Miller Thomson LLP (“Miller Thomson”) is proud to announce the promotion of 14 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025. These individuals exemplify the values that define our Firm, consistently raising the bar in the dedication to excellence.
“Our new partners provide the expertise and commitment that Miller Thomson clients depend on to achieve their business goals,” said Miller Thomson Chair Peter Auvinen. “Throughout their careers, they have developed deep industry knowledge and cultivated strong relationships within the business community. This group strengthens our Firm’s ability to deliver innovative, practical solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients”.
“On behalf of the Firm’s Executive Committee, I am pleased to welcome this talented group of lawyers to the partnership”, added Peter Auvinen.
- Ayda Abedi (Montréal) focuses on corporate and commercial litigation, assisting clients with complex disputes and regulatory matters.
- Evelyne Morin (Montréal) specializes in construction law, focusing on tendering, contract interpretation, and claim protection. She is recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch – Construction Law, 2024.
- Tania Pinheiro (Montréal) specializes in construction law, advising on tenders, contract disputes, schedule extensions, and legal hypothecs.
- Christopher Crisman-Cox (Waterloo Region) specializes in estate and trust litigation, handling Will challenges, support claims, executor disputes, and power of attorney matters. He also has expertise in family law, particularly in complex cases that intersect with estates law.
- Alessandra Pecoraro (Montréal) specializes in labour and employment law, advising both union and non-union employers. She handles trials, arbitration, workplace investigations, and provides strategic guidance on business transactions and employment matters.
- Ian Wilson (Edmonton) advises employers on employment standards, human rights, health and safety, and labour relations across federally and provincially regulated industries. He provides pragmatic, effective advice on day-to-day business matters.
- Jamie Eichenbaum (Montréal) specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and commercial law. He assists with all stages of M&A transactions and equity financing, with experience in the video game and technology sectors.
- Sarah Langille (Waterloo Region) specializes in corporate law, M&A, and venture capital. She advises on private M&A transactions and works with start-ups and high-growth companies to prepare them for investment.
- Tracy Bailey, K.C. (Edmonton) advises health system and health professional clients on regulatory, strategic, and risk management issues. She specializes in government relations, health system governance, patient safety, and service delivery.
- Jenna Zaleski (Toronto) advises financial institutions, private lenders, and borrowers on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border commercial lending transactions, including cash flow and asset-based lending. She is licensed to practice in Ontario and Alberta.
- Stefan Mirkovic (Toronto) advises financial institutions and borrowers on corporate lending, including acquisition financings, syndicated loans, and cross-border transactions.
- Gina Rhodes (Toronto) focuses on corporate restructuring, insolvency, and complex commercial litigation. She represents clients in reorganizations, bankruptcy proceedings, and informal restructurings across various industries in Canada and the U.S.
- Thomas Sanderson (Waterloo Region) advises on municipal and planning law, focusing on land development, by-laws, and property standards. He represents clients in tribunal and court proceedings, including Ontario Land Tribunal disputes, and has extensive experience in municipal and construction litigation.
- Adam Thompson (Vancouver) focuses on commercial real estate and financial transactions, emphasizing non-market and affordable housing developments. Licensed in both British Columbia and California, he guides projects from inception to disposition.
