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Eric Kay

Partner
Toronto
Mr. Kay has been involved in law firm management in various capacities, acted as district counsel for a major financial institution and litigated many types of cases for a range of clients over the years, providing him not only not with the experience but also the perspective to successfully advise clients and resolve their legal issues.

Education & Credentials

Education

Royal Military College of Canada

B.A., 1978
  • Honours

Queen’s University

J.D., 1981

Called to the Bar of Ontario

1983

Areas Of Practice

Commercial & Business Litigation Creditor Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation Labor & Employment Labor & Employment Litigation

Representative Clients


 
  • Attar Metals Inc.
  • Channell Commercial Canada Inc.
  • Coates Digital Canada Inc.
  • ED&F Man
  • Gardel Metal Products Inc.
  • NSF International
  • Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Systems Canada

Prominent Assignments

Practices commercial litigation with emphasis on the areas of business disputes (including contractual and shareholder) and creditors’ and debtors’ rights and remedies.

Practices employment law including preparing HR documentation and policies, advising on disciplinary issues and terminations, and acting on wrongful dismissal actions and human rights proceedings.

Has appeared frequently as counsel in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (including on the Commercial List) and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Professional Involvement

  • Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • The Advocates’ Society

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