Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario
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Provided by Ross Nasseri
Ross Nasseri LLP is one of Toronto’s foremost litigation boutiques, specializing in civil and regulatory disputes. Our exceptional lawyers have a broad range of experience and expertise, across different industries and areas of law.
We are devoted to helping our clients achieve their goals and provide strategic and practical advice. Our tight-knit, entrepreneurial team has top-level training and pedigree. Whether it’s negotiating a settlement, cross-examining a witness at trial, or arguing a complex legal issue on appeal, we are unflappable and unstoppable.
We have built a reputation as fearless and tenacious advocates who fight for our clients’ interests inside and outside the courtroom. We have been recognized as a leading litigation firm on a national level.. Our litigators have been individually recognized as leading lawyers.
Our clients include entrepreneurs, professionals, and businesses of all sizes including closely held/family companies, publicly traded corporations, and institutions.
We are trusted counsel in various areas of dispute resolution including:
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Ross Nasseri is a litigation boutique in Toronto that specialises in civil and regulatory disputes. It deals with a broad range of issues, including corporate and commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings, estates litigation and professional liability. It has particular expertise in commercial real estate disputes and acts for developers, brokerages and mortgage administrators.
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Ross Nasseri acted as lead counsel to Catherine Haggett, Jasmine Alura Hill and Jordan Austin Hill on a will challenge trial concerning a document put forward as Kenneth Hill's will, as well as related successful motions for productions of records from Grand River Enterprises.
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The Ross Nasseri team is nimble, flexible and particularly pragmatic.
Ross Nasseri are thorough and smart litigators.
The firm specialises in managing complex litigations.
The team provides strategic thinking in complex cases.
The Ross Nasseri team is resourceful and efficient.
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Toronto-based Justin Nasseri receives plaudits for his impressive advocacy skills, which he employs in a full range of commercial litigation matters.
He works really hard to make sure clients feel listened to.
Justin Nasseri is always prepared for the most difficult aspects of a case.
He has a diverse knowledge in case law and the legal system.
He is an astute advocate and understands how to give pragmatic and useful advice.
Justin is very thorough and detail-oriented.
Toronto-based Eric Block focuses his practice on commercial litigation, fraud, cross-border litigation, internal investigations, real estate litigation, trade secret litigation, product liability, defamation and litigation against all levels of the government. He also has expertise in class actions.
Eric goes to the ends of the earth for his clients.
His knowledge of our field is unparalleled.
Avi Bourassa is based in Ross Nasseri's Toronto office and assists corporate and individual clients in navigating commercial and contractual disputes. He is also experienced in real property, commercial leasing, professional negligence, shareholder and oppression and fraud disputes.
His advice is both highly practical and commercially-focused.
Avi has solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Erin Pleet has a burgeoning practice which sees her regularly advising on commercial mandates, including claims against executives and fraud litigation.
She excels at providing insightful legal analysis that greatly assists clients in making informed decisions.
Jacqueline Cole demonstrates particularly strong litigation skills in advising on misconduct allegations, as well as class action proceedings, for individuals and businesses.
Jacqueline has shown incredible energy at pushing a complex file forward.
She is a very thoughtful and analytical commercial lawyer.
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Provided by Ross Nasseri
Mark Ross
Head of Department
Jacqueline Cole
Head of Department
Erin Pleet
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