Michael Binetti appeared on The News Forum program regarding Rogers/Shaw merger
AGM lawyer Michael Binetti appeared as a panelist on The News Forum program “Canadian Justice | Rogers Shaw Merger – Will this Merger Hurt Consumers?” Together with professor Michael Geist, economist Robin Shaban, and professor Vincent Geloso, the panel discussed the competitive issues raised by Rogers’ proposed purchase of Shaw. Hosted by Christine Van Geyn, “Canadian Justice” welcomes advocates and lawyers on both sides of some of the most polarizing constitutional freedom cases involving Canadians today. Michael Binetti and Professor Michael Geist’s segment starts at the 11:00 mark of the program. [more] Full article
Michael Binetti quoted in Canadian Press coverage of $26b Rogers-Shaw merger
Michael Binetti, a partner with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in The Canadian Press coverage of Rogers Communications Inc.’s intention to acquire Shaw Communications Inc. Rogers and Shaw are ... [more] Full article
Ken Dekker is interviewed by Law Times on changes to standard of review for securities appeals
In the current issue of the Law Times, partner of the firm, Ken Dekker, commented on the recent Quadrexx decision and how it might give hope to persons seeking to ... [more] Full article
Michael Binetti quoted in CBA National Magazine: Canada’s new privacy watchdog
Michael Binetti, a partner with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in the CBA National Magazine article “Canada’s new privacy watchdog” published on June 1, 2020. The subject of the ... [more] Full article
- Chris Somerville article “Informer privilege and an illustration of illegitimate delay” published in The Advocates’ Journal
- Annie Tayyab quoted in The Globe and Mail: Supreme Court bars business customers from class-action suit against Telus
- Chris Somerville article “We can always do more” published in UofT Alumni Magazine
- Daphne Hooper Quoted on CBC News: Frustrated by fine print, car-buying couple learns you don’t always get what you pay for
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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.
