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We have developed this resource centre to help keep clients informed of the legal implications related to this situation. As the pandemic evolves, we will be continuing to post links to key websites and advisories from our lawyers about issues for you to consider when making decisions for you and your business.

The right law firm changes everything.

As a full-service law firm, we pride ourselves on our broad range of expertise and experience. Our clients have trust and confidence that we truly understand what they do and will work together to advance the success of their business. We have the right team to meet your legal needs when and how you need us.

Torkin Manes recognized as the #1 ranked Ontario regional law firm by Canadian Lawyer

We are proud to be named the #1 ranked Ontario Regional Firm by Canadian Lawyer media. This survey polled lawyers and in-house counsel from across Canada to vote on Ontario’s full-service regional law firms with criteria including regional service coverage, client base, notable mandates, service excellence and legal expertise.

The right people deliver exceptional service.

What makes the lawyers at Torkin Manes different? We know our clients and we can relate to their market and their needs. We thrive on providing exceptional client service and we handle all matters with a personal approach and a positive attitude.

We are proud to have 31 of our partners recognized as leaders in their fields in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Featured News & Media

At Torkin Manes, we are dedicated to delivering our knowledge and expertise through various resources and insights. These include our news, events, publications (including Legal Point, Legal Watch, Legal Source) and videos.

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Shareholder actions for loss of share value: Evolution of Ontario corporate law

Marco P. Falco The Lawyer's Daily Does a shareholder have a personal cause of action where harm is done to her personally as a result ...

Sep 24, 2020

Article

Clouds without borders: the dangers of non-localized cloud contracts

Lisa R. Lifshitz Canadian Lawyer It’s an exciting time in your organization. Your business has completed its due diligence and has fo...

Sep 23, 2020

Article

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Cannabis Retail Space

Andrew J. Wilder and Jonathan Mahoney Business of Cannabis The end of the lottery process in Ontario and the opening-up of cannabis retail to the public at the...

Sep 22, 2020

Firm News

Torkin Manes is proud to present the 15th Annual Canadian Lawyer InHouse General Counsel Roundtable

Hosted by Torkin Manes, the 15th annual Canadian Lawyer InHouse Roundtable focuses on the issue of r...

Sep 21, 2020

Torkin Manes LegalWatch

How do Canadian Courts Determine a Statute’s Purpose? The Role of “Soft Law”

Marco P. Falco One of the key factors a Court has to take into account when interpreting legislation is the Act’s p...

Sep 21, 2020

Article

Shareholder actions for loss of share value: Are they now possible?

Marco P. Falco The Lawyer's Daily At common law, a corporation has always been treated as a discrete legal entity from its shareholder...

Sep 18, 2020

In the News

Loretta Merritt quoted in several publications on Roman Catholic diocese appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada

Loretta P. Merritt Canadian Lawyer Loretta Merritt was quoted in several publications regarding her client, Irene Deschenes' decades-lo...

Sep 17, 2020

Torkin Manes LegalPoint

Ontario Government Extends Lay-Off Periods and Provides Further Temporary Relief Under the ESA

Daniel Pugen and Shreya Patel With the stated goal of protecting jobs and businesses, the Ontario government has extended the time...

Sep 11, 2020

COVID-19 Resource Centre

Chambers Canada
Regional Law Firm of the Year

The right law firm changes everything.

Torkin Manes recognized as the #1 ranked Ontario regional law firm by Canadian Lawyer

The right people deliver exceptional service.

Featured News & Media

Shareholder actions for loss of share value: Evolution of Ontario corporate law

Clouds without borders: the dangers of non-localized cloud contracts

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Cannabis Retail Space

Torkin Manes is proud to present the 15th Annual Canadian Lawyer InHouse General Counsel Roundtable

How do Canadian Courts Determine a Statute’s Purpose? The Role of “Soft Law”

Shareholder actions for loss of share value: Are they now possible?

Loretta Merritt quoted in several publications on Roman Catholic diocese appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada

Ontario Government Extends Lay-Off Periods and Provides Further Temporary Relief Under the ESA

COVID-19 Resource Centre

Chambers Canada Regional Law Firm of the Year

The right law firm changes everything.

Torkin Manes recognized as the #1 ranked Ontario regional law firm by Canadian Lawyer

The right people deliver exceptional service.

Featured News & Media

Chambers Canada
Regional Law Firm of the Year