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LEXPERT Special Edition

Nov 21, 2024

LEXPERT Special Edition – Litigation 2024

Tyr is proud to announce that partners Melanie Baird, James Bunting, Sean Campbell, and James Doris are featured in the LEXPERT Special EditionLitigation 2024.

This special edition profiles the top Lexpert-ranked litigators in Canada.

Tyr’s elite litigation team specializes in trial work and providing strategic solutions to complex disputes. Our litigators are committed to providing excellent client service and innovative solutions that align with our clients’ objectives.

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LEXPERT Rising Stars

Nov 20, 2024

LEXPERT – Rising Stars 2024

Tyr is thrilled to announce that partner Michael O’Brien has been recognized for his exceptional trial skills, commitment to excellence and contributions to the profession. Michael has been named in the 2024 LEXPERT Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under, an award granted to the most outstanding legal talent under 40 in Canada.

Michael joins the growing list of Tyr’s trial lawyers who have been granted this recognition. Both Melanie Baird and James Bunting are prior recipients.

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Legal 500 - 2025 Rankings

Nov 19, 2024

The Legal 500 Canada 2025 rankings

Tyr’s Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property practice areas have been recognized by The Legal 500 in their latest guide to the best law firms in Canada. The Legal 500 has also recognized the head of our Intellectual Property team, Melanie Baird, as a Leading Partner in Intellectual Property.

These recognitions highlight Tyr’s commitment to trial excellence, innovation and client service.

Dispute Resolution: Ontario – Elite Boutique
Intellectual Property – Elite Boutique
Leading Partner in IP

Best Law Firms - Canada

Oct 31, 2024

Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms Canada 2025

Tyr LLP has been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of Canada's Best Law Firms for 2025 in their inaugural rankings report. Canada rankings are the result of thorough research, incorporating the feedback of almost 2,200 clients, more than 4,600 lawyers, 206 interviews with practice group and firm leaders, and comprehensive data.

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IAM Global Leaders 2025

Oct 30, 2024

Intellectual Asset Management – Global Leaders 2025

Tyr LLP is pleased to share that partner Melanie Baird has been recognized by IAM as a Global Leader in their 2025 Guide. One of Canada’s preeminent intellectual property litigators, Melanie leads Tyr's IP Litigation Group. The IAM Global Leaders Guide 2025 recognizes the world’s most elite patent practitioners not only for their deep expertise and experience, but also their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond in delivering value for their clients.

To be considered for inclusion in the esteemed group of IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of IAM Patent 1000, the market-leading annual directory that identifies the top individual patent practitioners in the world’s most significant patent jurisdictions.

Congratulations Melanie, on this well-deserved recognition which reflects your long-standing dedication to excellence in intellectual property litigation.

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Canada's Best Law Firms 2025

Oct 23, 2024

Canada's Best Law Firms 2025 – Globe & Mail

Tyr’s elite trial team has once again been recognized by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine as one of Canada's Best Law Firms 2025 for Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations). The national ranking is based on a broad survey of lawyers in private practice and in in-house legal departments.

Congratulations to our Tyr team on this achievement. For more information and to view the full list of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2025, click below.

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Lexpert Insolvency & Restructuring

Oct 15, 2024

LEXPERT Insolvency & Restructuring Special Edition 2024

Led by Jason Wadden, Tyr's insolvency and restructuring litigation team has been recognized in the LEXPERT Insolvency & Restructuring Special Edition 2024. Tyr's insolvency litigators are trial tested and represent clients in a variety of creditor and restructuring related claims. Congratulations to Jason Wadden, James Doris, James Bunting, Sean Campbell and Michael O'Brien for this recognition.

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Cole Meagher Rising Star

Oct 7, 2024

Tyr Partner Cole Meagher recognized as a "Rising Star" by Managing IP

Congratulations to Tyr LLP partner Cole Meagher for being regognized as a "Rising Star" once again by Managing IP. The award recognizes some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners in private practice.

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Cole Meagher announcement

Oct 1, 2024

Tyr welcomes Cole Meagher to Partnership

Tyr is pleased to welcome Cole Meagher to the partnership. Cole is an experienced and trial-tested intellectual property litigator. He is recognized as a “Rising Star” by Managing IP and LMG Life Sciences and has been named “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers since 2021. Cole leverages his background working in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare advertising to achieve excellent results for his clients in and out of the courtroom. Cole’s practice includes all forms of sophisticated and contentious intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyright, and licensing disputes. He has represented a wide variety of clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and technology industries before the Ontario Superior Court, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Devon Johnson announcement

Sep 27, 2024

Tyr welcomes new associate – Devon Johnson

Tyr is pleased to welcome Devon Johnson to our elite trial team. Prior to joining Tyr, Devon practised for several years with the litigation department of a National law firm where he carried on a general litigation practice with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes and the infrastructure sector. Devon is a skilled advocate who has represented clients in a variety of court hearings, commercial arbitrations and at a public inquiry. We are excited to welcome Devon to the firm.

Chambers 2025

Sep 26, 2024

Tyr LLP Trial Practice Recognized in Band 1 by Chambers Canada

Tyr LLP has been ranked by Chambers Canada in its top band of litigation firms – Band 1. Tyr is honoured by this ranking which recognizes our commitment to advocacy, strategy and elite trial practice.

In addition to the firm’s top ranking, Chambers individually recognized Partners Melanie Baird, James Bunting and James Doris for their respective expertise across several practice areas including Dispute Resolution (Arbitration), Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property (Litigation).

Chambers & Partners

Recognized in Chambers Canada 2025 Guide:

Tyr LLP
Canada: ONTARIO – Litigation (General Commercial: Highly Regarded) BAND 1

James Bunting
Canada: NATIONWIDE – Dispute Resolution (Arbitration)
Canada: ONTARIO – Litigation (General Commercial)

Melanie Baird
Canada: NATIONWIDE – Intellectual Property (Litigation)

James W. E. Doris
Canada: ONTARIO – Litigation (General Commercial)

Best Lawyers 2025

Sep 3, 2024

Tyr's Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers

Tyr LLP is pleased to be recognized by Best Lawyers Canada. Congratulations to Melanie Baird, James Bunting, Sean Campbell, James Doris, Amy Grenon, Laura MacDonald, Pinta Maguire, Alexandria Matic, Cole Meagher, Michael O’Brien, Carlos Sayao and Jason Wadden for their recognition.

Best Lawyers

Recognized among The Best Lawyers in Canada (2025 Edition):

Melanie Baird
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Health Care Law
Insurance Law
Intellectual Property Law

James Bunting
Advertising & Marketing Law
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Securities Law
Sports Law

Sean R. Campbell
Advertising & Marketing Law
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Securities Law

James W. E. Doris
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Director & Officer Liability Practice
Gaming Law
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Law
Securities Law

Amy Grenon
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Intellectual Property Law

Laura E. MacDonald
Intellectual Property Law

Pinta Maguire
Health Care Law
Medical Negligence

Michael O'Brien
Administrative and Public Law

Jason Wadden
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Law

Ones to Watch

Recognized among The Best Lawyers in Canada - Ones to Watch (2025 Edition):

Alexandria Matic
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Privacy and Data Security Law

Cole Meagher
Intellectual Property Law

Carlos Sayao
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Administrative & Public Law Advertising & Marketing Law Biotechnology & Life Sciences Practice Class Action Litigation Corporate & Commercial Litigation Director & Officer Liability Practice Gaming Law Health Care Law Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Law Insurance Law Intellectual Property Law Medical Negligence Securities Law Sports Law

Benchmark Top 100 Women

Aug 15, 2024

Benchmark Top 100 Women

Tyr LLP is honoured to share that Melanie Baird has been named to Benchmark Litigation Canada's Top 100 Women in Litigation list. Melanie has acted as lead counsel in some of the most impactful disputes in her fields in Canada. This recognition underscores Melanie's exceptional legal skill, leadership, and commitment to her clients.

Congratulations, Melanie, on this prestigious and well-deserved honour.

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Benchmark 40 & Under

Aug 7, 2024

Benchmark 40 & Under Litigation Star

Congratulations to Tyr LLP Partner, Michael O'Brien who has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under Canada List. The Canada List identifies the most notable up-and-coming litigation lawyers in Canada.

Michael’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence have set him apart in the field of litigation and we are proud to have Michael as part of our team.

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LMG Life Sciences

Jul 22, 2024

LMG Life Sciences Shortlist Announced

Tyr LLP is proud of the recognition its IP litigation team has received as part of the LMG Life Sciences 2024 Americas Awards. Melanie Baird has been shortlisted for Patent Litigator of the Year – Canada and Cole Meagher has been shortlisted for Canada Rising Star. Congratulations Melanie and Cole!

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Lexpert Technology and Health

Jun 17, 2024

LEXPERT Technology & Health Sciences Special Edition

Tyr LLP is proud to announce Partners Melanie Baird and Amy Grenon are featured in the LEXPERT Technology & Health Sciences Special Edition 2024. This publication recognizes leading legal professionals who have demonstrated outstanding expertise and contributions in technology and health sciences law. Melanie and Amy are listed for their significant impacts through their legal practice, innovation, and commitment to advancing these specialized sectors. Congratulations, Melanie and Amy, on this well-deserved honour.

IAM 1000

Jun 10, 2024

IAM Patent 1000 Rankings

Tyr LLP is pleased to announce that partners Melanie Baird and Amy Grenon have been recognized in the litigation category of the 13th edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. This publication identifies individuals who stand out for their exceptional skill sets and profound insights into patent matters. With this being IAM Patent 1000’s most comprehensive review yet, it is an honour to have both Melanie (Gold Designation) and Amy (Bronze Designation) recognized again.

Congratulations, Melanie and Amy!

IP Stars

Jun 4, 2024

Top 250 Women in IP and IP Stars

Tyr LLP is proud to announce that Partner and Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, Melanie Baird, has been recognized for a fifth consecutive year as one of the Top 250 Women in IP worldwide by Managing IP. This list recognizes the leading female IP practitioners in private practice globally who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.

Melanie is also ranked as a Trade Mark Star and Patent Star, alongside Partner Amy Grenon who is ranked as a Patent Star by Managing IP 2024.

Congratulations Melanie and Amy.

Jason Wadden

May 21, 2024

The Advocates’ Society - Commercial List Advocacy

Tyr Partner Jason Wadden co-chaired The Advocates’ Society’s Commercial List Advocacy program on May 23, 2024. Click below to learn more and view available materials.

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Caster Semenya

May 14, 2024

Tyr Honoured to Represent Caster Semenya in Landmark Human Rights Hearing

Double Olympic Champion Caster Semenya is feeling poised and confident in advance of her landmark hearing tomorrow before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. This historic hearing is the latest chapter of her 15-year fight to compete in sport without having to undergo unethical and unnecessarily medical treatment. Tyr partners James Bunting and Carlos Sayao are part of Caster's international legal team before the Grand Chamber.

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OTLA

May 9, 2024

Pinta Maguire speaks at OTLA’s 2024 Spring Conference

Tyr Partner and Head of the Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta J. Maguire, spoke at OTLA’s Spring Conference on May 10, 2024, “Choosing Your Battles with the CMPA: When to Cooperate and When to Dig In”. Click below to learn more and view available materials.

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Rise of the Machine

Apr 10, 2024

Webinar: Class Actions in Canada and the Rise of the Machine

Tyr partners James Bunting, Sean Campbell, Pinta Maguire and Carlos Sayao were joined by renowned comedian Steve Patterson for an informative (and entertaining) moderated discussion about class actions in Canada, including privacy cases based on the tort of intrusion upon seclusion and class actions involving artificial intelligence. Click below to view the webinar.

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NEW Intellectual Property Group

Apr 8, 2024

Tyr LLP Launches Intellectual Property Litigation Group

Melanie Baird, one of Canada's preeminent intellectual property litigators, joins Tyr LLP to launch and lead the firm's intellectual property trial practice. Melanie brings a track record of success leading multiple complex Patent, Pharmaceutical Patent, Life Sciences, Trademark, Copyright and Technology cases. Melanie is consistently recognized as a leading lawyer both in Canada and globally. She was named IP Litigator of the Year in 2022 and again in 2023, is ranked as one of the Top 100 Women Litigators in Canada and one of the Top 250 Women in IP worldwide, and is recognized by every major legal directory including Lexpert, IAM Patent 1000 and Chambers.

Melanie is joined by partner Amy Grenon, an exceptional litigator specializing in complex Patent, Pharmaceutical Patent, Life Sciences, Trademark, Copyright and Technology disputes. Leveraging her degree in biochemistry, Amy acts for a wide range of clients, from scaling companies to the Fortune 500, across diverse sectors such as life sciences, technology, sports, energy and consumer packaged goods. Amy is also recognized as a leading lawyer in IP and life sciences including in Lexpert, IAM Patent 1000 and World Trademark Review 1000.

Melanie and Amy also welcome intellectual property litigators, Laura E. MacDonald, Cole Meagher, and Nick Morrow to the Tyr team. Laura, Cole and Nick join Tyr from established Bay Street intellectual property trial teams and are well versed in the complexities of patent trials. The new team is supported by and will integrate with the firm's existing trial lawyers, including several lawyers with substantial Federal Court and Appellate experience.

Life Sciences & Pharma Litigation Patent Litigation Trademark & Copyright Litigation Appellate Litigation Commercial Disputes Privacy & Technology Disputes

Advocates Society

Apr 5, 2024

Pinta Maguire speaks at The Advocates' Society's Navigating Interprovincial Personal Injury Disputes Webinar

Tyr Partner and Head of the Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta J. Maguire, spoke at The Advocates' Society's Navigating Interprovincial Personal Injury Disputes webinar on April 8, 2024. The session provided a substantive overview of how to avoid common pitfalls that arise when other jurisdictions are at play. Click below to learn more and view available materials.

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Osgoode Health Law Certificate Program

Apr 1, 2024

Pinta Maguire speaks at Osgoode’s Health Law Certificate Program

Tyr Partner and Head of the Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta J. Maguire, spoke at Osgoode’s Health Law Certificate program on April 2, 2024 on Medical Malpractice: Theory and Practice. The session provided a substantive overview of the area plus a mock examination for discovery. Click below to learn more and view available materials.

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Alex Matic announcement

Mar 25, 2024

Tyr welcomes Alexandria Matic to Partnership

Alexandria Matic carries on a broad litigation practice at Tyr LLP, with significant experience in international and domestic arbitration, commercial disputes, medical negligence, and information and technology litigation. She also acts as pro bono counsel on a variety of sport and public interest matters.

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Mar 21, 2024

Judge Dismisses Coco Family Lawsuit Against GFL

James Bunting and Shimon Sherrington represented GFL Environmental Inc. successfully defending an Application brought by the Coco family.

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Mar 21, 2024

Tyr lawyers defending Google LLC in proposed $8 Billion Class Action Lawsuit

Tyr lawyers, James Bunting, Anisah Hassan, Alexandria Matic and Anna White are defending Google LLC in a proposed class action before the Federal Court alleging breach of the advertising provisions of the Competition Act.

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Law360 Canada

Jan 30, 2024

Court allows appeal in dispute over parking lot space outlined in a lease

The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal concerning a store's claimed loss to the right to parking lot space that it was allegedly entitled to under a lease. Counsel for the Appellant, Anna White of Tyr LLP, stated “What we're quite pleased about is that [the Court of Appeal] just confirmed the long-standing property law principle that the leasehold proprietary interest requires exclusive possession”.

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Industry Rankings 2023

Nov 28, 2023

Tyr LLP Industry Rankings - Year in Review

Tyr LLP was awarded Boutique Firm of the Year by Benchmark, recognized by Chambers for Litigation: General Commercial, included on Lexpert's Who's Who litigation charts for both Litigation and Commercial Litigation, and once again named among Canada's Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail.

Our partners and associates were ranked in Lexpert, including in the Litigation, Mining and Energy Special Editions, Chambers, Benchmark, Best Lawyers and Who's Who Legal among others. We are honoured that our commitment to strategic, innovative and effective advocacy has been recognized by our clients and peers and proud to be ranked in these respected industry rankings.

Globe & Mail

Tyr LLP named among Canada's Best Law Firms 2024, Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations)

Lexpert

Tyr LLP - Commercial Litigation Who's Who: Toronto

Tyr LLP - Litigation Who's Who: Toronto

James Bunting, Sean Campbell, James Doris, Pinta Maguire, Michael O’Brien, Carlos Sayao (Leading Lawyers to Watch) recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

James Bunting, Sean Campbell, James Doris, Michael O’Brien, Carlos Sayao recognized among Canada's Leading Lawyers in Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2023

James Bunting, Sean Campbell, Michael O’Brien recognized among Canada’s Leading Lawyers in Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2023

Sean Campbell and James Doris recognized among Canada's Leading Lawyers in Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2023

James Bunting and James Doris recognized in The 2023 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Lexpert/ALM 500)

Chambers

Tyr LLP Recognized for Litigation: General Commercial

James Bunting
Recognized in Canada 2024
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Recognized in Global 2023
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

James Doris
Recognized in Canada 2024
Litigation: General Commercial

Benchmark

Tyr LLP – Boutique Firm of the Year

James Bunting
Litigation Star 2023 – Securities, Commercial, Class Action

Sean Campbell
Litigation Star 2023 – Securities, Commercial, Class Action

James Doris
Litigation Star 2023 – Competition/Antitrust, Commercial

Anisah Hassan
Future Star 2023

Pinta Maguire
Future Star 2023

Michael O'Brien
Future Star 2023, 40 & Under List

Carlos Sayao
Future Star 2023

Jason Wadden
Litigation Star 2023

Best Lawyers

Recognized among The Best Lawyers in Canada (2024 Edition):

James Bunting
Advertising & Marketing Law
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Securities Law
Sports Law

Sean Campbell
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Advertising and Marketing Law
Class Action Litigation

Pinta Maguire
Medical Negligence

James Doris
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Director & Officer Liability Practice
Gaming Law
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring
Securities Law

Jason Wadden
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring

Recognized among The Best Lawyers in Canada - Ones to Watch:

Anisah Hassan
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Alexandria Matic
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Theo Milosevic
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Carlos Sayao
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Who's Who Legal

James Bunting – WWL Ranking Recommended – Canada Commercial Litigation

CBA Representing Children webinar

Nov 24, 2023

Pinta Maguire spoke at OBA's Representing Children in Civil Matters Program

Tyr Partner and head of the Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta Maguire, spoke at OBA's Representing Children in Civil Matters program on November 29, 2023. Pinta discussed “Special Considerations for Commencing an Action”. Click below to learn more.

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Google Search

Sep 29, 2023

Federal Court of Appeal rules on “Right to be Forgotten” on Google

Tyr lawyers, Jim Bunting, Anisah Hassan and Anna White, represented Google LLC before the Federal Court of Appeal in Reference re subsection 18.3(1) of the Federal Courts Act regarding the application of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act to Google search results.

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Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit

Sep 19, 2023

Pinta Maguire speaks at the Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit

Tyr Partner and head of the Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta Maguire, spoke at LSO's 6th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit on September 20, 2023. Pinta provided an update of Evidence and discussed the important cases to know about. Click below to learn more.

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Sep 18, 2023

Tyr welcomes new associate - Joshua Hearn

Tyr is pleased to welcome Joshua Hearn to the firm as an associate. Prior to joining Tyr, Joshua was a judicial law clerk at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. Joshua is a passionate advocate. In law school, he was actively involved in the legal clinic system and worked at Parkdale Community Legal Services and West Toronto Community Legal Services. We are excited to welcome Joshua to the firm.

Best Lawyers 2024

Aug 24, 2023

Tyr's Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers

Tyr is pleased to be recognized by Best Lawyers Canada. Congratulations to James Bunting, Sean Campbell, James Doris, Pinta Maguire, Jason Wadden, Anisah Hassan, Carlos Sayao, Alexandria Matic and Theo Milosevic for their recognition.

Best Lawyers

Recognized among The Best Lawyers in Canada (2024 Edition):

James Bunting
Advertising & Marketing Law
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Securities Law
Sports Law

Sean R. Campbell
Advertising & Marketing Law
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation

James W. E. Doris
Class Action Litigation
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Director & Officer Liability Practice
Gaming Law
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Law
Securities Law

Jason Wadden
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Law

Pinta Maguire
Medical Negligence

Ones to Watch

Recognized among The Best Lawyers in Canada - Ones to Watch (2024 Edition):

Anisah Hassan
Corporate & Commercial Litigation

Alexandria Matic
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Theodore Milosevic
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Carlos Sayao
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Osaze De Rosario

Aug 10, 2023

York United's Osaze De Rosario banned for one month

Tyr's James Bunting and Carlos Lopez were honoured to represent Osaze De Rosario.

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Kaillie Humphries

Jul 12, 2023

Independent review of Kaillie Humphries' safe-sport complaint finds no evidence of harassment

Tyr partners James Bunting and Carlos Sayao represent Todd Hays responding to the complaints of harassment, which have been dismissed following a thorough independent investigation.

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Caster Semenya

Jul 11, 2023

Caster Semenya wins European Court of Human Rights appeal

Tyr partners James Bunting and Carlos Sayao are honoured to have been part of an international legal team advocating on behalf of Caster Semenya and the historic decision of the European Court of Human Rights.

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The Advocates' Society

May 24, 2023

Pinta Maguire speaking at The Advocates Society's
Examining and Cross-Examining Experts Program

The head of Tyr's Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta Maguire, will be speaking at The Advocates Society's Examining and Cross-Examining Experts Program on May 30, 2023. Pinta will be exploring practical issues relating to expert evidence and offer strategies on how to choose, use, prepare and challenge expert witnesses.

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Benchmark Boutique Firm of the Year

May 16, 2023

Tyr LLP Awarded Boutique Litigation Firm of the Year by Benchmark Canada

We are delighted to have been awarded 2023 Boutique Litigation Firm of the Year by Benchmark Canada. Congratulations to the full team at Tyr and to each of our Partners, all of whom are recognized individually by Benchmark as leading lawyers of the litigation bar.

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OTLA - Spring 2023 Conference

May 10, 2023

Pinta Maguire speaking at the OTLA Spring Conference

The head of Tyr's Medical Malpractice Group, Pinta Maguire, will be speaking at the upcoming Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association Spring Conference on May 12, 2023. She will be speaking about how to handle troublesome statistics and damages from medical harm using the principles set out in the seminal Supreme Court of Canada decision in Laferrière v. Lawson.

May 12, 2023 - 9am to 5pm

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Mar 27, 2023

Tyr welcomes new associate - Shimon Sherrington

Tyr is pleased to welcome Shimon Sherrington to the firm as an associate. Prior to joining Tyr, Shimon was an associate at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP.

Shimon is a passionate advocate. In law school, he was the Editor-in-Chief of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review and a volunteer caseworker at Downtown Legal Services. We are excited to welcome Shimon to the firm.

Lexpert 2023

Mar 1, 2023

Tyr Partners Recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Congratulations to Jim Bunting, Sean Campbell, Jim Doris, Pinta Maguire, Michael O'Brien and Carlos Sayao (Leading Lawyer to Watch) for their recognition in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory across 8 practice areas. The identification of leading practitioners is based upon a comprehensive annual survey of peers, law firms and corporate counsel across the country. To review Tyr's rankings, please click below:

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Lexpert 500

Jan 11, 2023

Tyr Lawyers ranked in Top 500 Lawyers most frequently recommended in Canada

Tyr LLP is proud to announce that two of our partners have once again been recognized in the 2023 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. The annual Guide recognizes an exclusive group of lawyers prominent in their practice areas who are ranked highest by law firm leaders and peers in a comprehensive annual survey. Congratulations to Jim Bunting and Jim Doris on this recognition.

Litigation - Corporate Commercial
Jim Bunting
Jim Doris

Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory rankings