Gwendolyn L. Adrian is an accomplished, experienced litigator.  She represents businesses, organizations and individuals in resolving legal disputes on their behalf.

Gwendolyn has acted on a wide variety of commercial and business disputes including contractual, shareholder and property disputes.

Gwendolyn has worked hard to successfully ensure that estate beneficiaries receive their rightful inheritance and to prevent estate trustees from depleting estate resources.  Gwendolyn also acts for estate trustees guiding them through litigation and potential litigation faced by estates. 

In addition to prosecuting claims relating to violations of the Ontario Securities Act, Gwendolyn has defended clients against allegations of fraud and misrepresentation relating to the investment industry.  Gwendolyn also acts to defend clients against claims of professional malpractice. 

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Education/Experience:

 

2003    B.A. Summa Cum Laude, University of Saskatchewan, Gold Medal Winner

2006    J.D. Osgoode Hall Law School

      J.S.D. Tory Research and Writing Award, 2006

      Harold J. Rubenstein Prize in Restitution Law, 2006

      Osgoode Hall Law School Upper Year Awards of Excellence, 2005-2006 and 2004-2005

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2007    Called to the Ontario Bar

2012    New York Bar

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Reported Decisions:

Belsito v 2220742 Ontario Ltd., 2017 ONSC 7207

Szymanski v Alaimo, 2017 ONCA 254

Szymanski v Alaimo, 2016 ONCA 86

Re Loveman Estate, 2016 ONSC 2687

Anderson et al v Hunking et al, 2011 ONSC 1327

Strauss v Decaire, 2011 ONSC 1157

Anderson et al v Hunking et al, 2010 ONSC 4008