Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario
Ranked Individuals
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DMG Advocates is a leading Canadian litigation boutique specializing in commercial itigation.
DMG specializes in trials and appeals. The firm's litigators regularly appear before all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. They also specialize in arbitration proceedings, both domestic and international.
DMG's lawyers have decades of experience in a wide range of complex and high-stakes disputes across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, transportation, securities and shareholder disputes, media, technology, real estate, franchising, energy, construction and civil fraud and white collar crime.
DMG's clients include leading international automotive manufacturers, restaurant franchisors, media organizations and government agencies. DMG's lawyers have also served as counsel to justices of the Superior Court and Court of Appeal overseeing public inquries.
DMG is focused on providing practical, outcome-drive advice.
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DMG Advocates is a Toronto-based boutique which offers an excellent pedigree in commercial litigation matters. Its team advises both individual and corporate clients in a broad range of business disputes, including product liability claims, class action defence, shareholder litigation and real estate matters.
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DMG Advocates defended Ali Sabetian against a civil fraud claim brought against him by Middle East Bank, seeking approximately CAD3 million in damages.
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The team clearly lays out strategic options with implications and costs and benefits.
DMG works as a team, which contributes to a more well-rounded and responsive approach.
The DMG team provides practical, pragmatic advice.
The firm has a real depth of experience.
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John Mather is held in high esteem for his litigation practice, with sources applauding his advocacy skills and courtroom pedigree in high-stakes commercial and public law disputes. He is also experienced in representing parties in high-profile public inquiries.
John has a wonderful style that installs well deserved confidence in his work
John's legal advice consistently reflects a high level of sophistication, combining technical excellence with keen commercial insight of our firm's situation.
John is a highly skilled lawyer who is excellent on his feet and particularly good at seeing the big picture.
He can very efficiently and practically drive matters towards a desired result.
A founding partner of DMG Advocates, Kathryn Manning focuses her practice on assisting clients with commercial litigation matters. She has deep experience in litigating disputes around professional negligence and breaches of fiduciary duty.
She is smart, has terrific commercial sense and is efficient.
Kathryn has an excellent breadth of knowledge.
She is very responsive and a good strategist.
Litigation: Administrative & Public Law
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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Kathryn Manning
Kaley Pulfer
Ryder Gilliland
Corey Groper
Hugh DesBrisay
Kathryn Manning
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