Chaitons partners listed as representatives in six commercial list suits this past week
Lawyers at Chaitons, Clark Farb Fiksel, Aird & Berlis, Lenczner Slaght, Adair Goldblatt Bieber, Blaney McMurtry, Gowling WLG, and Miller Thomson are listed as representatives in multiple commercial list matters scheduled before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this past week.
A notable commercial suit was the $63-million case Specialty Life Insurance Inc. et al v Daumier Financial Services Inc. et al. Stikeman Elliott LLP partner Aaron Kreaden is a listed representative of Specialty Life Insurance Inc. and one other plaintiff. His practice includes corporate-commercial litigation, complex negligence, and directors’ and officers’ liability.
Kushneryk Morgan LLP partner Eric Morgan is a listed representative of defendant S. Osei. He has acted in corporate and commercial disputes. Daumier Financial Services Inc. and 25 other defendants appeared to be unrepresented.
Another notable commercial suit was the $50-million case Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH v Can Bie Limited et al. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP partner Chenyang Li is a listed representative of plaintiff Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH. His work covers commercial disputes, class actions, and product liability. Can Bie Limited and two other defendants appeared to be unrepresented.
Maya Poliak, partner, is a listed representative of B. Kay and other plaintiffs in the cases of Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc., in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00661424-00CL, and Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc. in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00661426-00CL.
Poliak is also a listed representative of B. Kay and other plaintiffs in the cases of Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc., in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00661429-00CL, and Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc. et al. She focuses on commercial litigation, insolvency, and restructuring.
Harvey Chaiton, partner, is a listed representative of applicant Canadian Western Bank in the cases of Canadian Western Bank v Canadian Motor Freight Ltd. et al and Canadian Western Bank v Digram Developments Brampton 4 Inc. et al. He handles receiverships, corporate restructurings, and insolvency litigation.
David Schatzker, partner, is a listed representative of defendant H. Christakis in Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc., in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00660400-00CL, and Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc., in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00661424-00CL.
Schatzker is also a listed representative of defendant H. Christakis in Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc. in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00661426-00CL, and Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc., in its personal capacity and in its capacity as trustee of a trust for the plaintiffs et al, CV-21-00661429-00CL.
Schatzker is also a listed representative of defendant H. Christakis in Kay et al v Direct Capital Investments Inc. et al. Schatzker practises in the areas of civil, commercial, and insolvency litigation.
Steven Graff, partner, is a listed representative of applicant Business Development Bank of Canada in Business Development Bank of Canada v 11728199 Canada Inc. and of applicant Royal Bank of Canada in Royal Bank of Canada v Tung Air Transport Ltd. et al. He is a corporate lawyer and litigator.
Sanjeev Mitra, partner, is a listed representative of The Bank of Nova Scotia as applicant in The Bank of Nova Scotia v 1086289 Ontario Inc. et al. He works in the area of insolvency and financial restructuring.
Matthew Lerner, partner, is a listed representative of defendant Second Closet Incorporated in Ang v Second Closet Incorporated et al. He deals with infrastructure and real estate disputes and insolvency matters.
Matthew Sammon, partner, is a listed representative of applicant Landsbridge Realty Corp. in Landsbridge Realty Corp. v Krieser. His areas of work include corporate and commercial litigation and professional liability.
Lawrence Thacker, partner, is a listed representative of B. Chan and two other defendants in Cerieco Canada Corp. v Mizrahi et al. He has experience in M&A, shareholder disputes, and class actions.
Jordan Goldblatt, partner, is a listed representative of G. Krieser as plaintiff in Krieser v Landsbridge Realty Corp. et al and as respondent in Landsbridge Realty Corp. v Krieser. His work covers corporate governance and commercial litigation engagements.
Chad Kopach, partner, is a listed representative of applicant Bonsai Growth Solutions Inc. in Bonsai Growth Solutions Inc. v Manow Piimaadiisiwiin Wichiwaywiin Aroland Agricultural Corp. et al. His practice areas include construction law and commercial litigation.
Alexandra Teodorescu, partner, is a listed representative of respondent TD Equipment Finance Canada in Bank of Montreal v World Wide Carriers Ltd. et al. She focuses on commercial litigation and insolvency.
Haddon Murray, partner, is a listed representative of applicant Amscan Canada Inc. in Amscan Canada Inc. He practises in the areas of commercial litigation and restructuring and insolvency law.
Kate Yurkovich, associate, is a listed representative of applicant Bank of Montreal in the Bank of Montreal case. She works on a broad range of commercial matters.
Kyla Mahar, partner, is a listed representative of Pluribus Technologies Corp. and 15 other applicants in Pluribus Technologies Corp. et al v His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Canada Revenue Agency. She focuses on corporate restructuring, insolvency, and distressed acquisitions.
David Ward, partner, is a listed representative of applicant Mobile Locker Solutions Inc. in Mobile Locker Solutions Inc. v Needzappy Canada Inc. He belongs to the firm’s restructuring and insolvency and commercial litigation groups.
