Michael Binetti named to Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Canada – Competition 2020
Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Binetti was named to the Canada – Competition 2020 edition of Who’s Who Legal (WWL). WWL says: Michael Binetti displays “extensive knowledge in the antitrust arena” and is commended for his “excellent listening skills and good grasp of the key issues”. About WWL Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law. In total, this site features over 24,000 of the world’s leading private practice lawyers and 2,500 consulting experts from over 150 national jurisdictions. We pride ourselves on the integrity and ... [more] Full article
Michael Binetti Participated In Panel: New Frontiers of the Intersection Between Privacy Laws, Antitrust and Misleading Advertising Enforcement
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Michael Binetti participated in a panel discussing “New Frontiers of the Intersection Between Privacy Laws, Antitrust and Misleading Advertising Enforcement.” The Bureau is pushing the ... [more] Full article
AGM Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2021
Peter R. Greene, Kenneth A. Dekker, and Michael I. Binetti of Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP have been chosen by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. ... [more] Full article
Annie Tayyab to Speak at The Advocates’ Society 10th Annual Securities Symposium
Annie Tayyab, associate at Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, will be speaking at the 10th Annual Securities Symposium hosted by The Advocates’ Society. Click here to register and to view the ... [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 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.
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.
