During COVID-19, Read an Overview of Canada’s Legal System
Chris Somerville, Partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, co-authored the updated “Legal systems in Canada: overview” chapter of the Legal Systems Global Guide 2020, just published in the Practical Law series by Thomson Reuters. In this chapter Chris explains fundamental Canadian laws especially significant during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the federal Emergencies Act. [more] Full article
Supreme Court to rule on whether Ontario had power to cut number of Toronto councillors mid-election
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in the case of City of Toronto v. Attorney General of ... [more] Full article
Nothing wrong with cutting number of Toronto City Councillors during election campaign: Court of Appeal
In a 3-2 decision, the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General) held that the Province of Ontario’s decision to reduce the number of Toronto ... [more] Full article
Legal Systems in Canada: Overview
The Canada Chapter of Legal Systems Global Guide was authored by Christopher Somerville and Wendy Sun, Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP. [more] Full article
Administrative Law Contributors
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 recognized for Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers of Canada and has been given the highest available rating of AV, or pre-eminent, by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell.
Stephanie Gabor (Former Articling Student)
Stephanie Gabor formerly an Articling Student with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
W. Michael G. Osborne
Michael Osborne is a former Partner of Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP
Christopher Somerville
Chris Somerville has a record of diligent and resourceful advocacy in a wide range of cases. His experience and skills cover commercial and civil litigation in general, and securities litigation, administrative law, and employment disputes in particular.
