Lerners is grateful to acknowledge Chambers & Partners’ recognition of our firm and six of our legal professionals in Chambers Canada 2026, which was released on September 25, 2025.

Lerners is proud to announce that Debbie Boswell of our London office has been honoured by the Middlesex Law Association (MLA) as a Rising Star for 2025. 

Lerners LLP is delighted to congratulate William (Bill) Simpson as he assumes the role of Huron University’s inaugural Lawyer-in-Residence. 

The 2026 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognize 83 of our lawyers, across 26 practice areas, as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Six of our lawyer received further recognition as "lawyer of the Year" in their area of law. Congratulations to our #LearnersLeaders on this well-deserved recognition!

Lerners LLP was presented with the 2024 ChangeMakers Award by United Way Elgin Middlesex on August 20, 2025. ChangeMakers are organizations that step up to make a difference. Through their energy, passion and commitment, they set an example. Each of the winners has found a way to help improve our community.

Celebrating excellence in advocacy: Lerners LLP congratulates Cynthia Kuehl on her invitation to the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers, recognizing her outstanding professionalism and dedication to justice.

Former Supreme Court law clerks and now Lerners LLP partners, Elizabeth Grace and Debbie Boswell, reflect on their time at Canada’s highest court as it celebrates 150 years of upholding justice, legal tradition, and public trust.

Discover how Lerners contributed to a landmark Supreme Court ruling in Ontario (Attorney General) v. Working Families Coalition (Canada) Inc., 2025 SCC 5. Learn about Debbie Boswell’s advocacy for constitutional rights and the impact of legislative changes on election advertising laws. Read the full case study now.

Earthfest is a community event held annually in London, and it celebrates environmental stewardship and advocacy in the Forest City. This event connects like-minded individuals, organizations, and businesses that are passionate about sustainability, and Lerners was happy to be involved alongside these environmental actors and advocates from across London.

Congratulations to the 11 lawyers from our Toronto and London offices who are recognized as “Litigation Stars” for their leading expertise in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Canada.

Lerners celebrated Earth Day 2025 with a cleanup event organized by our Environmental & Sustainability Committee and joined by many lawyers and staff.

We are honoured to have been named Environmental Steward of the Year at the Green Leaders Awards banquet hosted by the London Environmental Network and Green Economy London earlier this month.

Lerners is pleased to welcome the latest associate to its business law group, Scott Robson.

Lerners LLP is proud to congratulate Yola Ventresca as the 2025 Laura Legge Award recipient. Established in 2007 in honour of the first woman to serve as a bencher and treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario, the Laura Legge Award recognizes women lawyers from Ontario who exemplify leadership in the practice of law.

We are excited to share that two Lerners partners, Mark McAuley and Mitch Brown, have been invited back to teach their new course at Western University’s Faculty of Law. The course, titled “The Private Practice of Law,” aims to bridge the gap between theo

Lerners LLP is proud to announce that we have once again been named one of the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2025-2026. This recognition highlights our position as a full-service firm, dedicated to delivering exce

Congratulations to our 52 #LernersLeaders who have been recognized by their peers across 11 practice areas for their exceptional expertise, leadership, professionalism, and client service in the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.At

Lerners is pleased to welcome its latest associate, Tyler Macks. Working out of the Toronto office, Tyler has a specialty risk and insurance practice focused on occupiers’ liability, municipal law, product liability, property damage, motor vehicle acciden

Lerners LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest associate, Kevin Hale.Making the transition from a leading plaintiff-side medical malpractice and personal injury firm, Kevin joins the firm as a member of the Toronto Health Law and Specialty R

Lerners LLP is proud to congratulate six impressive young lawyers on their admission to the partnership: Spencer Jones, Erika Tower, Clark Armstrong, David Isaac, Andrew Johnson, and Mark McAuley.Spencer JonesSpencer is a partner at Lerners with a broad p

Lerners LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of 14 new associates in our London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Toronto offices. The additions further enrich our legal expertise and strengthen our commitment to excellence and diversity among our teams. Each of

Lerners is pleased to announce that we have donated $50,000 to establish the Lerners LLP Women in Law lecture series at Western Law.Running for five years, the series will showcase successful female legal professionals, helping pave the way for a better f

We’re proud to announce ten new articling students for our 2024-2025 program. We look forward to mentoring them, offering practical experience, and providing opportunities to discover the areas of law about which they’re most passionate as they adva

Lerners LLP is proud to announce that Michael M. Lerner has been honoured as a 2024 recipient of the Middlesex Law Association’s (MLA) prestigious Award for Distinguished Service. The MLA’s Award for Distinguished Service is presented annually to MLA memb

This year, our firm was recognized across a wide variety of practice areas across all of our offices. Join us in congratulating the following lawyers who have been recognized by their peers and colleagues as leading lawyers across 31 areas of practice in

Jason W. Reynar brings an unparalleled blend of legal expertise and public sector executive leadership experience to Lerners LLP as a Partner in Municipal Advisory Practice, effective August 1, 2024.With a career spanning nearly two decades, Jason has hel

Thank you to our London community for once again honouring us with the title of “Best Law Firm” in London.This distinction is enormously meaningful to us because it was voted on by the people who live and work in the Forest City. We are proud to be a memb

Lerners is proud to announce that, effective May 10, 2024, Sandev Purewal, a partner in our Toronto office, assumed the role of President of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) for the 2024/25 term. Sandev is the third Lerners lawyer appointed as

In a recent article in LawTimes, our Family Lawyer, Ryan McNeil, shares his thoughts on how pandemic-related societal trends have had implications on the realities of litigation in Family Law matters. Read it here.

Congratulations to Nada Nicola-Howorth, C. Kirk Boggs and Kathryn Ball on their recent successful defence of the Regional Municipality of Durham, a defendant in Pugliese v. Chartwell, 2024 ONSC 1135, a proposed class action related to alleged negligence i

On November 14, 2023, Ontario introduced the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023, (“Bill 149”), which proposes providing expanded employee protections.Are there any positives in the Bill that will benefit job seekers and those already employed?One such pro

Congratulations to our 44 #LernersLeaders who have been recognized by their peers across 10 practice areas for their exceptional expertise, leadership, professionalism and client service in the 2024 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Of

In a recent article with Everything Zoomer magazine, our Family Lawyer, Joanne Stewart shares why advocating for private and confidential resolutions is important when it comes to navigating high net-worth divorces and separations. Read it here.

In this session of Arbitration Boot Camp, Arbitrator Lisa C. Munro FCIArb, Q.Arb discusses the two different types of arbitration. Topics covered include: Pros and cons Sufficiency of reasons Domestic v international arbitration Flexibility v structure T

Lerners is pleased to announce the arrival of Lauren L. Malatesta to our Health Law, and Plaintiff Personal Injury Groups, as an associate in the Toronto office. Lauren is committed to representing her clients’ interests using a reasoned and principled ap

Lerners is pleased to announce that Nadia Jandali Chao has joined the firm as a partner in our Toronto office. Nadia will be bringing almost two decades of experience in demanding and complex private practice and in-house environments to our Business Law

In this awards-focused session of Arbitration Boot Camp, Arbitrator Lisa C. Munro FCIArb, Q.Arb covers: What are the differences between court reasons and arbitration awards?Sufficiency of reasonsJurisdiction issues that can ariseDissentsDealing with cont

January 10, 2024 – Toronto - Lerners LLP is proud to announce that effective January 1st, 2024, Tammy Ring will lead our Toronto office as Managing Partner, continuing our firm’s legacy of strong, collaborative leadership and legal excellence. Tammy Ring,

Lerners LLP is proud to congratulate seven impressive young lawyers on their admission to the partnership: George Hamzo, Hilary Leitch, Jennifer Cook, John Petrella, Justin Martin, Kimberly Cura, and Mitchell Brown.“We are excited to welcome this group of

Navigating "grey divorces" comes with unique challenges, especially for retired or near-retirement couples. In a recent article published by Wealth Professional Magazine, family lawyers Joanne Stewart and Sarah Conlin describe the impact divorces have on

At a recent Wealth Professional roundtable, Sarah Conlin and Ryan McNeil spoke about the unique treatment of the matrimonial home under Ontario's family legislation, and Kimberly Cura shared how changes in the Succession Law Reform Act affect wills after

As a partner in our London and Strathroy offices, Joe understands that success in private practice means providing “business first” advice and exceptional client service. Called to the bar in 2015, he joined the firm’s active business law and real estate

In the 12th session of her monthly webinar series, Arbitrator Lisa C. Munro FCIArb, Q.Arb conducts a deep dive into the impact of the decision in Aroma Franchise Company, Inc. v Aroma Espresso Bar Canada Inc., and an arbitrator's duty to disclose.

Lerners is pleased that the firm has been listed in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business as a leading law firm in Canada, for the third year in a row! Recognized in the areas of Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations).

Lerners LLP is pleased to announce that we have once again increased our bench strength with the arrival of 5 new associates in our London and Toronto offices.Each of our new team members bring a combination of client-centered, solution-focused, innovativ

In this session, arbitrator Lisa C. Munro FCIArb, Q.Arb continues the discussion of 10 common mistakes made in arbitration, including: does it matter whether the domestic or international act applies?; inherent jurisdiction v power to maintain the integri

We’re proud to welcome 10 new articling students to our firm. We look forward to mentoring them, offering practical experience, and providing opportunities to discover the areas of law about which they’re most passionate as they advance their career

On September 27th, Rehabilitation professionals gathered for a morning of presentations, panel discussions, and networking, taking away key insights into the statutory accident benefits schedule – from file opening to closing! Hosted by our London Persona

In this session of Arbitration Boot Camp, Arbitrator Lisa C. Munro FCIArb, Q.Arb discusses the first 5 of 10 common mistakes made in arbitration: Seat of the arbitrationAward v orderDoes it matter whether the domestic or international act applies?Differen

This year, our firm was recognized across a wide variety of practice areas across all of our offices. In addition to the individuals identified in the guide, Lerners is particularly proud to have been named “Law Firm of the Year” nationwide, in the

LONDON/TORONTO - June 30, 2023 – Lerners is proud and delighted to announce the recipients of our Learn with Lerners Bursary and Mentorship Program, now in its third year. Congratulations to Jodi Ismail Adel Elbatrawy of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Scho

In a recent article published by Law 360 Canada, Jacob Damstra writes about the ongoing debate on the usefulness of replies in appellate advocacy and whether to seek permission to file a written reply on appeals. Read the full article here*. *This article

In this session, Arbitrator Lisa C. Munro, FCIArb, Q. Arb covers topics such as: Understanding the differences between arbitration and litigation advocacy; How to make the most of these differences to achieve the objectives of arbitration – just, speedy,

Congratulations to the counsel team of Kirk Boggs, Jason Squire and Michael Dunk on their successful defence of a class action on behalf of their client arising from business interruption policy claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Our very own Kirk Boggs was quoted in a Law360 Canada article about the Court of Appeal decision in Avedian v. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. where he acted as counsel for the successful respondents.

Lerners is proud to announce that Sandev Purewal, a partner in our Toronto office, has become the President-Elect of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA).Sandev is a personal injury lawyer whose practice is focused on serious personal injury matte

Looking to build a privacy management program for your organization, but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! Register now for our June 1st seminar to hear lawyer and Chief Privacy Officer, Alysia Christiaen, speak on privacy considerations f

Lerners would like to congratulate The McAuley Boys, who will be inducted into the London Music Hall of Fame. The McAuley Boys are an R&B quartet consisting of brothers Gary, George, Randy and our very own Mark McAuley, an associate in our business an

It’s that time of the year again! Our 5th annual leasing seminar is right around the corner and you won’t want to miss out.Join us online or in person at the London Club for an exciting morning of discussion on topical leasing issues related to tenants, l

Lerners congratulates Jacob Aitcheson, Partner in the Firm’s London office, on his appointment as president of The Middlesex Law Association. This most recent appointment continues the Firm’s proud tradition of leadership within London, and Ontario more g

Congratulations to our 41 #LernersLeaders who have been recognized by their peers across 10 practice areas for their exceptional expertise, leadership, professionalism and client service in the 2023 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: An

Lerners LLP is proud to congratulate seven outstanding lawyers on their admission to the Firm’s partnership: Lindsay Abercrombie, Debbie Boswell, Kathryn Ball, Mark Evans, Jane Scholes, Greg Willson and Renée Zatzman Stein.“We are thrilled to welcome this

Forward-thinking all-female leadership team invests in individuals and breaks industry stereotypesTORONTO / LONDON, December 15, 2022 - Leading full-service law firm, Lerners LLP, today announced the appointment of Partner, Cynthia B. Kuehl to Firm Chair,

We’re pleased to congratulate our partne Faisal B. Joseph, who had an Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred upon him by his alma mater, St. Francis Xavier University, in recognition of his long-standing, fearless commitment to justice, service to the Ca

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognized in the Globe and Mail's Report on Business as a leading law firm in Canada, for the second year in a row! Recognized in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Health Care & Life Sciences, and Insurance,

On October 20th, our business law group held its 5th Annual Private Lending Breakfast & Learn, providing insights for private lenders on various legal and insurance topics. Emceeing the morning event was our very own David Lyons, with presentations gi

Lerners is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2023 Robert J. Fenn of Rohmer & Fenn will be joining our Toronto office as counsel at the firm.Bob, a member of the bars of Ontario, British Columbia, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, will be brin

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our two newest associates, Entisar Bukair and Katharine Creighton! Entisar and Katharine have both joined our London office, bringing with them a combination of client-centred, solution-focused, innovative thinki

Thank you to St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation for granting our Kitchener-Waterloo office and lawyers the opportunity to be this year’s Lead Sponsor for their 3rd Annual Double’s Open. This year’s tournament was a resounding success, with over $50,00

Lerners LLP is pleased to announce that we have once again increased our litigation bench strength with the arrival of 6 new associates in our London, Strathroy, and Toronto offices. Each of our new team members brings a combination of client-centered, so

The 2023 Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business Guide has recognized seven of our outstanding litigators as leading practitioners in their fields.Andrea Plumb: Healthcare – ContentiousAnne Spafford: Healthcare – ContentiousCynthia Kuehl: H

We’re proud to announce the commencement of our 2022-2023 articling student program. We’ve welcomed ten new articling students to this year’s program and are excited to have them learn and experience working at a firm over the next twelve months. The sele

We’re pleased to announce that the following lawyers have been recognized by their peers and colleagues as leading lawyers across 24 areas of practice in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada™. Adam J. Patenaude: Health Care Law; Medical Neglige

London – August 19, 2022 – On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 6:45 p.m., the lives of at least six London families were forever altered following a motor vehicle collision. What was an outing for a group of Brownies and their adult supervisors ended in tra

Lerners is further expanding its London Health Law, Education, and Plaintiff Personal Injury groups with the arrival of a new associate, Megan Dawson. Megan has worked in various legal clinics and previously articled at a personal injury firm.Megan is mot

Lerners is further expanding its health law and commercial litigation team with the arrival of a new associate, Andrea S. Levstik. Andrea has experience conducting external and workplace investigations involving universities, municipalities, hospitals, an

Lerners is pleased to announce that Cynthia Kuehl, a Partner in our Toronto office, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Advocates’ Society (TAS) for a four year term. TAS is a not-for-profit association of more than 6,000 judges, lawyers and

Lerners is proud to announce that Peter W. Kryworuk, senior Partner in our London office, has been elected President of The Advocates’ Society (TAS), where he will also continue in his role as a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. TA

May 12, 2022 – Toronto-ON – Lerners is pleased to announce that Sandev Purewal has joined our Toronto office as part of our growing personal injury and class actions law groups. Sandev is an experienced and respected litigator, and we are thrilled to welc

Lerners' very own Pino Cianfarani was featured in this article from Canadian Lawyer Magazine where he comments on how the decision clarified the policy-decision immunity defence. Pino will be speaking at Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Liability and Risk Manag

Lerners is further expanding its Commercial Litigation and Health Law teams, with the arrival of Carolyn McKeen. Carolyn has developed a broad practice encompassing many aspects of Health Law and Commercial Litigation, including employment and human right

Lerners is expanding its Commercial and Health Law teams with the arrival of Joshua Lerner. Joshua has developed a broad practice encompassing many aspects of health law and commercial litigation, including medical negligence, professional liability, prof

April 8th, 2022 – London – Lerners is excited to announce the further growth of their business law team with a new Associate, Andrew Johnson. Andrew has worked as an associate since 2017, and his practice includes working in the areas of franchise law, te

As an organization devoted to the rule of law and to the cause of justice, Lerners condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and expresses its steadfast solidarity with the Ukrainian people. We also wish to express our solidarity with Ukrainian

Throughout the year, we witnessed a number of civil decisions released by the appellate courts in this country that grappled with deeply systemic issues, many of which are to be re-visited by our highest court. We also saw many meaningful changes in appel

On February 22, 2022 at 6:00pm a release was issued by the Concerned Unitholders of Bridging Finance Inc. (the “Concerned Unitholders”) stating that they had retained Domenico Magisano of Lerners LLP with respect to a motion brought by PricewaterhouseCoop

January 24th, 2022 – London - Lerners LLP is expanding our business law team with a new partner in our London office, Kenneth (Ken) McGill. An experienced corporate lawyer of more than 40 years, Ken is committed to working toward the best possible outcome

January 12, 2022 – Toronto and London - Lerners LLP is proud to announce that effective January 1st, 2022, our tradition of exceptional leadership continues with the appointment of Yola Ventresca as Managing Partner of our London office. A first-generatio

Lerners LLP is proud to congratulate five impressive young lawyers on their admission to partnership: Natalie Carrothers, Nicholas Cummings, Jacob Damstra, Brandon Duewel, and Jordan McKie.“We are proud to welcome such excellent lawyers as partners in our

We're thrilled to announce the expansion of our Plaintiff Personal Injury Group in Toronto with the arrival of Erika Tower. Erika is dedicated to providing exceptional legal service with compassion and sensitivity, ensuring that our clients will continue

Lerners is proud to congratulate partner Andrew Hentz on being named as one of London’s top 20 under 40 business people by London Inc. Magazine. A partner in the Real Estate and Land Development Group of our London office, Andrew Hentz is a dedicated coun

We’re proud to congratulate Alfonso Campos Reales on being named one of Lexpert’s “Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40” for 2021. The “Rising Stars” awards celebrate lawyers under 40 from across Canada who are at the top of the legal profession — both

We’re pleased to announce that as a result of a recent survey conducted by the Globe and Mail, our dispute resolution expertise has once again been recognized by peers and clients, this time with a spot on the inaugural list of Canada’s Best Law Firms.

We’re thrilled to congratulate our very own Janet Stewart, who has had an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) conferred upon her by University of Western Ontario, in recognition of her long-standing commitment to the advancement of women in law, and to serving

Lerners LLP is pleased to announce that we have increased our litigation bench strength with the arrival of 10 new associates in our Toronto, London, and Kitchener-Waterloo offices.Each of our new team members brings a combination of client-centered, solu

Lerners is pleased to announce that Alysia Christiaen has been appointed to the Board of Directors of London Health Sciences Foundation. Alysia advises businesses and other organizations across Ontario on privacy issues, including the development of priva

The 2022 Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business Guide has recognized seven of our outstanding litigators as leading practitioners in their fields. Andrea Plumb: Healthcare – ContentiousAnne Spafford : Healthcare – ContentiousCynthia Kuehl:

Civil Procedure Practice in Ontario 2021, the guide to Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Courts of Justice Act, and Limitations Act was released on September 7, 2021. Written by a team of 135 leading practitioners and experts, it feature

Lerners is pleased to announce that Peter W. Kryworuk has been elected Vice-President of The Advocates’ Society (TAS), where he will continue in his role as a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.In addition to the many leadership posi

March 24, 2021 – LONDON – Lerners LLP is proud to support Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods in the delivery of hot meals for frontline workers in long-term care homes.Mr. Fakih, having previously undertaken a similar program to deliver meals to L

A New Collaboration between Lerners LLP and Lady Justice Apparel™As one of the leading law firms when it comes to gender parity, and as part of our continued commitment to developing, promoting and supporting the interests of women in the law and in the c