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Torkin Manes LLP

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Canada


Torkin Manes LLP

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About

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As one of the largest and most respected family law practices in Canada, Torkin Manes’ Family Law Group has a roster of dedicated and accomplished lawyers, who are skilled advocates and negotiators. We have the breadth of knowledge, experience and insight to advise clients on how best to protect their interests.

Our team provides advice and representation on matters including domestic contracts, including separation agreements, cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts; litigation in court, including arguing appeals; representation in mediation and arbitration; divorce and all issues relating to common law relationships; property division; spousal support and child support; parenting arrangements; mobility and jurisdictional issues; grandparents’ contact; and adoption.

In addition, several of our senior lawyers are fully trained, skilled and experienced family law mediators and arbitrators, who regularly provide alternative dispute resolution services to litigants and their counsel to assist in facilitating a resolution through settlement or private adjudication where possible.

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Torkin Manes has an established family law practice servicing high net worth clients from its head office in Toronto. The team is well-regarded for its ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious family law matters.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Torkin Manes are highly intelligent and vastly experienced in all aspects of family law.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Torkin Manes have a very strong family law group, and the senior partners are very skilled at complex financial issues, corporate issues in family law and income tax issues.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Torkin Manes are reasonable, sensible, practical and knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Daniel S. Melamed
    Band 1Daniel S. Melamed

    Daniel S. Melamed

    Daniel Melamed acts as both a mediator and arbitrator on high net worth family matters. He regularly advises on spousal and child support, as well as complex custody, access and matrimonial finance issues.

    • Daniel is an excellent mediator and arbitrator.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Daniel has a very first rate and sophisticated file and knowledge base.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Daniel is an exceptional lawyer and mediator. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable about family law.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Adam Black
    Band 3Adam Black

    Adam Black

    Adam Black is a partner in the family law group at Torkin Manes. He regularly advises clients on all aspects of family law, including divorce and financial remedy disputes. Black is also a trained mediator.

    • Adam is a very good lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Adam is cooperative and knowledgeable counsel.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Adam is a firm advocate for his clients.

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