Tommy Gelbman
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Partner
Tommy has extensive experience in judicial review and appeals of government decision making, civil fraud, class action defense, dispute resolution, and disputes arising from M&A transactions, joint ventures and other complex commercial arrangements. He is a trusted advisor to several significant natural resource development clients in managing their potential dispute risks. Tommy regularly argues cases in jurisdictions across Canada, in provincial superior courts and the federal courts system.
He has a proven track record of understanding and advancing clients’ corporate interests with a strategic and persistent focus on achieving their objectives, whether in the courts or by way of negotiated resolution. Tommy always manages files with a view to ensuring efficient and cost-effective resolutions to disputes, often under alternative fee arrangements. He skillfully assembles integrated legal teams, often drawing from across Osler’s offices, to ensure proper resources are dedicated to the dispute.
Tommy supports Osler’s community involvement activities by sitting as a member of the firm’s Community Law Committee, regularly taking on pro bono files, and volunteering as Civil Claims Duty Counsel at the Alberta Court of the King’s Bench.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Partner
Tommy has extensive experience in judicial review and appeals of government decision making, civil fraud, class action defense, dispute resolution, and disputes arising from M&A transactions, joint ventures and other complex commercial arrangements. He is a trusted advisor to several significant natural resource development clients in managing their potential dispute risks. Tommy regularly argues cases in jurisdictions across Canada, in provincial superior courts and the federal courts system.
He has a proven track record of understanding and advancing clients’ corporate interests with a strategic and persistent focus on achieving their objectives, whether in the courts or by way of negotiated resolution. Tommy always manages files with a view to ensuring efficient and cost-effective resolutions to disputes, often under alternative fee arrangements. He skillfully assembles integrated legal teams, often drawing from across Osler’s offices, to ensure proper resources are dedicated to the dispute.
Tommy supports Osler’s community involvement activities by sitting as a member of the firm’s Community Law Committee, regularly taking on pro bono files, and volunteering as Civil Claims Duty Counsel at the Alberta Court of the King’s Bench.
Jennifer Shayko, CFE
Aird & Berlis LLP
Lawyer
Jennifer is a recognized leader in Canada’s legal franchise community, known for her rare blend of corporate, litigation and in-house expertise.
She is a Partner and Leader of the Aird & Berlis LLP Franchising Group, where she provides strategic, full-spectrum counsel to franchisors across industries, including food and beverage, hospitality, trucking and logistics, automotive, fashion and retail. Jennifer brings nearly a decade of in-house experience as Associate General Counsel at Recipe Unlimited Corporation, where she managed legal operations for over 20 iconic brands.
Her unique, hands-on background gives her unmatched insight into the operational realities of franchising.
She is highly regarded for her ability to guide clients through complex franchise transactions, regulatory compliance, system expansion and international growth.
Aird & Berlis LLP
Lawyer
Jennifer is a recognized leader in Canada’s legal franchise community, known for her rare blend of corporate, litigation and in-house expertise.
She is a Partner and Leader of the Aird & Berlis LLP Franchising Group, where she provides strategic, full-spectrum counsel to franchisors across industries, including food and beverage, hospitality, trucking and logistics, automotive, fashion and retail. Jennifer brings nearly a decade of in-house experience as Associate General Counsel at Recipe Unlimited Corporation, where she managed legal operations for over 20 iconic brands.
Her unique, hands-on background gives her unmatched insight into the operational realities of franchising.
She is highly regarded for her ability to guide clients through complex franchise transactions, regulatory compliance, system expansion and international growth.
