Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario
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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 represented Subaru Canada in a variety of product liability and commercial litigation matters, including a claim involving misappropriation of confidential information.
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DMG's partners are among the smartest and most sophisticated legal thinkers.
DMG consistently provides clear, actionable advice that reflects a deep understanding of our commercial priorities, rather than purely theoretical legal analysis. The team demonstrates strong judgement and common-sense problem solving, often anticipating issues before they arise and offering practical solutions that balance legal risk with operational realities.
The firm's analysis of our situation is quick and on-point.
The team has an excellent grasp of the issues, demonstrates responsive thinking in court and expresses arguments succinctly.
DMG is a team of smart lawyers who are very efficient and extremely enjoyable to work with. The firm provides sophisticated legal analysis and terrific advocacy services.
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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 is distinguished by his strong commercial judgement and ability to provide clear, practical advice that is directly aligned with our business objectives.
John Mather is very intelligent and has exceptional skills, both orally and in written form.
He is a strong strategic partner because he takes the time to understand the business.
John is a star litigator with both a solid grasp of details and an implicit instinct for the practicalities of litigation. I trust him implicitly.
He gives advice that aligns with business goals.
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.
Kathryn is great in all respects.
Kathryn Manning is a strong and experienced litigator.
She is a model lawyer in every way.
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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