Brian Kolenda

Brian is a leading trial and appellate advocate who represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes across Canada. He advises and acts for clients in complex business litigation, class actions, securities matters, insolvency disputes, and reputation management and defamation claims. His clients include leading Canadian and international businesses, financial institutions, major private companies, securities and other professionals, and government agencies. He has a particular expertise in cases involving fraud and complex financial instruments. Brian acts as lead counsel at trial, on appeal, and before arbitrators and tribunals. He appears before all levels of Court in Ontario and across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Brian is recognized by his peers as a leading lawyer in Chambers Canada, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers, Legal 500 Canada, and Best Lawyers in Canada. In 2022, he was recognized as a Lexpert Rising Star for his exceptional advocacy, excellent client service and business acumen, and leadership in the profession.