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Arman, Varoujan Blaney McMurtry LLP > (416) 596-2884 varman@blaney.com Varoujan Arman is a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation group and co-Chair of the firm's Fraud, Investigation, Recovery, and Enforcement (FIRE) group. In addition to his law degree, Varoujan also holds the designation CFI, as an Accredited Certified Forensic Investigator in fraud matters. Varoujan's clients rely on him to guide them through the complex world of commercial litigation. Known among his clients and colleagues as a prompt, dependable, and fearless advocate, Varoujan is equally persuasive in the boardroom as he is in the courtroom. Clients with matters ranging from shareholder disputes and oppression claims, debt collection, and enforcement of foreign judgments, to construction law, lease disputes, and regulatory matters benefit from Varoujan's practical and cost-effective approach to litigation. Varoujan assesses strengths and weaknesses early on to pinpoint the optimal strategy for any case. Varoujan appears regularly before the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto and various surrounding jurisdictions. Varoujan also appears frequently at the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal for Ontario. LAWYER TO WATCH Atkinson, Steven J. Harrison Pensa LLP > (519) 661-6763 satkinson@harrisonpensa.com Steven J. Atkinson is Co-Managing Partner at Harrison Pensa. He has a diverse litigation practice with over 25 years of experience. Steve's insurance clients do business across Canada insuring a range of exposures including home, auto, commercial general liability, course of construction/builders' risk, marine, officers' and directors' E&O, and professional negligence. He is oen called upon to provide coverage opinions. In addition to his work for the defence, a significant portion of Steve's practice involves pursuing recovery of monies paid out by insurers by way of subrogated claims in a wide variety of situations. Steve also trained as a mediator with the Harvard Negotiation Institute and is frequently called upon to act as a mediator. He is a member of the Middlesex Law Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association, the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario, and the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Baert, Kirk M. Koskie Minsky LLP > (416) 595-2092 kmbaert@kmlaw.ca Kirk is a partner at Koskie Minsky. His practice focuses on class actions. He has been recognized by Lexpert as a leading Canadian practitioner in Class Actions. He has appeared in courts across the country, including the Supreme Court of Canada, on matters dealing with class action litigation. Beddoes, Arden M. Beddoes Litigation > (604) 248-4744 arden@beddoeslitigation.com Arden Beddoes has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation matters related to contracts, fraud, commercial leases, real estate, shareholder disputes, defamation, and estates matters. He has appeared as lead counsel at all levels of court in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, and before various administrative tribunals. Arden's commercial litiga- tion practice is bolstered by his deep understanding of business and corporate finance, having worked as an investment banker before law school. He is trusted by a wide range of corporate and individual clients to handle difficult and sensitive legal matters. He has also acted for and against government entities, including in cases involving allegations of miscon- duct by government officials, and breaches of constitutional rights. Before founding Beddoes Litigation, Arden practised for eight years at leading litigation firms in Toronto and Vancouver. He clerked at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, where he worked extensively with judges on the Commercial List. Arden is highly regarded by clients and peers. He is recognized by Lexpert as a Leading Lawyer to Watch, and Benchmark Litigation Canada has recognized him as a Future Star and listed him in its 40 & Under Hot List. LAWYER TO WATCH Benchetrit, George Chaitons LLP > (416) 218-1141 george@chaitons.com A partner at Chaitons LLP, George brings over 25 years' experience in the areas of corporate restructurings, bankruptcy & insolvency, and commercial litigation. George represents and advises a broad range of stakeholders and court-appoint- ed officers in proceedings commenced under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, and Business Corporations Act. He also represents shareholders of private companies in commercial disputes, both in court proceedings and in alternative dispute processes. His commercial litigation practice extends to various areas and industries including fraud investigations, real estate-related disputes, shareholder remedies, and debtor-creditor enforcement. He regularly appears as counsel before the Commercial Court in Toronto and has represented clients in proceedings before the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a former Chair of the Insolvency Section of the Ontario Bar Association and has served as an executive member of the National Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring Section of the Canadian Bar Association. In 2017, George was invited to become a member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, an organization comprised of senior and experienced practitioners in the insolvency field in Canada. www.lexpert.ca 21 Lexpert-ranked leading litigation lawyers