Bennett Jones, Kim Spencer McPhee work on $111-million commercial case

Lawyers from Dentons, Chaitons, Aird & Berlis, Bennett Jones, Torkin Manes, and Torys made appearances in three or more commercial list matters before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this week.

The week’s most notable commercial suit was the $111-million case Anson Advisors Inc. et al v Stafford et al. Bennett Jones LLP partner Robert Staley advised Anson Advisors Inc. and three other plaintiffs. Won J. Kim, a principal at Kim Spencer McPhee Barristers P.C. who works on class actions, acted for J. Stafford and one other defendant. A. Rudensky and six other defendants appeared to be unrepresented.

The next most notable commercial suit was the $10,030,913 case C & K Mortgage Services Inc. et al v Village Developments Inc. et al. David Preger, a partner focused on bankruptcy and insolvency at Dickinson Wright LLP, advised C & K Mortgage Services Inc. and 12 other applicants. Noah Aresta, an associate and civil litigator at Regency Law Group, acted for respondent GTA Solid Contracting Inc. Village Developments Inc. and three other respondents appeared to be unrepresented.

A third notable commercial suit was the $10-million case Snook v Royal Stone Interlocking Concrete Ltd. et al. Matthew Valitutti advised plaintiff M. Snook. Rob Moubarak, founding partner and commercial and construction litigator at Sutherland Law, acted for Royal Stone Interlocking Concrete Ltd. and 12 other defendants.

Dentons Canada LLP appeared in five cases this week.

Douglas Stewart, partner, represented respondent Freedom Mobile Inc. in 2356802 Ontario Corp. v 285 Spadina SPV Inc. et al and advised G. Galati and six other applicants in Galati et al v Galati Holdings Limited et al. He co-leads the firm’s insurance sector.

Fraser Mackinnon Blair, partner, acted for respondent Paidiem Payment Solutions Inc. in Robertson v Paidiem Payment Solutions Inc. He assists clients with corporate, commercial, tendering, contractual, and construction disputes.

Kenneth Kraft, partner, represented respondent Wizmet International Inc. in Gesco Industries Inc. et al v Wizmet International Inc. et al. He works on insolvency and finance matters, both secured and unsecured.

John Salmas, partner, advised respondent Highbreed Corp. in 2631001 Ontario Inc. v Highbreed Corp. He belongs to the firm’s groups for corporate law, restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy.

Chaitons LLP appeared in four cases this week.

Harvey Chaiton, partner, acted for Bank of Montreal as an applicant in Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent v Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. and as a plaintiff in Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent for a Syndicate of Lenders v Unity Health Toronto et al. He focuses on bankruptcy and insolvency.

Chris Staples, partner, represented Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and one other applicant in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce et al v Daley et al and advised Hands-On Capital Investments Inc. and two other plaintiffs in Hands-On Capital Investments Inc. et al v DMCC Holdings Inc. et al. He handles estate, banking, and mortgage litigation.

Aird & Berlis LLP appeared in three cases this week.

Sam Babe, partner, acted for respondent National Logistics Services (2006) Inc. in Nordstrom Canada Retail, Inc. et al v Yorkdale Shopping Centre Holdings Inc., by Its Manager OPGI Management GP Inc. As General Partner of the OPGI Management Limited Partnership et al. He focuses on restructuring and insolvency law.

Steven Graff, partner, represented applicant Fiera FP Real Estate Financing Fund, L.P. in Fiera FP Real Estate Financing Fund, L.P. v Chancery (Oshawa) The Bartlett Limited Partnership et al. He deals with distressed lending, acquisitions, and financing transactions.

Sanj Sood, partner, advised respondent QAB 18 Investments Ltd in the Gesco Industries case. He belongs to the firm’s litigation, financial services, and transportation groups.

Bennett Jones LLP appeared in three cases this week.

Robert Staley, who worked on the Anson Advisors case, has experience in commercial and securities litigation, securities regulation, shareholder activism, and class actions.

Joseph Blinick, partner, acted for applicant Reunion Neuroscience Inc. in a case of the same name. He focuses on corporate commercial disputes, securities litigation, class actions, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

Aiden Nelms, associate, represented applicants Kingsett Mortgage Corporation and Dorr Capital Corporation in Kingsett Mortgage Corporation and Dorr Capital Corporation v Stateview Homes (Minu Towns) Inc., Stateview Homes (Nao Towns) Inc., Stateview Homes (On the Mark) Inc., and Stateview Homes (High Crown Estates) Inc. et al. He has a restructuring and insolvency practice.

Torkin Manes LLP appeared in three cases this week.

Ryan Hauk, partner, advised defendant S. Seathi in Sheeraz v Seathi et al. He primarily practises commercial, construction, and employment litigation.

Jeffrey Simpson, partner, acted for Dundas Shorncliffe Limited Partnership and one other respondent in Centurion Mortgage Capital Corporation v Dundas Shorncliffe Limited Partnership et al. He focuses on insolvency and restructuring law.

Annie Tayyab, associate, represented plaintiff 2857184 Ontario Inc. in 2857184 Ontario Inc. v Cedar Infrastructure Products LP et al. Her practice covers all aspects of commercial litigation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Torys LLP appeared in three cases this week.

Scott Bomhof, partner, advised the Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and Its Affiliates and one other respondent in the Nordstrom Canada case. He assists clients with all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency.

Arlen Sternberg, partner, acted for respondent Rogers Communications Inc. in the 2356802 Ontario case. He is experienced in matters involving administrative law, corporate commercial law, and employment law.

Stacey Reisman, senior associate, represented applicant Mithaq Capital SPC in Mithaq Capital SPC v Aimia Inc. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, securities law, administrative law, and class actions.