David Vaillancourt quoted in The Globe and Mail: Auditor’s duty of care
David Vaillancourt, partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in a recent Globe and Mail article, Auditor’s duty of care, Feb. 15. [more] Full article
Michael Binetti quoted in Law Times article: Decision should force law society to change disclosure, say critics
Michael Binetti, partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, is quoted in The Law Times: Decision should force law society to change disclosure, say critics, July 18, 2016, by Alex Robinson. [more] Full article
Daphne Edmonds quoted in the National Post: Bell Canada pays $1.25M penalty to settle app rating case
Daphne Edmonds, Articling Student, Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, is quoted in The National Post: Bell Canada pays $1.25M penalty to settle app rating case, October 15, by Drew Hasselback. “A 10-month ... [more] Full article
Michael Binetti quoted in The Toronto Star: Ex board moves to extend Muzik’s lease to 2034
Michael Binetti, partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, is quoted in The Toronto Star: Ex board moves to extend Muzik’s lease to 2034, September 4, 2015, by Michael Robinson (subtitled: ... [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.
