Matthew W. Taylor Sotos Investor Protection
23 September 2026 by mfareen
Matthew Taylor recently joined Ben Felix and Cameron Passmore on the Rational Reminder podcast for an in-depth discussion about financial advisor negligence, fiduciary duties and emerging risks facing Canadian investors. The conversation examines what investors should consider both before retaining a financial advisor and after concerns arise about the advice they have received. Matthew explains […]
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Harold Geller News
22 September 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP partner Harold Geller is calling for clear limits on the use of non-disclosure agreements in the settlement of investment and insurance disputes. In a new opinion article published by Investment Executive and Advisor.ca, Harold examines how broad confidentiality provisions can affect investors, regulatory reporting and the ability of other potentially affected clients to […]
Updates
21 September 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is pleased to welcome Misha Nili as an Associate in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Law Group in Toronto. Misha advises clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including franchising, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, information technology and data privacy, and regulatory matters. Misha first joined Sotos as a summer student […]
Blog Franchising John Yiokaris
16 September 2026 / 16 September 2026 by mfareen
When a franchisee enters into an agreement with a franchisor, it may be contemplating a forever, “till death do us part” kind of relationship. This can be especially true in regard to the first franchisees of a new franchise system – those franchisees that enter at the start and assist in building and expanding a […]
Blog Franchising Jason Brisebois Nicole Perez Peter Viitre
15 September 2026 by mfareen
Author’s Note: Since this article was first published in March 2025, the tariff landscape has continued to shift. We have updated the article accordingly, including to reflect some of the lessons learned during the first eighteen months of the dispute. Since the opening salvo in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute in early 2025, the measures initially […]
14 September 2026 by mfareen
When should an investment dealer intervene when unusual or potentially unauthorized trades occur in an investor’s account? Harold Geller recently spoke with The Globe and Mail about that question following reports of a second TD Direct Investing customer alleging significant losses from unauthorized trades involving a volatile stock. According to The Globe and Mail, the […]
Recognition
Eighteen Sotos lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, across eight practice areas. Twelve Sotos lawyers are recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada and six in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. The recognition spans Corporate Law, Corporate […]
9 September 2026 by mfareen
Nine Sotos lawyers are taking on key leadership roles with the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) for the 2026–27 term, reflecting the depth of the firm’s involvement in the legal profession and across several areas central to our practice. The firm’s representation includes leadership in Franchise Law, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, International Law, Aboriginal Law, Constitutional, […]
Anna Thompson-Amadei Blog Nicole Perez
4 September 2026 by mfareen
Intellectual property and trademarks (“IP”) are imperative in distinguishing a company’s products and services from competitors. Protecting these intangibles is crucial for businesses to safeguard unique assets like logos, brands, inventions, and other creative works. IP protection also aids in preventing unauthorized use and counterfeiting, which has the potential to irreparably harm a business’s brand […]
Jason Brisebois Nicole Perez Peter Viitre
2 September 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is pleased to share that Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine’s Tariff Wars series has received a Silver Medal at the 2026 National Magazine Awards. The award-winning series includes “Tariff Turmoil: U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter tariffs will have an impact on the franchise industry,” written by Sotos lawyers Peter Viitre, Jason Brisebois and Nicole […]
