Michael Binetti

Michael Binetti, a partner of the firm, brings a proven litigation background plus extensive experience in arguing both trials and appeals. He has demonstrated his strategic legal capability and expertise in wide-ranging areas of litigation. Michael’s peers and clients have commented that Michael is an “excellent and creative lawyer,” “finds unique solutions to complex problems,” and that “Michael gets it and knows how to win.”

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• Where's the beef? Class action alleges price-fixing, restricting supply
• Claims that coffee pods were easy to recycle trigger penalty
• Ontario's mid-election changes to Toronto wards not unconstitutional: Supreme Court

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Adam Casey

Adam’s litigation practice includes a range of matters involving civil and commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, administrative law, competition law, and insurance defence. Adam joined AGM having completed his articles at a leading international law firm and graduated from the McGill University Faculty of Law.

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• Supreme Court of Canada clarifies when fraud by senior management will be attributed to a corporation
• Supreme Court of Canada affirms jurisdiction of securities commissions over out-of-province parties
• Court of Appeal Comments on Knowledge Requirement for Torts of Knowing Assistance and Knowing Receipt

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Kenneth A. Dekker

Kenneth Dekker, a partner of the firm, is a successful trial and appellate lawyer who is valued by his clients as a resourceful and practical litigation counsel. Over more than two decades, Ken has litigated noteworthy cases in a range of fields that include class action defence, securities and broker-dealer litigation and regulatory defence, corporate and shareholder disputes (including oppression and winding up cases), defamation, civil fraud litigation, disputes over contracts, injunctions, professional liability litigation, employment litigation and cross-border litigation issues. Ken has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada. Ken also represents and advises clients in regulatory matters before the Investment Industry Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). Ken has been ranked as Repeatedly Recommended for Securities Litigation by Lexpert, for Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers of Canada, and he has been given the highest available rating of AV, or pre-eminent, by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell.

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• AGM remembers The Honourable Roy McMurtry, K.C., 1932 - 2024
• Ontario's Top Court upholds decision significantly limiting proposed securities class action against Barrick Gold
• Court of Appeal denies recovery from fraudster's wife

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Meredith Hayward

Meredith has earned an impressive reputation for her skill and abilities in Commercial Litigation and Administrative Law, appearing at all levels of court in Ontario, before the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and before the Supreme Court of Canada.

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• Fiduciary Duty for advisors not created by “Best Interest” standard alone

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Masiel A. Matus

Masiel has a broad commercial litigation practice and represents both national and international clients in a variety of complex matters. Masiel has experience litigating cases involving professional negligence, commercial leasing and real property disputes, insurance, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, employment matters and defamation claims.

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• Lying to home insurer regarding living expenses leads to denial of entire claim
• Slapping a woman’s buttocks at work is just cause for termination, but not wilful misconduct?
• Trust Matters: Requirements for intention to create a trust without a written agreement

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John Rook

John F. Rook, KC, is a senior Canadian litigation lawyer with over 50 years of experience in competition law, commercial disputes, and administrative law. He is recognized as a leading competition litigator and has appeared before Canada’s Supreme Court and key tribunals.

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• Competition If Necessary: Balancing Policy & Consumer Welfare in Canadian Competition Law

Jeanette Saliba

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• Ontario Court of Appeal Denies Employee’s Claim for Vested Stock Units
• Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Employer’s Duty to Provide Honest Reasons for Dismissal
• The Supreme Court of Canada Provides Guidance on Interpreting Exclusion Clauses

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Ardita Sinojmeri

Ardita joins Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP as an Associate Lawyer after completing her articles with the firm. Her growing practice encompasses a broad range of litigation matters including securities litigation, insurance defence, employment disputes, and shareholder disputes. Ardita earned her Juris Doctor from Western University’s Faculty of Law. Prior to joining the firm, she participated in a number of initiatives aimed at helping individuals and businesses struggling through COVID-19. Ardita looks forward to putting her legal, business, and community engagement skills to use in all the firm’s practice areas.

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• Advisor’s Costly Conflict: Court Upholds OSC's $500K Penalty and Industry Ban against Advisor who inherited from elderly client
• The Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms: Independent Contractors Have a Duty to Mitigate
• Superior Court clarifies that unmet shareholder expectations do not always amount to oppression

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Alex Sokolov, Articling Student

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• Ontario Court of Appeal upholds decision declining to enforce cryptocurrency exchange arbitration agreement as contrary to public policy

Christopher Somerville

Chris brings a creative, strategic, and practical approach to litigation. His wide-ranging experience and expertise encompass numerous areas of law, including corporate/commercial, securities, employment, construction, product liability, asset recovery, and administrative law.

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• Chris Somerville Speaks at CIRO Seminar
• Ontario's top court defines "material change" in securities litigation
• Court of Appeal Confirms No Duty to Disclose Beneficiary Changes

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David N. Vaillancourt

David's practice expertise focuses on all matters of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Competition and Administrative Law. David has acted for clients in a wide range of disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, securities litigation, class action defence, proceedings under the Competition Act, employment law disputes, contract disputes, breach of confidence/intellectual property disputes, fidelity bond claims, and professional negligence claims. David has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and has also appeared before the Competition Tribunal and the Federal Court of Appeal. David has appeared as lead counsel in numerous trials, hearings, and motions. David has been successful in numerous adversarial proceedings, and also has successfully negotiated the resolution of dozens of cases.

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• Article by David Vaillancourt published in Canadian Competition Law Review
• David Vaillancourt Speaks at CBA Competition Conference
• Non-Competition Agreement in Dental Practice Sale is Enforceable: Court of Appeal for Ontario Provides Something to Chew On

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