Bennett Jones appears in five commercial list suits this week
Adair Goldblatt Bieber, Bennett Jones, Cassels, Drudi Alexiou Kuchar, Miller Thomson, and Torys made appearances in three or more commercial list matters before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice this week.
The week’s most notable commercial suit was the $4.445-billion case Sakab Saudi Holding Company et al v Saad Khalid S Al Jabri et al. Bennett Jones LLP partner Amanda McLachlan advised Sakab Saudi Holding Company and eight other plaintiffs.
Addario Law Group LLP partner Andrew Max acted for M. Al Jabri and seven other defendants. His practice includes commercial and shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, director and officer liability, and professional liability.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP partner Ryan Morris advised Black Stallion Investments Limited and two other defendants. He focuses on corporate and transactional matters, securities and broker/dealer litigation, regulatory proceedings, and class actions.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP partner Andrew Matheson acted for defendant Dreams International Advisory Services Ltd. He heads the firm’s national white collar and investigations group. Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP founding partner John Adair advised defendant K. Al Jabri. The other defendants appeared to be unrepresented.
The next most notable commercial suit was the $120-million case Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al, CV-23-00693289-00CL. Bennett Jones LLP associate Shaan Tolani acted for plaintiff Nobul Technologies Inc. John Adair advised S. McGee and three other defendants. Kushneryk Morgan LLP partner Susan Kushneryk acted for A. Jacobs and three other defendants.
The two other defendants appeared to be unrepresented. Ross Nasseri LLP partner Justin Nasseri advised R. McGee and two other defendants to the counterclaim. He works on commercial and professional liability matters.
A third notable commercial suit was the $47-million case Scotia Capital Inc. v Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. et al. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP partner David Di Paolo acted for plaintiff Scotia Capital Inc. He is the firm’s national group head for disputes.
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP partner Chris Paliare advised G. Love and seven other defendants. He tackles corporate and commercial litigation and class actions. Lerners LLP partner Cynthia Kuehl acted for defendant Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc. She has over two decades of civil litigation experience. The two other defendants appeared to be unrepresented.
McLachlan, who worked on the Sakab Saudi case, focuses on civil fraud, employment litigation, and securities disputes and investigations.
Tolani – who was involved in Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al, CV-23-00693289-00CL – deals with corporate and commercial disputes, securities litigation, and financial crime.
Joseph Blinick, partner, represented applicant Nobul Technologies Inc. in Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al, CV-23-00708257-00CL. He focuses on corporate/commercial disputes, securities litigation, class actions, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
Joshua Foster, associate, advised applicants Kingsett Mortgage Corporation and Dorr Capital Corporation in Kingsett Mortgage Corporation et al v Vandyk – Uptowns Limited et al. He handles financial restructuring matters.
Aiden Nelms, associate, acted for the same two applicants in Kingsett Mortgage Corporation and Dorr Capital Corporation v Stateview Homes (Minu Towns) Inc., Stateview Homes (Nao Towns) Inc., Stateview Homes (On the Mark) Inc., and Stateview Homes (High Crown Estates) Inc. et al. He has a general restructuring and insolvency practice.
John Adair – who worked on the Sakab Saudi case and on Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al, CV-23-00693289-00CL – represented A. Phillips-Lubimiv and two other respondents in Creekside Investments Incorporated et al v Phillips-Lubimiv et al. He litigates matters involving commercial law, partnership disputes, and professional negligence.
Jeremy Bornstein, partner, advised applicant Canadian Western Bank in Canadian Western Bank v Index Holding Group Inc. et al and acted for applicant Ingram Micro Inc. in Ingram Micro Inc. v Managing Information Systems 3 Inc. He focuses on corporate restructurings.
Natalie Levine, partner, represented applicant Biosteel Sports Nutrition Inc. in Biosteel Sports Nutrition Inc. v National Hockey League Players' Association et al. Her corporate restructuring matters cover industries such as mining, oil and gas, retail, and manufacturing.
Constantine Alexiou, co-founding partner, advised J. Ditta and one other applicant in Ditta et al v Cult Iron Works Limited et al. He has over three decades of experience with construction and real estate disputes.
Marco Drudi, co-founding partner, acted for K. Lev and one other respondent in Jackson et al v Lev et al. He has spent the last decade concentrating on construction law.
Christos Papadopoulos, civil/commercial litigator, represented A. Prattas and three other plaintiffs in Prattas et al v Skoura Developments Limited et al. He handles construction, commercial, real estate, partnership, and shareholder disputes.
Kevin Sherkin, partner, advised Queen St. 1501 Inc. and one other respondent in Kauffman v Queen St. 1501 Inc. et al. He has experience in construction matters, shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, and breach of trust claims.
Tony Van Klink, partner, acted for applicant Bank of Montreal in Bank of Montreal v 11603531 Canada Inc. He practises insolvency and restructuring law and related commercial litigation.
James Zibarras, partner, represented C. Fazari and two other defendants in the $11-million case Kauffman v Fazari et al. He has extensive experience assisting clients in civil litigation matters.
Scott Bomhof, partner, advised the National Hockey League Players’ Association and one other respondent in the BioSteel Sports case. He helps clients with all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency.
Andrew Gray, partner, acted for applicant Partners Value Investments Inc. in a case of the same name. His litigation practice covers corporate and securities litigation and commercial disputes.
Arlen Sternberg, partner, represented respondent Rogers Communications Inc. in the $2.5-million case 2356802 Ontario Corp. v 285 Spadina SPV Inc. et al. He focuses on business litigation.
Susan Kushneryk – who worked on Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al, CV-23-00693289-00CL – advised S. Reed and seven other respondents in Nobul Technologies Inc. v Reed et al, CV-23-00708257-00CL. She prosecutes securities fraud.
Raymond Slattery, partner, acted for C. Kauffman as an applicant in Kauffman v Queen St. 1501 Inc. et al and as a plaintiff in Kauffman v Fazari et al. Slattery is involved in all facets of insolvency litigation, including commercial reorganizations and restructurings.
