Bennett Jones, Cassels, McCarthy Tétrault appear in five commercial list suits this past week
Bennett Jones LLP, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, and Stikeman Elliott LLP 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 $333,309,379.73 case Romspen Investment Corporation v Woodbine Mall Holdings Inc. et al. David Preger, partner at Dickinson Wright LLP, represented applicant Romspen Investment Corporation. He focuses on real estate law and automotive workouts.
Oleg Roslak, a civil and commercial lawyer at Himelfarb Proszanski LLP, advised Woodbine Mall Holdings Inc. and five other respondents. Darryl Singer, head of the commercial and civil litigation group of Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, acted for respondent Y. Boltyansky.
Stuart Brotman, partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, represented for respondent First Commercial Bank. He leads the firm’s insolvency and restructuring group. Lawrence Thacker, partner at Lenczner Slaght, advised respondent Niceforo Enterprises Inc. He handles mergers and acquisitions.
Bennett Jones LLP appeared in five cases
Joseph Blinick, partner, acted for respondent Drone Delivery Canada Corp. in Volatus Aerospace Corp. v Drone Delivery Canada Corp. He focuses on corporate commercial disputes, securities litigation, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
Robert Staley, partner, represented plaintiff York Region Vacant Land Condominium Corporation No. 1010 in York Region Vacant Land Condominium Corporation No. 1010 v Marcello et al. He focuses on complex commercial and securities litigation, securities regulation, and shareholder activism.
Richard Swan, partner, advised respondent Bennett Jones in Hazelton Development Corporation v Bennett Jones LLP et al. He co-heads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution department and commercial litigation practice group.
Jamie Ernst, associate, acted for BZAM Ltd. and eight other applicants in BZAM Ltd. et al v Pure Sunfarms Corp. et al. Ernst has a general insolvency and restructuring practice.
Dylan Yegendorf, associate, represented applicant Osisko Mining Inc. in Osisko Mining Inc. Yegendorf has a general commercial litigation practice.
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP appeared in five cases
Jane Dietrich, partner, advised applicant Constantine Enterprises Inc. in the cases of Constantine Enterprises Inc. v Mizrahi (128 Hazelton) Inc. et al and Constantine Enterprises Inc. v Sam M (180 Saw) LP Inc. et al. She focuses on international and domestic commercial restructurings, insolvency, and related litigation.
John Birch, partner, acted for the Pre-sale Purchasers (Highlight of Mississauga Project) as respondents in the Hazelton Development case. He belongs to the firm’s restructuring and insolvency group.
Stephanie Voudouris, partner, represented applicant RIV Capital Inc. in RIV Capital Inc. Her commercial litigation practice focuses on securities litigation.
Hardeep Dhaliwal, associate, advised applicant Sandstorm Gold Ltd. in Sandstorm Gold Ltd. v Green Technology Metals Ltd. et al. She maintains a broad civil and commercial litigation practice.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP appeared in four cases
Kosta Kalogiros, partner, acted for Development Group (100 Saw) Inc. and one other respondent in 1180554 Ontario Limited v Development Group (100 Saw) Inc. et al. He works on complex corporate/commercial disputes.
Heather Meredith, partner, represented respondent 12771888 Canada Inc. in MBL Administrative Agent II LLC, v Trade X Group of Companies Inc., et al. She focuses on commercial insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy.
Lance Williams, partner, advised respondent KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH in Nevada Copper, Inc. et al v. KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH. He handles bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
Hannah Young, associate, acted for applicant OneMove Capital Limited in OneMove Capital Limited v Dye & Durham Limited. She maintains a general litigation practice.
Stikeman Elliott LLP appeared in three cases
Aaron Kreaden, partner, represented Specialty Life Insurance Inc. and one other plaintiff in Specialty Life Insurance Inc. et al v Daumier Financial Services Inc. et al. His practice includes corporate-commercial litigation and class actions.
Elizabeth Pillon, partner, advised respondent Knightsbridge Group of Canada in the Hazelton Development case. She heads the firm’s restructuring and insolvency group in Toronto.
Peter Howard, senior counsel, acted for applicant Hanfeng Evergreen Inc in Hanfeng Evergreen Inc v Harbin Pengcheng Fertilizer Co. Ltd. He works on commercial contracts and shareholder and/or joint venture litigation.
Cozen O'Connor Professional Corporation appeared in two cases
Steven Weisz, member, represented Mizrahi (128 Hazelton) Inc. and one other respondent in Constantine Enterprises Inc. v Mizrahi (128 Hazelton) Inc. et al and advised Sam M (180 Saw) LP Inc. and one other respondent in Constantine Enterprises Inc. v Sam M (180 Saw) LP Inc. et al. He concentrates on commercial litigation and insolvency law.
Dentons Canada LLP appeared in two cases
John Salmas, partner, acted for respondent Trade X Group of Companies Inc. in the MBL Administrative Agent case. He belongs to the firm’s restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy group.
Douglas Stewart, partner, represented respondent Freedom Mobile Inc. in 2356802 Ontario Corp. v 285 Spadina SPV Inc. et al. He co-leads the firm’s insurance sector.
Gowling WLG appeared in two cases
Todd Burke, partner, advised respondent Spire Global Subsidiary, Inc. in Northstar Earth & Space Inc. v Spire Global Subsidiary, Inc. His practice covers complex commercial litigation and insurance defence.
Asim Iqbal, partner, acted for applicant Hazelton Development Corporation in the Hazelton Development case. He belongs to the firm’s corporate restructuring, insolvency, and advisory group.
Morse Shannon LLP appeared in two cases
Jerome Morse, partner, represented respondent S. Mizrahi in the cases of Constantine Enterprises Inc. v Mizrahi (128 Hazelton) Inc. et al and Constantine Enterprises Inc. v Sam M (180 Saw) LP Inc. et al. His practice areas include corporate commercial, commercial insurance, and banking litigation.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP appeared in two cases
Mark Gelowitz, partner, advised respondent Development Group (100 Saw) Inc. in 1180554 Ontario Limited v Development Group (100 Saw) Inc. He has a business-focused civil and securities litigation practice.
Andrew Rintoul, associate, acted for Corus Entertainment Inc. and one other applicant in Corus Entertainment Inc. et al v Rogers Communications Inc. et al. His practice includes commercial and civil litigation.
Torys LLP appeared in two cases
Tony DeMarinis, partner, represented Nevada Copper, Inc. and five other applicants in the Nevada Copper case. He chairs the firm’s Canadian corporate restructuring and advisory practice group.
Arlen Sternberg, partner, advised respondent Rogers Communications Inc. in the 2356802 Ontario case. He focuses on business litigation and corporate commercial law.
