Pooneh Sooresrafil

Pooneh is an associate in our Construction and Civil Litigation Group. Prior to her time at GSNH, Pooneh began her career at a downtown Toronto civil litigation law firm in 2010 where she gained several years of civil litigation experience, making her an asset to our Construction and Civil Litigation Group.

Andrew McLauchlin

Andrew McLauchlin spent his entire career working in construction law and for the last 20 years as principal of  McLauchlin & Associates, a Construction Law Practice. As an alternative to litigation, arbitration and mediation allows parties to resolve disputes without potential lengthy court proceedings. Andy has now joined GSNH as counsel to continue his practice […]

Marrie Shirzada

Marrie Shirzada is an associate in our Corporate Commercial & Tax Group in Toronto.

Robert J. Drake

Robert J. Drake

Robert Drake is Co-chair of our Litigation Group and a member of our Restructuring & Insolvency Group.  His practice focuses on general civil, commercial and construction litigation law with an emphasis on insolvency & restructuring. Robert has successfully represented clients in the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice. As the co-chair […]

Kaleigh Du Vernet

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Kaleigh is a partner at Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP practising construction law and civil litigation.

Brian Nichols

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Brian Nichols is chair of our Tax group. Prior to joining GSNH, Brian was a founding partner of a boutique commercial firm after practicing at two leading national law firms. He represents clients on issues relating to income tax disputes; tax and estate planning; family business succession; shareholder agreements and disputes; amalgamations and other corporate […]

Rodney A. Ikeda

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Rodney is a former member of our Management Committee and a member of our Real Estate Group. With over 3,000 units closed or in various stages of construction or development, Rodney brings a particular expertise to condominium projects, from initial conception to completion. Whether it be a small townhouse development, or a multi-phase, high-rise project, […]

Stephen Jackson

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Stephen Jackson is an experienced litigator and mediator in the Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice. Prior to joining GSNH as Counsel in 2018, Stephen practiced law for 36 years as a Partner at the law firm of Zaldin and Fine LLP. Litigation represents the heart of Stephen’s practice at all levels of Ontario Courts […]