Bennett Jones, Blakes, Fasken, Gowling WLG, NRF, Torys act in two commercial cases
Lawyers from Bennett Jones, Diamond and Diamond, Dickinson Wright, Fasken, Himelfarb Proszanski, Kushneryk Morgan, Lenczner Slaght, Ross Nasseri, Stikeman Elliott, and Teplitsky made appearances in multimillion-dollar cases in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Commercial List this 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. Dickinson Wright LLP partner David Preger represented applicant Romspen Investment Corporation.
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. Lawrence Thacker, a Lenczner Slaght partner who handles mergers and acquisitions, represented respondent Niceforo Enterprises Inc. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP partner Stuart Brotman advised respondent First Commercial Bank.
The next most notable commercial suit was the $120-million case Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al. Bennett Jones LLP associate Shaan Tolani represented plaintiff Nobul Technologies Inc.
Susan Kushneryk, a Kushneryk Morgan LLP partner who prosecutes securities fraud, acted for A. Jacobs and three other defendants. The six other defendants appeared to be unrepresented. Justin Nasseri, a Ross Nasseri LLP partner who works on commercial and professional liability matters, represented R. McGee and two other defendants to the counterclaim.
A third notable commercial suit was the $20-million case Magnotta Winery Corporation et al v KPMG LLP. David Altshuller, a Teplitsky LLP partner and corporate/commercial litigator, advised Magnotta Winery Corporation and 10 other plaintiffs. Stikeman Elliott LLP partner Patrick O'Kelly acted for defendant KPMG LLP.
James Zibarras, partner, represented defendant Canada Investment Corporation in 2384419 Ontario Inc et al v 1 Plus 12 Corporation et al. He also advised R. Bokhari as an applicant in Bokhari v FSD Pharma Inc. and as a respondent in FSD Pharma Inc. v Bokhari. He has worked on cases involving contractual breach, oppression remedy, and sale of goods.
Rachel Moses, partner, acted for Royal Bank of Canada as a plaintiff in the cases of Royal Bank of Canada v Vellend-Tech Inc. et al and Royal Bank of Canada v 2379804 Ontario Inc. et al. She focuses on banking and commercial litigation.
A. Irvin Schein, partner, represented Validus Power Corp. and six other respondents in Macquarie Equipment Finance Limited v Validus Power Corp. et al. He is chairman of the firm's litigation group, a member of its executive committee, and an experienced mediator and arbitrator.
Lauren Tomasich, partner, advised applicant Kii Naturals Inc. in Kii Naturals Inc. v Poppy Industries Canada Inc.; acted for respondent PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Cunix et al v Sol Global Investments Corp. et al; and represented Syneos Health, LLC and one other applicant in Syneos Health, LLC et al v FSD Pharma Inc. She focuses on commercial arbitration, corporate and securities litigation, and white-collar defence.
Tolani, who worked on the Nobul Technologies case, carries on a general litigation practice focusing on corporate and commercial disputes, securities litigation, and financial crime.
Aiden Nelms, associate, advised 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.
R. Seumas Woods, partner, acted for FSD Pharma Inc. as an applicant in FSD Pharma Inc. v Bokhari and as a respondent in Bokhari v FSD Pharma Inc. He co-chairs the firm’s international dispute resolution group.
Preger, who worked on the Romspen Investment case, also represented plaintiff 1348441 Ontario Inc. O/A Solutions Your Organized Living Store in 1348441 Ontario Inc. O/A Solutions Your Organized Living Store v Al-Agha et al. He practises bankruptcy and insolvency law.
Brotman, who worked on the Romspen Investment case, leads the firm’s global insolvency and restructuring group.
Peter Mantas, partner, advised 10086207 Canada Ltd and six other defendants in Music Choice (A Pennsylvania General Partnership) et al v 10086207 Canada Ltd et al. He leads the firm’s procurement group and Ottawa litigation team and co-leads its white collar defence and investigations group.
E. Patrick Shea, partner, acted for applicant A. Badr in Badr v 2305136 Ontario Inc. et al. He handles bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate restructuring matters.
Steven Sofer, partner, represented respondent Sol Global Investments Corp. in the Cunix case. He has been involved in securities matters and class actions for over two decades.
Jennifer Stam, partner, advised respondents Stateview Homes (Minu Towns) Inc., Stateview Homes (Nao Towns) Inc., Stateview Homes (on the Mark) Inc., and Stateview Homes (High Crown Estates) Inc. in the Kingsett Mortgage case. She is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer.
Erika Anschuetz, associate, acted for plaintiff Aimia Inc. in Aimia Inc. v Mittleman. She focuses on contractual disputes, product liability, and consumer product safety.
O'Kelly, who worked on the Magnotta Winery case, handles matters involving professional negligence, product liability, and securities.
Daniel Murdoch, partner, represented Music Choice (A Pennsylvania General Partnership) and two other plaintiffs in the Music Choice case. He chairs the firm’s claims and risk management committee.
Stacey Reisman, senior associate, advised applicant Mithaq Capital SPC in Mithaq Capital SPC v Aimia Inc. She has experience in commercial litigation, securities law, and administrative law.
Mike Noel, associate, acted for applicant Macquarie Equipment Finance Limited in the Macquarie Equipment case. He focuses on corporate insolvency and restructuring law.
