Nov. 3
Nov. 4
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
16:15 – 17:30
"Why take chances? A deep dive into the regulatory, compliance, and transactional complexities of acquiring a gambling business"
Speaker
Cameron MacDonald
14:30 – 15:45
"Charting new waters: The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, and the increasing importance of sustainability in the oil and gas sector. What is the role of lawyers in managing challenges and tradeoffs?"
Speaker
John Vellone
09:30 – 10:45
“Addressing toxic behaviour in the workplace”
Co-chair
Danny Kaufer
16:15 – 17:30
"Developments in asset management: trends and opportunities"
Speaker
Kathryn Fuller
14:30 - 15:45
"The final straw. The good, the bad and the ugly of contractual clauses in times of crises, disruption and change of law"
Co-chair
Martin Abadi
11:15 – 12:30
“How can energy efficiency attract more investment and facilitate decarbonisation?”
Co-moderator
John Vellone
11:15 – 12:30
“Tipping the scales – balancing consumer and producer interests in product liability claims”
Speaker
Edona Vila
11:15 – 12:30
"M&A café – roundtables”
Co-moderator
André Dufour
11:15 – 12:30
"AI in banking and finance: applications, use cases, benefits and challenges"
Speaker
Hélène Deschamps Marquis
11:15 – 12:30
"The game keeps changing. What is the future of the oil and gas sector and what can new energies and decarbonisation projects learn from its decades of experience?"
Speaker
John Vellone
09:30 – 10:45
"Structuring and negotiating the financing of mining transactions"
Co-moderator
Shane Pearlman
09:30 – 10:45
"How law firms can or should spread professional ethics? (as compared to Bar Associations and Law Societies spreading professional ethics)"
Speaker
Subrata Bhattacharjee
16:15 - 17:30
"How cultural background of the parties may affect the effectiveness of alliancing, partnering & collaborative contracts and the disputes deriving thereof?"
Speaker
Philippe Boisvert
14:30 - 16:00
"Regional Topic: Restructurings, Investments and Opportunities in the Canadian Resource Industry"
Co-chair
Randy Morphy
14:30 - 15:45
"Climate change - implications to maritime transports"
Speaker
Robin Squires
14:30 - 17:30
"Hot topics in international commerce, trade, franchising and product law"
Co-Chair
Edona Vila
14:30 - 17:30
"Hot topics in international commerce, trade, franchising and product law"
Moderator
Martin Abadi
11:15 - 12:30
"Disclosure rules in stakebuilding and mandatory tender offers"
Co-chair
Manoj Pundit
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Ira Nishisato
IBA LPD Council Member; LPD Council Liaison Officer, Dispute Resolution Section; Member, IBA Litigation Committee Advisory Board
Mergers & Acquisitions
André Dufour
Member, Corporate and M&A Law Committee Advisory Board
Insurance & Tort Liability
Martin Abadi
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Competition & Antitrust
Subrata Bhattacharjee
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Tax
Kevin Bianchini
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Disputes Commercial & Construction
Philippe Boisvert
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Securities & Capital Markets
Nav Dhaliwal
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Corporate Commercial
Shane Freitag
LPD Assistant Treasurer / IBA Assistant Treasurer
Securities & Capital Markets
Cameron MacDonald
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Disputes
Michelle Maniago
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Securities & Capital Markets
Tim McCormick
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
International Arbitration
Sarah McEachern
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Investment Management
Lynn McGrade
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
International Arbitration
Hugh Meighen
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Corporate Commercial
Sean Muggah
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Financial Services
Shane Pearlman
Chair, IBA Distressed Debt in Banking and Finance Law Subcommittee
Securities & Capital Markets
Manoj Pundit
Chair, IBA Equity Capital Markets Subcommittee
Corporate Commercial
Ryan Tomicic
Chair, IBA Equity Capital Markets Subcommittee
Corporate Commercial
John Vellone
Communications Officer, IBA Power Law Committee
Disputes & Product Litigation & Regulatory
Edona Vila
Secretary, IBA Product Law and Advertising Committee
Our 2025 IBA Annual Conference Team
Doing business in Canada: A practical guide from ‘Eh’ to ‘Zed’
Tariffs and Trade Resource Centre
Banks in Canada: A primer
Canada’s Supply Chains Act (Modern Slavery Regulation) Resource Centre
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Dress codes
Reserve ahead
Tip tips
Daylight saving reminder
TTC time
Casual dress = Comfy, clean attire (jeans, t-shirts, clean shoes).
Business casual dress = Polished, neutral, tailored.
Casual elegant dress = Stylish, refined (tailored pants, blouses, dress shoes).
Dress codes
Book ahead for popular dining spots. Reservations often open 2 weeks before your preferred visit date on booking websites.
Reserve ahead
Standard tip is 15-20% of the total bill at restaurants, bars or cafés.
Some hotels have a no-tipping policy. Check in advance!
Tip tips
On Nov 2, 2025, at 2:00 am, clocks in Ontario “fall back” one hour to 1:00 am, so sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier that day.
Daylight saving reminder
6:00 am to 1:30 am on weekdays and Saturdays, and from
8:00 am to 1:30 am on Sundays
The Toronto subway generally operates from approximately
TTC time
Travel tips
Plan your stay
Explore our curated list of Toronto's coolest accommodations. Book soon—they're going fast!
Hotel intel
What’s the TTC?
Think you can speak like a Canuck, eh? Give it a try with our glossary of Canadianisms.
Canadian lingo
Take the test
Our fun five-question quiz offers some fast facts on Canada’s largest city. Quick! What’s the PATH?
Toronto trivia
Action!
Step into some of Toronto’s blockbuster filming locations, with nearby local gems we recommend.
Cinematic landmarks
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A taste of Canada’s wine, beer, cider and spirits
Pour and explore
Resources to experience Toronto like a local
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November 2
November 4
November 5
November 6
16:15 – 17:30
Speaker
Cameron MacDonald
"Why take chances? A deep dive into the regulatory, compliance, and transactional complexities of acquiring a gambling business"
14:30 – 15:45
Speaker
John Vellone
"Charting new waters: The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence and new technologies, and the increasing importance of sustainability in the oil and gas sector. What is the role of lawyers in managing challenges and tradeoffs?"
09:30 – 10:45
Co-chair
Danny Kaufer
“Addressing toxic behaviour in the workplace”
16:15 – 17:30
Speaker
Kathryn Fuller
"Developments in asset management: trends and opportunities"
14:30 - 15:45
Co-chair
Martin Abadi
"The final straw. The good, the bad and the ugly of contractual clauses in times of crises, disruption and change of law"
11:15 – 12:30
Co-moderator
John Vellone
“How can energy efficiency attract more investment and facilitate decarbonisation?”
11:15 – 12:30
Speaker
Edona Vila
“Tipping the scales – balancing consumer and producer interests in product liability claims”
11:15 – 12:30
Co-moderator
André Dufour
"M&A café – roundtables”
14:30 - 17:30
Co-chair
Randy Morphy
"Regional Topic: Restructurings, Investments and Opportunities in the Canadian Resource Industry"
11:15 – 12:30
Speaker
Hélène Deschamps Marquis
"AI in banking and finance: applications, use cases, benefits and challenges"
11:15 – 12:30
Speaker
John Vellone
"The game keeps changing. What is the future of the oil and gas sector and what can new energies and decarbonisation projects learn from its decades of experience?"
09:30 – 10:45
Co-moderator
Shane Pearlman
"Structuring and negotiating the financing of mining transactions"
09:30 – 10:45
Speaker
Subrata Bhattacharjee
"How law firms can or should spread professional ethics? (as compared to Bar Associations and Law Societies spreading professional ethics)"
16:15 - 17:30
Speaker
Philippe Boisvert
"How cultural background of the parties may affect the effectiveness of alliancing, partnering & collaborative contracts and the disputes deriving thereof?"
14:30 - 16:00
Co-chair
Randy Morphy
"Regional Topic: Restructurings, Investments and Opportunities in the Canadian Resource Industry"
14:30 - 15:45
Speaker
Robin Squires
"Climate change - implications to maritime transports"
14:30 - 17:30
Co-Chair
Edona Vila
"Hot topics in international commerce, trade, franchising and product law"
14:30 - 17:30
Moderator
Martin Abadi
"Hot topics in international commerce, trade, franchising and product law"
11:15 - 12:30
Co-chair
Manoj Pundit
"Disclosure rules in stakebuilding and mandatory tender offers"
Connect with expert speakers
Mergers & Acquisitions
André Dufour
Member, Corporate and M&A Law Committee Advisory Board
Disputes
Ira Nishisato
IBA LPD Council Member; LPD Council Liaison Officer, Dispute Resolution Section; Member, IBA Litigation Committee Advisory Board
Disputes, Regulatory and Mobility/Transport
Martin Abadi
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Competition & Antitrust
Subrata Bhattacharjee
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Tax
Kevin Bianchini
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Disputes Commercial & Construction
Philippe Boisvert
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Securities & Capital Markets
Nav Dhaliwal
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Corporate Commercial
Shane Freitag
LPD Assistant Treasurer / IBA Assistant Treasurer
Securities & Capital Markets
Cameron MacDonald
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Disputes
Michelle Maniago
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Securities & Capital Markets
Tim McCormick
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
International Arbitration
Sarah McEachern
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Investment Management
Lynn McGrade
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
International Arbitration
Hugh Meighen
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Corporate Commercial
Sean Muggah
Special Projects Officer, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee
Financial Services
Shane Pearlman
Chair, IBA Distressed Debt in Banking and Finance Law Subcommittee
Securities & Capital Markets
Manoj Pundit
Chair, IBA Equity Capital Markets Subcommittee
Corporate Commercial
Ryan Tomicic
Chair, IBA Equity Capital Markets Subcommittee
Corporate Commercial
John Vellone
Communications Officer, IBA Power Law Committee
Disputes & Product Litigation & Regulatory
Edona Vila
Secretary, IBA Product Law and Advertising Committee
Our 2025 IBA Annual Conference Team
Class Actions in Canada
Banks in Canada: A primer
Tariffs and Trade Resource Centre
Doing business in Canada: A practical guide from ‘Eh’ to ‘Zed’
See all insights
Intelligence to power international business success
Connect with Canadian legal insights
Book ahead for popular dining spots. Reservations often open 2 weeks before your preferred visit date on booking websites.
Reserve ahead
On Nov 2, 2025, at 2:00 am, clocks in Ontario “fall back” one hour to 1:00 am, so sunrise and sunset will be about an hour earlier that day.
Business casual dress = Polished, neutral, tailored.
Casual elegant dress = Stylish, refined (tailored pants, blouses, dress shoes).
Daylight saving reminder
The Toronto subway generally operates from approximately
6:00 am to 1:30 am on weekdays and Saturdays, and from
8:00 am to 1:30 am on Sundays
TTC time
Casual dress = Comfy, clean attire (jeans, t-shirts, clean shoes).
Business casual dress = Polished, neutral, tailored.
Casual elegant dress = Stylish, refined (tailored pants, blouses, dress shoes).
Dress codes
Travel tips
Standard tip is 15-20% of the total bill at restaurants, bars or cafés.
Some hotels have a no-tipping policy. Check in advance!
Tip tips
Pour & explore
A taste of Canada’s wine, beer, cider and spirits
Pour and explore
Action!
Step into some of Toronto’s blockbuster filming locations, with nearby local gems we recommend.
Cinematic landmarks
Take the test
Our fun five-question quiz offers some fast facts on Canada’s largest city. Quick! What’s the PATH?
Toronto trivia
What’s the TTC?
Think you can speak like a Canuck, eh? Give it a try with our glossary of Canadianisms.
Canadian lingo
Plan your stay
Explore our curated list of Toronto's coolest accommodations. Book soon—they're going fast!
Hotel intel
Resources to experience Toronto like a local
Connect with insider advice
© 2025 Borden Ladner Gervais LLP ("BLG"). All rights reserved.
Our story
Our offices
Our people
November 3
14:30 – 16:30
Speaker
Ira Nishisato
Young Litigators Forum “From Courtroom to Community: Building Your Brand, Network, and Client Base for a Thriving Legal Career”
12:30 – 13:45
Speaker
Amanda Afeich
Arb40 Symposium “Legitimacy in urgency: reassessing the role and use of emergency arbitration”
November 2
November 3
November 4
November 5
November 6
14:30 - 17:30
"Hot topics in international commerce, trade, franchising and product law"
Moderator
Martin Abadi
11:15 - 12:30
"Disclosure rules in stakebuilding and mandatory tender offers"
Co-chair
Manoj Pundit
Nov. 3
Nov. 2
Nov. 3
Nov. 4
Nov. 5
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