High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Canada
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Torkin Manes LLP
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.
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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.
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Torkin Manes has good bench strength.
The family law partners at Torkin Manes are well skilled to deal with complex tax issues, valuation issues, crossover estate issues, shareholder disputes and oppression remedy cases.
The firm has strong subject matter expertise in niche areas of family law and experienced counsel with deep knowledge.
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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 really good at mediation and arbitration.
Daniel is an outstanding lawyer.
Daniel is wonderful to work with.
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 skilled family law lawyer.
Adam is an excellent family law lawyer.
Adam is a strong and experienced lawyer.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
Head of Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
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Laurie Pawlitza
Lorne Wolfson
Christine Ashbourne
Sarah Boyle
Jennifer Wilson
Daniel S. Melamed
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