Practice Area: Litigation - Injunctions

Ryan Markesic

Ryan Markesic is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office in all areas of workplace law and in civil litigation. Ryan has assisted in arbitrations, tribunals and matters before all levels of courts including the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. He has a particular interest and experience in advising and representing colleges and universities on a variety of issues.

Ontario Court Grants Injunction to End Encampment at University of Toronto

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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted an interlocutory injunction to end an encampment on the University of Toronto’s Front Campus. The Court found that the University’s Governing Council, as the property owner, has the ultimate right to determine the land’s use. In obiter, the Court also reiterated that the Charter does not apply…

Alex Lemoine

Alex has developed a speciality in advising clients on matters related to accessibility compliance, executive compensation and workplace dispute resolutions.

Successfully represented a large hospital association as an intervenor at the Court of Appeal defending mandatory vaccination policies against injunction motions. Successfully represented that same hospital association in a similar matter at the Superior Court level.

Successfully represented a large hospital association as an intervenor at the Court of Appeal defending mandatory vaccination policies against injunction motions. Successfully represented that same hospital association in a similar matter at the Superior Court level.

Nigel McKechnie

Nigel has a keen interest in trial advocacy. He has developed an expertise in the rules of evidence and litigation strategy, and in applying the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Danika L. Winkel

Danika represents a broad range of public- and private-sector employers—both small and large—in trials, hearings, motions, applications, judicial reviews and appeals. In addition to that work, she provides proactive, day-to-day advice to help employers avoid litigation.

Eleanor A. Vaughan

Eleanor has significant experience representing clients in complex and high-profile litigation matters including employment disputes, class actions, labour injunctions, appeals and arbitrations. She regularly advises employers navigating sensitive workplace issues including executive terminations, workplace investigations, restrictive covenant enforcement and wrongful dismissal claims.

Injunctions

When it comes to obtaining injunctive relief – to preserve assets pending trial, seize evidence or restrain picketing – time is of the essence. Any delay in bringing (or responding to) an injunction can adversely affect a party’s rights. Injunctions are fast-paced litigation requiring expertise, skilled advocacy and a nimble team of experienced lawyers.