Andrew Lewis
Andrew Lewis is widely respected for his thoughtful and incisive work, expressed through clear, sharp writing and a meticulous attention to detail. He practices as a litigator in a wide variety of employment, civil, commercial and administrative matters.
In employment law, Andrew is frequently consulted in contract negotiations as well as termination and constructive dismissal. In commercial litigation, he is often involved in shareholder and contract disputes. He has appeared before all levels of court, many tribunals, and has acted in a range of mediations and arbitrations. Andrew is also responsible for the firm’s internal conflict management and is one of the creative drivers behind the firm’s beloved, irreverent holiday cards.
Education
- University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, LL.B., 1995
- Queen's University, B.A. (Hons.), 1991
Bar Admissions
- Ontario, 1997
Professional Affiliations
- The Advocates' Society
Awards and Honours
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Best Lawyers in Canada - Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation - Since 2021
Representative Work
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Inquiry Counsel to The Honourable Mr. Justice Herman J. Wilton-Siegel, Commissioner of the City of Hamilton’s Red Hill Valley Parkway Inquiry, 2019-2023.
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Oliveira v. Oliveira: defendant found liable for defamation, and a permanent injunction issued (2019 ONSC 4400).
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Cannon v. Funds for Canada Foundation: principles to be applied in determining when individuals who have opted out of a class action can opt back in (2014 ONSC 2259).
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Cytrynbaum v. Look Communications Inc.: right of corporate officers and directors to advancement of legal fees from corporation in lawsuit brought by that corporation against them (2013 ONCA 455).
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Richards v. Media Experts M.H.S. Inc.: Statement of claim asserting tort claims against individual officer of the defendant employer struck out in wrongful dismissal claim, based on exclusionary clause in the employment contract (2012 ONCA 769) (2012 ONSC 3518).
Community Involvement
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Member of the firm’s Doin’ Good Committee which administers the firm’s charitable donations program.
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Sponsored and coached the awesome Paliare Roland Penguins in the Withrow Park Ball Hockey League
Presentations
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Frequent instructor or presenter at Continuing Professional Development courses conducted by The Advocates’ Society and the Law Society of Ontario