Executive summary

Rob is a partner and a member of the Dispute Resolution Group at Gardiner Roberts. He maintains a general commercial litigation practice with a focus on professional liability and corporate litigation. Before joining the firm, Rob articled and practised for several years at a large law firm in Calgary, Alberta, bringing a broad perspective to his litigation work.

Rob acts for a diverse range of clients, including several of Canada’s largest residential property management companies, advising on all aspects of their business operations. He has appeared frequently before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Court of Justice, as well as the Landlord and Tenant Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

In addition to his civil litigation practice, Rob has significant experience defending clients charged with regulatory offences and prosecuting regulatory offences on behalf of Ontario’s largest conservation authority. He also assists a wide range of health sector clients, including long-term care homes, retirement homes, and regulated health professionals, with litigation and regulatory compliance matters.

When he is not working, Rob enjoys spending time with his three children and his dog, playing soccer and working out.

Expertise

Education

University of Manitoba, LLB, 2005

Concordia University (Montréal), BA, 2000

Bar admissions

Ontario, 2008

Alberta, 2006

Insights

Memberships and recognition

Professional memberships

  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • The Advocates’ Society

Community engagement

  • Rob has been a volunteer coach with Vaughan Soccer for many years.
  • Rob has served on the Board of Directors of Temple Har Zion for several years. Rob currently sits on the Temple’s Executive Committee along with serving as a Legacy Governor.