Commercial Litigation

Disputes among owners of closely-held corporations and partnerships are among the most complex and consequential matters a business can face. KLF acts for both majority and minority shareholders and partners in disputes involving oppression remedies, shareholder agreement breaches, forced buyouts, and failures of governance. These matters require careful judgment about legal rights, commercial relationships, and practical outcomes. Clients turn to us for clear strategic advice at each stage, from pre-litigation negotiations through to trial or arbitration.

KLF acts in claims arising from breaches of share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, commercial contracts, and business torts including fraud, misrepresentation, and inducing breach of contract. Our practice covers matters before the Ontario courts as well as private arbitrations and mediations where parties have agreed to resolve disputes outside the court system.

Commercial landlord-tenant disputes and income-producing property litigation are areas in which KLF is frequently instructed. We act for landlords and tenants in disputes arising from lease interpretation, arrears, termination, and use and occupation. These matters often intersect with broader business and partnership disputes.

KLF has experience acting in commercial disputes with cross-border dimensions, including matters involving parties and assets in the Middle East. Cross-border litigation raises distinct procedural and strategic considerations, and clients benefit from counsel who understands both the Ontario court process and the practical realities of international disputes.

KLF acts in proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and in private arbitrations and mediations. We advise clients on the most appropriate forum for their dispute, having regard to enforceability, cost, and timing.