Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Toronto
Toronto commercial litigation lawyers at Starkman & Zhang represent corporations, shareholders, and business owners in complex commercial disputes across Ontario. Complex corporate and commercial disputes demand experienced litigators who understand not only the law, but how business conflicts unfold in real life.
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers brings over 30 years of commercial litigation experience, acting for corporations, shareholders, directors, investors, developers, and business owners in sophisticated disputes before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Commercial List, as well as the Divisional Court and Ontario Court of Appeal.
Our lawyers have been counsel of record in numerous reported decisions, injunction proceedings, Rule 21 motions, Commercial List matters, and appeals. We are frequently retained where the stakes are high, the issues are legally complex, and trial-level advocacy matters.
Our Corporate & Commercial Litigation Practice
Corporate & Commercial Disputes
With more than three decades of commercial litigation experience, we regularly act in matters involving:
- Shareholder and ownership disputes
- Oppression remedy and derivative claims
- Partnership and joint venture breakdowns
- Breach of fiduciary duty and director misconduct
- Contractual disputes and failed commercial transactions
- Misrepresentation, fraud, and conspiracy claims
- Enforcement of settlement agreements and judgments
Our experience includes multi-party litigation, crossclaims and third-party proceedings, and disputes involving professional advisors, lenders, and related corporate entities.
Real Estate & Development Litigation
We frequently represent parties in disputes arising from commercial real estate and development projects, including:
- Agreement of Purchase and Sale disputes
- Development partnerships and co-ownership disputes
- Construction financing and lender conflicts
- Deposit disputes and failed closings
- Construction-related commercial litigation
Many of these matters proceed on an urgent basis and require interlocutory relief, including CPLs and injunctions.
Injunctions, CPLs & Urgent Relief
Our firm has substantial experience bringing and responding to urgent court applications, including:
- Mareva injunctions and asset freeze orders
- Certificates of Pending Litigation (CPLs)
- Interim and interlocutory injunctions
- Emergency and short-notice motions
We regularly appear on time-sensitive matters where delay can cause irreparable harm.
Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery
We act in complex fraud and asset recovery litigation, including cases involving:
- Corporate fraud and misappropriation
- Nominee corporations and related-party transactions
- Tracing and recovery of diverted assets
- Claims against directors, officers, and insiders
These matters often involve forensic accounting evidence and parallel claims for contribution and indemnity.
Professional Liability & Advisor Disputes
We represent clients in disputes involving professional advisors, including:
- Accountants and accounting firms
- Lawyers and law firms
- Real estate agents and brokers
- Financial and investment advisors
Our experience includes claims for negligence, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Commercial List & Appellate Experience
We regularly act in Commercial List proceedings, including complex motions, Rule 21 applications, and multi-party disputes.
Our lawyers also have experience before the Divisional Court and Ontario Court of Appeal, including appeals arising from commercial and corporate litigation.
Why Choose Starkman & Zhang for Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation often involves high financial stakes, complex legal issues, and significant business consequences. Clients retain Starkman & Zhang because we combine deep litigation experience with a practical understanding of how commercial disputes affect real businesses.
Our firm brings over 30 years of focused commercial litigation experience, regularly acting for corporations, shareholders, directors, developers, and business owners in sophisticated disputes before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Commercial List.
We are frequently retained in matters requiring senior-level advocacy, including urgent injunctions, complex motions, shareholder disputes, and high-conflict commercial cases where strategic judgment and courtroom experience matter.
- Proven courtroom experience, including reported decisions and contested motions
- Regular appearances on the Commercial List and in complex commercial proceedings
- Strategic, business-focused advice tailored to the client’s commercial objectives
- Direct access to senior litigators，handling matters from start to finish
Our approach is rigorous, strategic, and results-driven. We focus on positioning our clients for the strongest possible outcome—whether through early resolution, decisive interim relief, or trial-level advocacy.