Laishley Reed LLP
5 lawyers · Established 2000 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Laishley Reed LLP
Laishley Reed LLP is a commercial litigation firm in Toronto, based at 3 Church Street. Chris Reed founded the firm in 2000 after five years as a partner at a mid-size Bay Street firm, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1988. The practice covers a broad range of commercial disputes, including shareholder and estate litigation, insolvency and creditors' rights, real estate litigation, condominium governance matters, and tax administration and enforcement work.
Founding partner Russell Laishley concentrates on tax administration and enforcement, working with clients on Canada Revenue Agency and Ontario tax authority audits, appeals, Voluntary Disclosure applications, and cases before the Tax Court of Canada. Partner Michael Buccioni, called to the Ontario bar in 1992, handles commercial litigation and employment matters, including wrongful dismissal and shareholder disputes. Partner Matthew Morden, who joined the firm in 2008, practices commercial and estate litigation with a focus on condominium disputes.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Chris Reed founded Laishley Reed LLP in 2000, after five years as a partner at a mid-size Bay Street firm, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1988.
- Founding partner Russell Laishley has over 30 years of experience in tax administration and enforcement matters, including audits, appeals, and Voluntary Disclosure work.
- Partner Michael Buccioni was called to the Ontario bar in 1992, after running the litigation department of a small downtown Toronto firm and later serving as managing partner of a full-service Toronto firm.
- Partner Matthew Morden joined the firm in August 2008, having been called to the Ontario Bar that June, and articled at a Bay Street firm beforehand.
In the community
- Partner Michael Buccioni is listed as an annual participant in the Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Parking available
By appointmentLawyers 5
Calvin Ho
Partner
Bankruptcy & InsolvencyCivil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Chris Reed
Founding Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionBankruptcy & Insolvency
Matthew Morden
Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionWills, Estates & Trusts
Michael Buccioni
Partner
Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionEmployment & Labour Law
Russell Laishley
Founding Partner
Tax LawBankruptcy & Insolvency
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 1988–2008 · median 36 years in practice 4 of 5 lawyers
- Law schools
- Queen's University (2), University of Western Ontario (2), University of Toronto 5 of 5 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Laishley Reed LLP's office is at 3 Church Street, a heritage office building in Toronto. Built in 1914, it features red brickwork with stone detailing and wood columns and beams, and it's designated under the Ontario Heritage Act within the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District. The site's history goes back further than the building itself. When York was first laid out in 1793, this stretch of Church Street sat at the edge of Toronto Bay, and the area served as a warehouse and dock district through much of the 1800s before the current building went up. The building sits in a downtown block that has been continuously commercial for well over a century.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of law does Laishley Reed LLP practice?
- The firm focuses on commercial litigation, handling shareholder disputes, estate litigation, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, real estate litigation, tax administration and enforcement, and condominium governance matters.
- I've been reassessed by the CRA and want to object. Can Laishley Reed help?
- Yes. Founding partner Russell Laishley's practice covers tax administration and enforcement, including audit issues, notices of objection, appeals to the Tax Court of Canada, and Voluntary Disclosure applications.
- I think I was wrongfully dismissed from my job. Does the firm handle employment disputes?
- Yes. Partner Michael Buccioni's practice includes employment matters for both employers and employees, with a focus on wrongful dismissal.
- Our condominium corporation is in a dispute with a contractor or a unit owner. Can Laishley Reed represent us?
- Yes. Partner Matthew Morden's practice includes commercial disputes involving condominium corporations and legal issues related to condominium governance.
- When was Laishley Reed LLP founded and where is it located?
- Chris Reed founded the firm in 2000. It's based at 3 Church Street in Toronto.
- Does the firm handle bankruptcy and insolvency matters?
- Yes. The firm's practice includes major restructurings, receiverships and reorganizations, and financial restructuring and bankruptcy proposals.
Where to find them
3 Church Street, Suite 505, Toronto, ON M5E 1M2 · 416-981-9401
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