Michael Binetti Joins CIBPA Toronto Executive
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP announces that Managing Partner Michael Binetti will serve as Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association (CIBPA) Toronto Chapter. Michael’s reappointment to the board demonstrates his ongoing commitment to community leadership and professional excellence. He actively supports the next generation of Canadian-Italian entrepreneurs. About CIBPA Toronto Founded in 1952, CIBPA Toronto stands as a cornerstone institution dedicated to fostering the business, professional, cultural, and social interests of Canadians of Italian heritage. Its programs and initiatives continue to make a lasting impact: Nearly $2 million in educational ... [more] Full article
Michael Binetti joins TLA Executive: Advancing Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community
As of May 7, 2025, Michael Binetti, Managing Partner at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, joins the the Toronto Lawyers Association Executive, marking a new chapter in his long-standing involvement with ... [more] Full article
AGM Supports the University of the West Indies: A Commitment to Educational Excellence
AGM is proud to announce a recent donation to the University of the West Indies (UWI). This gift strengthens our commitment to advancing education and opportunity in the Caribbean. AGM ... [more] Full article
Ken Dekker to speak at Osgoode Hall Course on Shareholder Disputes and the Closely Held Company
Ken Dekker is pleased to once again be included in the faculty for Osgoode Hall Law School’s continuing legal education seminar on Shareholder Disputes and the Closely Held Company, to ... [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.
Peter R. Greene
Peter is a widely recognized and renowned litigator with substantial expertise in high profile and complex Commercial Litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Peter acts as counsel for insurance companies on professional liability, E&O claims, Director's and Officer's liability, and surety, fidelity and dishonesty bond claims. He has particular expertise in securities litigation and Regulatory Hearing, and has acted for Canada's largest investment firms. He regularly acts as defence counsel in large Class Actions before the courts in Ontario, and before national and provincial Regulatory agencies, boards and tribunals. Peter is regularly involved in large product liability and construction contract cases involving Construction Liens or Surety Bonds.
Christopher Somerville
Chris brings a creative, strategic, and practical approach to litigation. His wide-ranging experience and expertise encompass numerous areas of law, including corporate/commercial, securities, employment, construction, product liability, asset recovery, and administrative law.
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.
