide comprehensive tax advice to corporate cl...

Andrea’s superior oral and written advocacy skills, supported by her diligent preparation and strategic analysis, translate into client success.

Chris is a skilled advocate with extensive experience advising on domestic and international tax controversy and litigation matters.

Scott is a highly skilled negotiator and litigator who works at the confluence of Aboriginal, environmental, energy and natural resource law.

Sanj is a partner and member of the firm’s Litigation, Financial Services and Transportation Groups. 

A confident communicator, Miranda is a strong advocate who thrives in the courtroom and in negotiations with opposing counsel. 

David is dedicated to understanding his clients’ businesses and creates and implements solutions to advance their objectives.

A creative thinker and natural problem solver, Louise continuously looks for new ways to approach and resolve her clients’ tax issues.

Steve is a skilled advocate with more than 30 years of experience.

A distinguished legal expert in commercial leasing, Monty is dedicated to fostering dynamic partnerships with his clients.

Alexandria Winterburn is a trusted advocate who specializes in Indigenous rights and Aboriginal law.

Clients appreciate Barbara’s dedication to finding the most tax efficient structures for their business. She thrives on the complexities of tax ...

Melanie is a dedicated expert in estates and trusts law.

With domestic and international experience, working both in-house and as an external advisor, Douglas has advised on infrastructure matters from all p...

Steven Zakem is widely recognized as an expert in municipal planning. 

Stephen guides clients through the rapidly evolving regulatory environment governing the telecommunications and media industry in Canada.