Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 43 members of the firm have been recognized as leading lawyers in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Asset-Based Lending
Jill Fraser
Aaron Collins
Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing
Jill Fraser
Banking & Financial Institutions
Sam Billard
Aaron Collins
Jill Fraser
Charities/Not-For-Profit Law
Rachel Blumenfeld
Class Actions
Steve Tenai
Commodity Tax/Customs
Neil Bass
Computer & IT Law
Donald Johnston
Construction Law
Bernie McGarva
Corporate Commercial Law
Aaron Baer
Corporate Mid-Market
Tom Fenton
Steven Kelman
Martin Kovnats
Corporate Tax
Jack Bernstein
Barbara Worndl
Employment Law (Employer)
Lorenzo Lisi
Energy (Electricity)
Fred Cass
Ron Clark
Scott Stoll
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Fred Cass
Estate & Tax Planning
Jack Bernstein
Rachel Blumenfeld
Donald Carr, QC
Ed Esposto
Andrea McEwan
Melanie Yach
Financial Restructuring
Ian Aversa
Sam Babe
Kyle Plunkett
Infrastructure Law
Douglas Younger
Insolvency Litigation
Ian Aversa
Sam Babe
Steven Graff
Kyle Plunkett
Intellectual Property
Trent Horne
Labour Relations (Management)
Lorenzo Lisi
Litigation - Corporate Commercial
Steve Tenai
Litigation - Corporate Tax
Neil Bass
Angelo Gentile
Litigation - Directors' & Officers' Liability
Steve Tenai
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Trent Horne
Litigation – Securities
Steve Tenai
Professional Liability
Bernie McGarva
Property Development
Eileen Costello
Patricia Foran
Kim Kovar
Leo F. Longo
John Mascarin
N. Jane Pepino, QC
Steven Zakem
Property Leasing
Faruk Gafic
Marco Gammone
Monty Warsh
Technology Transactions
Donald Johnston
Telecommunications
Stephen Zolf
Transportation (Road & Rail)
Joanne Coldwell
Joel Rose, QC
Sanj Sood
Workplace Human Rights (Employer)
Lorenzo Lisi
In addition, Aird & Berlis is recommended as a leading Toronto law firm in the following practice areas:
Banking & Financial Institutions
Computer & IT Law
Corporate Commercial Law
Corporate Tax
Energy (Electricity)
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring
Intellectual Property
Project Finance
Property Development
Property Leasing
Transportation (Road & Rail)
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As a corporate solicitor and litigator, Ian has the expertise required to guide his clients through all aspects of a restructuring file.
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Sam brings a level-headed approach to his restructuring and insolvency practice, providing calm and considered representation and advice.
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Neil is a highly acclaimed and widely respected tax lawyer.
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Jack is one of Canada’s preeminent tax lawyers. He is a prolific writer and speaker and is internationally recognized for excellent service and ...
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Drawing on his years of experience and pragmatic nature, Sam addresses clients’ financing and lending issues both in Canada and abroad.
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By asking the right questions and listening carefully, Rachel gets the information she needs to structure her clients’ affairs effectively. ...
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Joanne is skilled at negotiating and structuring business transactions for clients across a variety of sectors.
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Ron loves the challenge of operating a practice at the intersection of corporate/commercial, energy and municipal law.
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A self-described deal junkie, Aaron thrives on getting deals done, and will make sure your transaction gets across the finish line.
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Eileen advises clients on a broad range of development law matters.
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As an estate planning lawyer, Ed develops personal relationships with his clients and helps them to understand and manage their wealth.
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Tom’s experience affords him the ability to efficiently navigate a corporate finance transaction from concept to closing.
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With a calm demeanor and extensive experience in banking law, Jill remains poised in even the most testing circumstances.
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Faruk has significant experience in advising clients in commercial real estate matters.
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The retail leasing space in Canada is a relatively small community with only a handful of major players, particularly on the landlord side.
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Angelo is a natural problem solver and he applies this skill to resolve tax disputes on behalf of his clients.
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Steve’s practice has been built on his ability to think clearly in a crisis and communicate effectively with clients.
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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.
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Steve prides himself on building strong relationships and getting to know his clients and their organizations well.
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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...
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Leo's experience enables him to isolate issues quickly and arrive at a creative solution that advances his clients’ objectives.
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John is widely regarded as a leader in municipal, planning and local government law.
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Bernie is an experienced litigator, mediator and arbitrator with an excellent track-record of resolution.
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Jane’s experience of more than 40 years allows her to guide her clients through the unpredictability of municipal law and land use planning.
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Kyle divides his time between commercial restructuring matters and M&A and financing work, developing a broad practice built on providing practica...
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Joel’s strengths lie in building strategic relationships and leveraging connections with stakeholders across a range of industries.
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Sanj is a partner and member of the firm’s Litigation, Financial Services and Transportation Groups.
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Steve is a skilled advocate with more than 30 years of experience.
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A distinguished legal expert in commercial leasing, Monty is dedicated to fostering dynamic partnerships with his clients.
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Clients appreciate Barbara’s dedication to finding the most tax efficient structures for their business. She thrives on the complexities of tax ...
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With domestic and international experience, working both in-house and as an external advisor, Douglas has advised on infrastructure matters from all p...
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Melanie is a dedicated expert in estates and trusts law.
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Steven Zakem is widely recognized as an expert in municipal planning.
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Stephen guides clients through the rapidly evolving regulatory environment governing the telecommunications and media industry in Canada.
