APPEALS
The hearing didn’t go as expected. The court’s decision left you confused and concerned.
No matter what happens, when a case doesn’t turn out as expected, consider your right to appeal. Our lawyers have argued appeals before all levels of the appeal courts and tribunals, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
We’ll help you navigate the viability of an appeal through every avenue. You’ll get exceptional advocacy any way you cut it.
Our appeals lawyers combine the analytical and intellectual requirements of appellate advocacy with the practical skills that are vital in successful appeals. From insightful initial opinions on the viability of an appeal, to exceptional written materials, to persuasive advocacy at every level, our experienced appeal lawyers will always put your client's best foot forward.
Our Appeals Group provides legal representation on appeals and reviews in a variety of subject areas, including:
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arbitration awards
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banking
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bankruptcy and insolvency
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business and commercial matters
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contracts
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class actions
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debtor / creditor law
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employment
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estates
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insurance
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medical malpractice
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municipal law
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negligence
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personal injury
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products liability
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professional liability
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real estate and leasing
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tax
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torts
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tribunal decisions
We act for existing clients on appeals and are also regularly engaged as special appellate counsel on new matters when a fresh perspective is required.
Timelines for appeals are strict. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Appeals Group when things don’t turn out as expected.
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- Enforceability of Settlements in the Context of Self-Represented Plaintiffs - Case Study: Huma v. Mississauga Hospital by Jessica Grant, November 24, 2020
- Jury Questions: When to Ask for Reasons - Case Study: Cheung v. Samra 2020 ONSC 4904 by Michael Kennedy, September 28, 2020
- A Plea for Simple Pleadings , McCague Borlack LLP, May 31, 2020
- Is it okay for jurors to engage in internet research during deliberations? Case Study: Patterson v Peladeau by Jennifer E. Kelly, May 11, 2020
- COVID-19: Taking stock of urgent motions by Ashley Faust, April 15, 2020
- Common Interest Privilege: A New Tool in the Litigation Basket by Howard Borlack, May 25, 2018
- Lights, camera, financial transaction: Auditor liability after the Livent decision , MB Client Newsletter, June 10, 2016
- Ontario Court of Appeal releases decision in expert evidence case , MB Newsletter, January 29, 2015
- Clearing the Path – The Availability of Summary Judgment , First Presented at an MB Client Seminar, June 12, 2014
- Protection for Settlement Negotiations , First presented at an MB Client Seminar, March 04, 2014
- Gordyukova v. Certas Direct Insurance Company, 2012 ONCA 563 , MB's AB Newsletter, September 13, 2012
- Enforcing Letters Rogatory: A warning to connected businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions , OBA Journal - Volume 19, No. 1 - Young Lawyers' Division, October 31, 2011
- A Dirt Bike is Considered an Automobile by the Ontario Court of Appeal , MB Transportation Newsletter, January 31, 2010
- Accident benefits priority dispute between driver's own insurer and company car's insurer , MB Transportation Newsletter, December 31, 2009