Michael acts for both public and privately held companies, with an emphasis on contractual disputes, franchise agreements, oppression claims, injunctions, and class actions. He has deep knowledge of the property development and automotive sectors in particular, including disputes under the National Automobile Dealer Arbitration Program. Commended by a judge for conducting ‘highly focused and effective examinations’, Michael has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and regularly acts for clients in mediations and arbitrations. He is recognized by leading legal directories including the Legal 500 Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and the Best Lawyers in Canada. Michael is also the proud founder of Good Laughs, an annual fundraiser where lawyers perform stand-up comedy for a good cause, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local and national charities.
