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www.lexpert.ca 75 Spry, Cynthia Babin Bessner Spry LLP > (416) 637-3297 cspry@babinbessnerspry.com Cynthia Spry practises commercial litigation, including in the areas of class actions, shareholder disputes, competition law, and contractual and securities litigation. She is oen recommended as conflicts counsel by Seven Sister firms, and has been qualified as an expert on Canadian law (shareholder disputes) in foreign proceedings. She is a member of the Board of Directors of e Advocates' Society, former Chair of its Commercial Practice Group, and a regular panelist at its skills training and continuing legal education programs. She also volunteers as Duty Counsel at Law Society Discipline Committee Hearings, and is a former member of the Ontario Securities Commission Litigation Assistance Project. Thornton, Robert I. Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP > (416) 304-0560 rthornton@tgf.ca Robert is a widely recognized and highly sought-aer lawyer, noted as one of the foremost insolvency practitioners in Canada. Bob is a founding partner of ornton Grout Finnigan and works on some of the firm's most high-priority and complex insolvency matters. His breadth and depth of experience is unparalleled in the industry, and has resulted in Bob enjoying a well-earned reputation as a pillar in the legal profession. Known for his creativity, energy and collaborative approach, Bob is frequently noted for his articulate client service and legal advice. He brings an intelligent, well-rounded and affable presence to each mandate, ensuring clients are supported throughout what are oen the country's largest and most pressing legal situations. A natural leader and mentor, Bob is active within the insolvency law industry and is committed to the development of the practice of law. Bob is the only lawyer in full-time practice to hold fellowships with both the Insolvency Institute of Canada and the American College of Bankruptcy. Bob is the Past President of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, and he invests his time in mentoring the next generation of insolvency leaders, both within TGF as part of its student and associate development programs and more broadly in the industry. Traves, Robert W. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (416) 367-6272 rtraves@blg.com Robert (Bob) is a partner in BLG's Toronto office. Bob practises civil litigation in the areas of major tort and property damage litigation, commercial insurance litigation, professional negligence claims, insurance coverage disputes and municipal liability. His insurance defence practice includes the defence of diverse casualty and property claims, as well as advancing subrogated claims on behalf of insurers. He is an accredited mediator through the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution. He also practises major tort and property damage litigation, commercial insurance litigation, professional negligence claims, and personal injury with an emphasis on insurance defence. Bob also has extensive municipal liability expertise. Recognized in the 2023 edition of Lexpert Special Edition — Litigation. He was elected by peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of e Best Lawyers in Canada (Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation). He is a frequent speaker, demonstrator and Chair on insurance and personal injury-related topics through Osgoode Professional Development and Insight programs. LLB, University of Ottawa. Ontario Bar, 1985. Tushinski, Paul Dutton Brock LLP > (416) 593-4411 ptushinski@duttonbrock.com Paul Tushinski was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1985 and graduated from the University of Windsor, Dean's Honour List. Paul is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation as conferred by the Law Society of Ontario. He is listed in e Best Lawyers in Canada, and Lexpert as a Most Frequently Recommended practitioner in both Litigation – Commercial Insurance and Personal Injury. He was named Lawyer of the Year 2020 by e Best Lawyers in Canada. His practice is in the area of defence with emphasis on products liability, class proceedings, environmental claims, construction, complex insurance matters including coverage and property disputes, as well as general liability. He is the 2016 recipient of the Lee Samis award by CDL and the 2016 OTLA Award. He is past president of the Toronto Lawyers Association, a founding member and past president of the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association, and a past director of e Advocates' Society. He is a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association, Canadian Bar Association, Medico-Legal Society, e Advocates' Society, Canadian Defence Lawyers Association, and University Club of Toronto. Van Niejenhuis, Brendan Stockwoods LLP > (416) 593-2487 brendanvn@stockwoods.ca Practises litigation with a focus on regulatory/administrative law, intellectual property, commercial disputes, and class actions. He has oen acted for public agencies, industry regulators, and discipline tribunals in difficult matters, as well as on behalf of First Nations interests. He is cross-appointed to the intellectual property boutique PCK IP as part of his intellectual property litigation work. Brendan routinely argues matters before the various Ontario and federal courts as well as a wide variety of administrative tribunals and in private arbitrations. He has been repeatedly recognized as a leading counsel by Chambers Canada, e Best Lawyers in Canada, and Benchmark Litigation and has been honoured with the Precedent- Setter Award and as a Lexpert Rising Star. He has taught administrative law as Adjunct Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School since 2008. Prior to his litigation career, Brendan served as a law clerk to the Hon. Frank Iacobucci of the Supreme Court of Canada. Lexpert-ranked leading litigation lawyers