Our full-service legal team seamlessly integrates cross-specialty expertise to provide strategic insights and exceptional service throughout the lifecycle of your business, advising on capital investments and M&A opportunities and all business-related issues—from real estate to cybersecurity to workplace law and more.
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Build your business
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Protect your family
with Torkin Manes.Connect with us. Connect to solutions.Our lawyers focus on each client’s unique circumstances to help them successfully navigate the issues arising from separation, including property division, support and parenting. As your partners and advocates, we provide creative solutions to protect your interests and safeguard the future of your family.
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Accelerate your position
with Torkin Manes.Connect with us. Connect to results.When disputes arise, Torkin Manes’ litigators are in your corner. Combative or collaborative, we champion our clients’ interests, assess the risks and impacts, and develop compelling strategic arguments that optimize the chances of favourable resolutions.
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Preserve your legacy
with Torkin Manes.Connect with us. Connect to the future.Our lawyers guide you through matters related to business succession planning, trusts and tax structures, inheritance and charitable giving, and more to safeguard your business and family.
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Develop your projects
with Torkin Manes.Connect with us. Connect to opportunities.Our construction and commercial real estate lawyers bring extensive industry and practical experience to help clients strategically and judiciously navigate the entire lifecycle of even the most complex projects.
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About Us
Ranked the #1 regional law firm in Ontario, Torkin Manes offers a wide range of business and litigation legal services. Whether you are building and scaling a business, managing M&A transactions and private equity investments, planning for your family’s future or preparing for a trial, we provide practical, intelligent and strategic advice and advocacy to get you through critical junctures in your life.
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Why Torkin Manes
At Torkin Manes, our lawyers prioritize developing a deep, personal understanding of our clients' needs. Our commitment extends beyond immediate legal matters, as we provide proactive care and astute, client-centric advice. With every deliverable, we ensure high-quality legal work and decisive solutions that foster trust. We offer personalized top-tier counsel, ensuring our clients’ interests remain at the forefront of everything we do.
Publications
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Cracking Down on Money Laundering in Real Estate
Canadian Institute: 24th Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime
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Privacy and AI: Laying the Foundation for Responsible Use
2025 ISACA Toronto Chapter Annual Summer Conference
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Canada’s Next Cybersecurity Chapter: Bill C-8
Torkin Manes LegalPoint
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Bill 188, Supporting Children's Futures Act, 2024 – Part II: Overview of Upcoming Changes to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
Ontario Care Collective 2025 Conference
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Valuation Cases: Trends and Takeaways - Key Cases and Civil Rules Review
Chartered Business Valuators Institute
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Your Comprehensive Guide to Residential Real Estate Transactions Part II: Loans and Mortgage Enforcement
Ontario Bar Association
Explore Career Opportunities.
Looking for an opportunity to succeed? You’re looking in the right place. Whether you are an articling student, junior associate, partner or support staff, Torkin Manes offers an enriching professional, collegial and inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of its people and helps each firm member maximize their potential to achieve the greatest success in their role.
News, Events & Webinars
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Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series
Justyna Waxman and Nikita Mathew are the Program Chairs of Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series, presented the Ontario Bar Association. The first session in the seri... -
Marco P. Falco Wins Ontario Reports Writing Award on Legal Strategies for Business in Tariff War
Congratulations to Marco P. Falco, Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, for jointly winning first place in the Ontario Reports’ writing contest, “Navigating Tariff Tensions: Legal... -
Roland Hung to speak at 2025 ISACA Toronto Chapter Annual Summer Conference
Roland Hung, partner in our Corporate/Commercial, Technology, and Privacy & Data Management Groups along with Carlos A.P. Chalico, partner at EY, will be speaking to attendees of the 2025 ISACA T... -
Lisa Corrente to speak at the Ontario Care Collective Conference
Lisa Corrente, Partner and Co-Chair of our Residential Care Facilities Group, will be speaking at the Ontario Care Collective 2025 Conference on June 18. -
U of T Law Celebrates Marco Falco as a Distinguished Alumni
In honour of the 75th anniversary of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, the Faculty chose to celebrate this milestone by recognizing 75 distinguished alumni in its book, "75 Years, 75 Stories... -
Robert Barbiero guest lectured at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Robert Barbiero recently conducted a seminar course titled, "Advanced Legal Issues in Healthcare."
Notable Topics
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AI & Technology
Critical to the success of any business today is understanding and using technology effectively and keeping up-to-date with the constant evolution of complex laws and regulations governing AI and other emerging technologies. -
Not-for-Profit & Charities
While not-for-profits and charities can be as wide-ranging and complex as their commercial counterparts, they operate in a different legal framework due to their special tax status and compliance requirements. -
Separation & Parenting
When confronted with divorce, the stakes are high and the process is difficult, requiring considerable thought and balance when protecting children’s best interests, safeguarding financial information, structuring parenting arrangements, and more. -
Workplace Law
Workplace laws are complex and balance the need for innovation, efficiency and the protection of employees. Executives, managers and HR professionals must handle constantly changing E&L legislation. -
Trials & Appeals
In business and every day life, conflicts inevitably arise, forcing involved parties to contemplate their optimal process to resolve them. When disputes cannot be resolved by a negotiated settlement, other forms of dispute resolution will need to be considered. -
Data Privacy & Security
With the growth of electronic/mobile commerce and data storage, privacy, cybersecurity and data management issues have become major factors of doing business in Canada and around the world. -
Cannabis in Canada
Having been at the forefront of this rapidly growing and accelerating industry, our team is well-equipped to inform you on any aspects related to the industry - organization, raising capital, licensing, retail, M&A, listing on a recognized stock exchange - and more. -
Landlord & Tenant Issues
Whether you're looking for information on the purchase and sale of property, real estate financing, commercial leasing, lease review and negotiations, or other real estate-related queries, we've got you covered.