Litigation: General Commercial

Luisa Ritacca has developed an impressive reputation in Ontario for her administrative law disputes practice. She is well recognised for her work in tribunals and public inquiries. She sits in Toronto and serves as Stockwoods' managing partner.

"Luisa is an excellent lawyer and advocate."

Toronto-based Brian Gover is particularly noted for his representation of administrative and regulatory bodies. He gains further plaudits for his handling of competition-related disputes and is well known for his representation of individuals facing criminal charges.

"Brian is definitely a market leader. He continues to do excellent work in this area."

Paul Le Vay stands as one of the foremost securities litigators in Toronto. He maintains a strong reputation for his handling of securities class actions and regulatory proceedings including OSC investigations.

"Paul Le Vay does excellent work."

"Paul is super smart. He's a top-shelf, really good advocate. He is one of the top litigators in Ontario. He understands the securities regulators as well."

Andrea Gonsalves is frequently called upon by clients to advise on administrative and regulatory law matters, boasting an impressive track record in high-profile engagements for public sector clients. She is based in Stockwoods' Toronto office.

"Andrea is superb. She has argued a number of really important issues."

Brendan Van Niejenhuis in Toronto has experience in a broad range of cases before every level of court in Canada. He has acted as counsel on many different matters, including judicial reviews and appeals, First Nations litigation, municipal law and more. He not only represents private firms and individuals, but has also acted for senior public and elected officials, government agencies, police services, municipalities and industry regulators.

"Brendan is a very good lawyer."

Sam Robinson is based in Stockwoods' Toronto office and regularly represents shareholders, officers and directors of both public and private corporations in corporate governance and oppression disputes. He is experienced in acting and advising in disputes relating to the interpretation and enforcement of contractual rights.

"Sam is really good counsel. He has a reputation for being a practical commercial litigator. He has very good common-sense instincts and I'm very impressed."

"Sam is a very good lawyer."