Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Conflict happens — with large organizations, small private companies and in the lives of individuals. The role of Aird & Berlis is to secure a just, cost-effective and timely result for you or your organization, whether the complaint has been made by or against you.
Acting in all forms of dispute resolution — civil lawsuits, quasi-criminal proceedings, administrative proceedings, appeals, mediation, private arbitrations or other alternate dispute resolution — our litigators have a wealth of experience in efficiently and effectively representing clients involved in disputes of all types. We also offer the services of experienced mediators and arbitrators.
We offer our clients experience advocating over a broad range of areas, including:
- Class Actions
- Competition
- Construction
- Corporate, Commercial & Securities Litigation
- Electricity, Natural Gas & Renewable Energy
- Employment & Labour
- Environmental
- Estates & Trusts Litigation
- Financial Services
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Intellectual Property
- Media
- Municipal & Land Use Planning
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Product Liability
- Privacy & Data Security
- Professional Liability
- Quasi-criminal Offences
- Real Estate & Commercial Leasing Litigation
- Tax Controversy/Tax Litigation
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Our lawyers have appeared at all levels of provincial and federal court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. As well, many of our clients operate in regulated industries and require specialized representation before federal and provincial tribunals or bodies including the Ontario Energy Board, the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal), Investment Canada, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, the Competition Tribunal, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, the Labour Relations Board, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the Copyright Board and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Our client-centric approach means we keep our focus on pragmatic, cost-effective solutions for our clients.
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Representative Matters
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Court Grants Summary Judgment to Lender in Family Loan Dispute
On December 10, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted a summary judgment in favour of a mother, determining that she loaned funds to her daughter and her daughters’ husband, contrary to ... -
Aird & Berlis Concludes Mandate as Representative Counsel in Lion’s Share Proceedings
Aird & Berlis represented the noteholders with a team led by Kyle Plunkett (Financial Services) and Mark van Zandvoort (Litigation & Dispute Resolution) and including Shaun Parsons and Cristian Delfin... -
Court Denies Motion to Strike Ontario Bankruptcy Application in Cross-Border Case Involving Delaware Corporation
On October 21, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion by Winning Brands Corporation, a Delaware-based company, to strike or halt a bankruptcy application filed by creditor Char... -
Revue Film Society Settles Lease Dispute, Signs New Five-Year Agreement
Toronto's Revue Film Society has resolved its lease dispute by securing a new five-year agreement. -
Aird & Berlis Successfully Defends Against All Claims in Consolidated Adjudication
Aird & Berlis represented a municipality in having consolidated construction adjudication claims, for additional costs arising from an alleged delay in awarding the contract and soil sampling and test... -
Historic Revue Cinema Secures Temporary Injunction to Prevent Eviction
On June 28, 2024, Revue Film Society obtained an interim injunction order to temporarily prevent the landlord from evicting or otherwise interfering with the operation of the historic Revue Cinema in ... -
Aird & Berlis Secures Complete Dismissal of $2.1-Million COVID-19 Cost Claim for Municipality
Aird & Berlis was recently successful in defending a $2.1-million claim brought against an Ontario municipality for increased material and labour costs arising in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.... -
Aird & Berlis Successfully Defends Against All Claims Pursued in Construction Adjudication Process
In March 2024, Aird & Berlis successfully represented a municipality and had two claims, which were brought before an Adjudicator in accordance with the Construction Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. C.30, by a c... -
Aird & Berlis Secures Victory With Certificate of Pending Litigation Order
In February 2024, Aird & Berlis obtained an order to register a Certificate of Pending Litigation against approximately 23 acres of lands in London, Ontario. -
Aird & Berlis Successfully Obtains Certificate of Pending Litigation and Restraining Order Injunction in Residential Dispute
Earlier this year, the Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Paladino Excavating Inc., et al. v. Paladino et al., 2023 ONSC 4397 regarding a residential tenant dispute between a father an...
Recent Developments
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Legal 500 Canada 2025
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized by The Legal 500 Canada as a leading firm across 13 different practice areas. -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms in Canada
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the inaugural edition of the Best Law Firms in Canada with 61 rankings across 41 practice areas. The firm received 18 national rankings and 43 regional ranki... -
A&B In the News
Pavle Levkovic, Kristen Shorer Examine Surety Priority in Construction Adjudications
This article discusses the Ontario Superior Court ruling in Westport Insurance v. BDA Inc., which affirmed the surety's right to a security interest in construction adjudication funds but refrained fr... -
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q3 2024
Q3 2024 saw the release of several significant class action decisions, including appellate rulings, that we consider especially relevant to our clients. -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch
We are pleased to welcome John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch as new partners of the firm. -
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112 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 112 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. We are also pleased to share that an addit... -
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After Construction Adjudication: Achieving Prompt Payment in High Tech Power Inc. v. BDA Inc.
This article addresses an Ontario court ruling that prompt payment under construction adjudication requires the claimant's actual receipt of funds, not just placing them in a lawyer's trust account. -
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Brian Chung and Mark van Zandvoort Included in Benchmark Canada's 2024 40 & Under List
We are pleased to announce that Brian Chung and Mark van Zandvoort have been included in Benchmark Canada's 2024 40 & Under List, which recognizes Canada's most notable up-and-coming litigation lawyer... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Ryan Evans
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Evans has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Intellectual Property and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. -
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Six Class Action Rulings That Shaped Q2 2024
This article summarizes key class action decisions from the second quarter of 2024, including rulings on cryptocurrency cases, residency rules for plaintiffs, and certification issues in Ontario and B... -
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It’s All Peakhill From Here: Appellate Confirmation of Courts’ Jurisdiction to Grant Reverse Vesting Orders in Receivership Proceedings
Peakhill marks the first opportunity for an appellate court to consider whether a court in a BIA receivership proceeding has the jurisdiction to grant an RVO solely for the purpose of achieving a tax ... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Pavle Levkovic
We are pleased to announce that Pavle Levkovic has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Litigation and Construction Groups. -
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Creditors Rejoice: Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Summary Judgment Is ‘Tailor-Made’ to Enforce Liquidated Claims
The Court of Appeal’s decision provides much-welcomed support in the jurisprudence for timely access to justice when creditors seek to enforce liquidated claims. -
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Six Partners Recognized in 2024 Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the 2024 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada guide as a leading firm in Dispute Resolution. -
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Recent Changes to Proceedings Before the Capital Markets Tribunal
On March 19, 2024, the Capital Markets Tribunal introduced substantial amendments to its Rules of Procedure. This bulletin summarizes the key amendments. -
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 saw the release of a number of important class action decisions, summarized in this article.