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www.lexpert.ca 57 Elliot, Lawrence A. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (613) 237-5160 lelliot@blg.com BLG Ottawa's regional managing partner and a member of the National Management Committee, Larry is a civil litigator who practises in many areas of civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance/personal injury law, product recalls and regulatory matters, product liability, stockbroker negligence, access to information, commercial litigation, and administrative law. He has made appearances as counsel in all courts in the province of Ontario and the Federal Court of Canada. National leader of BLG's Insurance and Tort Law Group (2010–2020), as well as regional coordinator of BLG's Product Liability Professional Group and Securities Litigation Focus Group. Former member of BLG's Partnership Board and former leader of BLG's Ottawa Litigation Department (2005–2010). Recognized in the 2023 edition (and since 2010) of e Best Lawyers in Canada (Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation). Also recognized as the Insurance Litigator of the Year by the 2018 Benchmark Canada awards. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1996. Elman, David Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6031 delman@blg.com David Elman is a partner in BLG's Toronto office. David focuses on class actions and the defence of complex torts and commercial litigation. He specializes in cases alleging breach of consumer protection legislation, product liability, negligence, breach of contract and public authority liability. He regularly appears on motions and appeals before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal. David provides counsel on sensitive and high-profile issues to manage reputational risks and concerns. He also represents clients in mediation and arbitration. Recognized in e Best Lawyers in Canada (Product Liability Law). Awarded the Blake Cassels Graydon LLP prize in Business Organizations. Awarded the Catherine Helen McLean Prize in Labour Law. Osgoode Society Prize for Canadian Legal History. Education: LLB, University of Ottawa, 2006. Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Empke, W. Colin Blaney McMurtry LLP > (416) 593-2988 cempke@blaney.com Colin Empke's primary practice area relates to insurance coverage opinions, coverage litigation, and appellate litigation services in relation to liability policies of every description, including commercial general liability, automobile, homeowner, and D&O policies. Colin also acts as an arbitrator in insurance coverage disputes. His secondary practice area involves insurance-related defence work and subrogation claims, representing insured persons in all manner of personal injury and property damage cases. Colin appears regularly before the Ontario Courts and Court of Appeal. Colin has many reported cases on issues of interest to the insurance industry. Colin is widely published on insurance coverage issues and speaks regularly on insurance-related topics. He has authored papers for or presented lectures at the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Institute, Canadian Defence Lawyers, Defense Research Institute, Osgoode Hall Professional Development, University of Western Ontario, Ontario Risk and Insurance Managers Society, and the Insurance Institute of Ontario. LLB, University of New Brunswick; called to the Bar of Ontario, 1997. Epp, Matthew J. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9712 mepp@blg.com Matthew has practised in the areas of civil litigation and white-collar crime for more than 25 years. Clients regularly request his advice in complex commercial litigation including class actions, fraud, the corruption of foreign officials, and shareholder disputes. He acts as lead counsel for large corporations at all levels of court and in front of industry tribunals, including the Law Society of Alberta, Mutual Fund Dealers Association, Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Alberta Securities Commission, and Real Estate Council of Alberta. Matthew's legal experience involves significant arbitral proceedings, including those in the electricity and real estate development industries, as well as general corporate/commercial matters ranging from employment matters to contractual disputes. He has been recognized in Chambers Canada, as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Canada and is regularly included in e Best Lawyers in Canada. Called to the Alberta Bar in 1996. Evans, Mark Smart & Biggar > (416) 595-2777 mkevans@smartbiggar.ca Mark Evans, a Principal in Smart & Biggar's Toronto office, is widely recognized as one of Canada's leading trademark lawyers and a highly respected litigator. He has significant experience in all aspects of trademark law including trademark and trade-dress litigation, brand selection and clearance, trademark prosecution, oppositions and cancellations and licensing and merchandising. Mark has been successful in numerous high-profile, precedent-setting cases and has twice been selected as Trademark Litigator of the Year by Benchmark Canada. Most recently, he was named Canada's Outstanding Trademark Practitioner by Managing IP and Global Elite ought Leader in Trademarks by Who's Who Legal. Mark is listed annually in e Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Expert Guides, e Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Global, Who's Who Legal: Canada, WTR 1000, e Legal 500 Canada and MIP's IP Stars Handbook: Trademark & Copyright. Surveys, clients and colleagues describe him as "the best bar none" and "the 'go-to' lawyer" for trademark law. He has written extensively on IP law, is a frequent speaker and has taught at Osgoode Hall Law School. Fellow of IPIC. Member of INTA. BSc; LLB. Registered Patent and Trademark Agent. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1986. Lexpert-ranked leading litigation lawyers