D. Lex "Lex" Arbesman

Dennis Tobin knows what it takes to run a business and get deals done. His unique practice combines Corporate/Commercial law and Commercial and Retail Leasing. Clients can rely on Dennis to support every aspect of their leasing strategy. He works effectively with their leasing and business development teams. He has a long history of representing tenants and landlords and his leasing experience extends to all major retail centres in Canada. Many local and international retailers have chosen De...

Lily Harmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Labour and Employment Law. Lily, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Blom is an experienced insurance litigation lawyer with a practice that concentrates on insurance work in connection with both tort and accident benefit cases, including out-of-province and cross-border cases. Chris acts on behalf of claimants and insurers with respect to claims across Canada regarding all aspects of general insurance liability, including historical sexual abuse claims, class actions, motor vehicle accidents, fire loss, construction negligence, CGL claims, occupier&rsqu...

Mario D. Bellissimo is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and a founding associate of Bellissimo Law Group. Mr. Bellissimo is a Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law and Refugee Protection. His practice is focused primarily on litigation with an emphasis on immigration inadmissibility. Mr. Bellissimo has appeared before all levels of immigration tribunals and courts including the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Bellissimo acts on a pro bono basis as National Immigration Law ...

Valerie Kleinman is a Senior Associate at Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto who specializes in Citizenship and Immigration law. Valerie has significant experience working on Canadian citizenship and immigration law matters in applications including: study permits, visitor visas, LMIA-based work permits, LMIA-exempt work permits, family class applications, Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class applications through the Express Entry System, and Provincial Nominee Program applicati...

Talia Gordner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Talia, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Talia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For two decades, clients have relied on Chad Kopach to help them achieve practical and timely litigation solutions. Chad is Certified as a Specialist in Construction Law by the Law Society of Ontario, and is a Certified Adjudicator under Ontario’s Construction Act . Chad’s strategic thinking helps his clients navigate the pitfalls of construction dispute, and leverage the special lien, trust and prompt payment remedies available to the construction industry. His clients appreciate...

A partner of Chaitons LLP, Harvey practices in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency with particular emphasis on receiverships and corporate restructurings, including insolvency litigation. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada to argue cases on diverse issues arising in insolvency matters under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Personal Property Security Act. Harvey has extensive experien...

Michael Warfe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Michael, who practices law in Mississauga, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Biography Chuck Magerman is a member of Baker & McKenzie's North American Transactions Group focusing on complex cross-border and multijurisdictional M&A, finance transactions and other corporate commercial matters. He focuses on corporate law as well as M&A and finance transactions. Chuck has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada in 2024 and as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer - Independently rated lawyers. He has lectured on international business transactions a...