BLG, Book Erskine, Hammond Flesias act in $3.5-million commercial case

Fogler, Rubinoff; Osler; Rory McGovern; Bennett Jones; and Keenberg & Co made appearances in three or more commercial list matters before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this past week.

The week’s most notable commercial suit was the $3.5-million case Vivendi Ticketing U.S. LLC v Up in Code Inc. et al. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP partner Ira Nishisato represented plaintiff Vivendi Ticketing U.S. LLC. He focuses on complex commercial litigation, commercial fraud, and cybersecurity and information technology litigation.

Book Erskine LLP founding partner Hilary Book advised Renascence Club Corporation and two other defendants. Her practice includes contractual disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and commercial real estate litigation.

Hammond Flesias partner Alex Flesias acted for ICC Global Property Development Inc. and six other defendants. His commercial litigation practice covers construction law and real estate matters. Up in Code Inc. and four other defendants appeared to be unrepresented.

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP appeared in four cases

Milton Davis, partner, represented The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings as the applicant in The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings v Bank of Nova Scotia et al and advised M. Slattery and three other defendants in Orr v Slattery et al. He handles banking and real estate litigation, corporate disputes, and mortgage remedies.

In 7539088 Canada Inc. et al v Slattery et al, Milton Davis acted for M. Slattery and two other defendants. Associate Natalia Sidlar represented defendant Skylark Holdings Ltd. Sidlar belongs to the firm’s commercial litigation practice group.

Catherine Francis, partner, advised applicant Neelands Group Limited in Neelands Group Limited v Doe et al. She has extensive experience in commercial and insolvency litigation matters.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP appeared in four cases

Sonia Bjorkquist, partner and national chairman for disputes, acted for 1107051 Ontario Ltd. and one other plaintiff in 1107051 Ontario Ltd. et al v GG Kingspa Enterprises Limited Partnership et al. She is experienced in defending companies in class actions, commercial arbitration, and other complex litigation.

Craig Lockwood, partner, represented A. Ossip and one other defendant in Stronach v Stronach et al. He has extensive experience in class proceedings, securities regulation, and commercial banking litigation.

Lauren Tomasich, partner, advised 1998514 Ontario Inc. and 10 other respondents in 7032749 Canada Inc. v 1998514 Ontario Inc. et al. She focuses on commercial arbitration, corporate and securities disputes, and white-collar defence and enforcement proceedings.

Lauren Harper, associate, acted for The Bentway Conservancy as the plaintiff in The Bentway Conservancy v Ali et al. She focuses on corporate and securities litigation, class action defence, and commercial arbitration.

Rory McGovern PC appeared in four cases

Rory McGovern, lawyer, represented applicant S. Zaman in Zaman et al v Voreon Inc. et al, advised S. Zaman and one other plaintiff in Zaman et al v Katotakis et al, acted for applicant 2256900 Ontario Ltd. in 2256900 Ontario Ltd. v 2399862 Ontario Inc. et al, and represented 2256900 Ontario Ltd. and one other respondent in Voreon Inc. v 2256900 Ontario Ltd. et al. McGovern practises in the areas of civil litigation, business law, franchise law, and commercial leasing.

Bennett Jones LLP appeared in three cases

Nathan Shaheen, partner, advised 7539088 Canada Inc. and one other plaintiff in the 7539088 Canada case. He works on complex commercial litigation, financial crimes, and anti-money laundering.

Aiden Nelms, associate, acted for applicant Enlightened Funding Corporation in Enlightened Funding Corporation v Velocity Asset and Credit Corporation et al. He has a general restructuring and insolvency practice.

Andrew Sahai, associate, represented plaintiff M. Orr in the Orr case. Sahai has a general commercial litigation practice.

Keenberg & Co appeared in three cases

Megan Keenberg, founder, advised applicant Voreon Inc. in Voreon Inc. v 2256900 Ontario Ltd. et al and acted for Voreon Inc. and one other respondent in the cases of 2256900 Ontario Ltd. v 2399862 Ontario Inc. et al and Zaman et al v Voreon Inc. et al. Her practice includes civil and commercial litigation.