Lexpert magazine features articles and columns on developments in legal practice management, deals and lawsuits of interest in Canada, the law and business issues of interest to legal professionals and businesses that purchase legal services.
Issue link: https://digital.carswellmedia.com/i/1541334
Gilliland, Ryder DMG Advocates LLP > (416) 238-7537 rgilliland@dmgadvocates.com Ryder is an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer. He has appeared at every level of court in Ontario, at both levels of the Federal Court of Canada, at the Tax Court of Canada, and before the Supreme Court of Canada and tribunals, such as the Ontario Securities Commission, the Competition Tribunal of Canada, and the Human Rights Commission. He frequently acts as counsel in commercial arbitrations and has presided as an arbitrator in commercial disputes. He is recognized by Lexpert, Benchmark, and Best Lawyers as one of Canada's leading lawyers across several practice areas, including corporate commercial litigation, commercial arbitration, and media and defamation. He represents clients across a wide range of industries and types of disputes including contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, administrative law challenges, defamation cases, and professional liability complaints. He is the past president of the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society and past president of the Canadian Media Lawyers' Association. Giroux, François M. McCarthy Tétrault LLP > (514) 397-5638 fgiroux@mccarthy.ca Partner in the firm's Litigation Group based in Montreal and vice chair of the firm's National Class Actions Practice Group. François' practice focuses on complex corporate commercial litigation, including contractual disputes, class actions, internal investigations, commercial arbitration and banking litigation. François is a highly versatile litigator, with significant trial and appellate experience in major commercial cases, mediatized disputes and multi-jurisdictional litigation. He regularly appears before federal and provincial courts of all levels and many administrative tribunals. Member of the firm's Recruitment Committee. Glaholt, Duncan W. Glaholt ADR Inc. > (416) 505-8610 duncanglaholt@glaholtadr.com Duncan W. Glaholt, CArb, is the founder and principal of Glaholt ADR Inc., a provider of independent mediation and arbitration services to the construction industry in Canada and internationally. He is counsel to the leading construction law firm Glaholt Bowles LLP. He practised construction law since his call to the Ontario bar in 1979 in the energy, infrastructure and resource industries and was active in the introduction of statutory adjudication into Ontario and Canada. Since 2019, he has devoted his full time to the mediation, arbitration, and resolution of construction disputes, including mid-project mediations, commercial resets, and dispute board proceedings. He has chaired a number of arbitration, dispute review, dispute adjudication, and combined dispute boards and has served as a court-appointed claims officer. He is the author, co-author, and editor of several reference books on construction law and ADR including the recently published Construction Dispute Mediation: Theory and Practice. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto and recipient of the CBA Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for law reform and legal scholarship, the Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Construction Law, and the Toronto Construction Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Glatt, Danielle Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP > (416) 956-5115 dglatt@lolg.ca Danielle's practice includes shareholder disputes, securities disputes, insolvency and restructuring matters, oppression claims, class actions, injunctions, civil fraud, and defamation. With a track record of prosecuting and defending claims at trial and on appeal, Danielle has appeared before all levels of court as well as arbitrations and administrative tribunals. She has particular expertise in commercial list proceedings. Danielle has been recognized among the most accomplished next generation lawyers and was recognized as Lexpert's Rising Star: Leading Lawyer Under 40. She is recognized by leading legal directories including the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and the Best Lawyers in Canada. Danielle is a regular speaker on civil procedure and anti-SLAPP legislation and has taught at Osgoode Hall law school. She is active in pro bono efforts and frequently engages with organizations including Pro Bono Ontario, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and Downtown Legal Services. Gluckstein, Charles E. Gluckstein Lawyers > (416) 408-4252 charles@gluckstein.com Charles Gluckstein is a trusted and compassionate advocate who has dedicated his career to representing individuals in personal injury law. With years of extensive experience, he has earned a reputation for his fierce dedication to securing justice and fair outcomes for his clients. His commitment lies in prioritizing the needs of his clients, ensuring they feel supported, heard, and empowered at every step. A Specialist in Civil Litigation, his practice encompasses all aspects of personal injury law including MVAs, medical negligence, catastrophic and birth injuries. Charles combines his deep legal expertise with a forward-thinking approach to technology. In 2014, he was awarded the Lexpert Zenith Award for Leading Personal Injury Lawyer in Practice Excellence. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has listed Charles as being recommended by his peers in Personal Injury for the Toronto region since 2011. He leverages cutting-edge legal technology to streamline processes and enhance the client experience. Charles's ability to blend strategic thinking with empathy sets him apart as an advocate who genuinely cares. He takes pride in building strong relationships with his clients and the community, always striving to make the legal process as accessible and transparent as possible. www.lexpert.ca 63 Lexpert-ranked leading litigation lawyers