Michael Binetti Appeared On The News Forum “Canadian Justice” Program Regarding Rogers/Shaw Merger
AGM lawyer Michael Binetti appeared on The News Forum’s “Canadian Justice” program with Keldon Bester, Co-Founder of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, to discuss Rogers Communication Inc.’s $26 billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., and what the deal could mean for Canadian consumers. Hosted by Christine Van Geyn, “Canadian Justice” welcomes advocates and lawyers on both sides of some of the most polarizing constitutional freedom cases involving Canadians today. Link to program: The Rogers-Shaw Merger – YouTube [more] Full article
Michael Binetti appeared on BNN Bloomberg/CP24/CTV National News to discuss Rogers governance dispute
Michael Binetti, partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, joined various news outlets to discuss the ongoing fight over the future governance of Rogers Communications Inc. He noted, ultimately a B.C. ... [more] Full article
Michael Binetti quoted in Global Competition Review article “Boswell: ‘It’s time to make competition a priority'”
Michael Binetti, a partner with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in the GCR (Global Competition Review) article “Boswell: ‘It’s time to make competition a priority‘” detailing Canada’s Commissioner of ... [more] Full article
David Vaillancourt quoted in Law Times article about enforceability of arbitration clauses in employment contracts
David Vaillancourt, a partner with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in the Law Times article “Superior Court ruling good sign for enforceability of arbitration clauses in employment contracts.” The ... [more] Full article
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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.”
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.
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.
