The Litigator
The Litigator
AGM :: Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
THE LITIGATOR
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
365 Bay Street, Suite 200  ·  Toronto, Canada
416 360 2800  ·  info@agmlawyers.com  ·  www.thelitigator.ca

David Vaillancourt on CBC Radio to discuss record-setting costs order against Commissioner of Competition

David Vaillancourt was interviewed for an August 30, 2023 national radio segment on CBC Radio about the recent $13 million costs award issued against the Commissioner of Competition in the Rogers and Shaw merger case. The costs order was issued against the Commissioner by the Canadian Competition Tribunal after the Commissioner’s failed attempt to block the merger of Rogers and Shaw. The award is the largest costs award issued in the history of the Canadian Competition Tribunal. [more] Full article

David Vaillancourt Quoted in Law Times article about Recent Win in Executive Employment Arbitration Appeal

AGM Partner David Vaillancourt was quoted in a recent Law Times Article reporting on his recent victory in an appeal at the Divisional Court. David represented an employer in the ... [more] Full article

Cineplex Drip Pricing: Michael Binetti Appeared On CTV News to discuss junk fees

AGM lawyer Michael Binetti appeared on CTV News’ “Top 3” program with Merella Fernandez to discuss the Competition Bureau’s application against movie theatre operator Cineplex for allegedly engaging in “drip ... [more] Full article

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 ... [more] Full article


In The Media Contributors

Michael Binetti

Michael Binetti

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP

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.”

Contributor's Profile

Kenneth A. Dekker

Kenneth A. Dekker

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP

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.

Contributor's Profile

David N. Vaillancourt

David N. Vaillancourt

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP

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.

Contributor's Profile