leigh.law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 794 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About leigh.law
leigh.law is a small litigation firm based in Toronto's financial district, founded by lawyer Peter Leigh. The practice focuses on commercial litigation and real estate and property disputes for clients across the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton and the surrounding region. Before founding the firm, Leigh spent seven years at McCarthy Tetrault litigating disputes for corporations and institutions, then served as a Crown Attorney in Hamilton, prosecuting criminal trials involving fraud, breach of trust, sexual assault and property crimes.
Leigh holds a Bachelor of Commerce in management economics from the University of Guelph and a Juris Doctor earned in 2015 from the University of Windsor. Before law school, the path there wasn't a straight line: it included service in the Canadian Armed Forces as an infantryman at age eighteen while completing an undergraduate degree, work as an irrigation technician in Hamilton, a year operating a diamond drill in remote northern British Columbia, and a stint teaching elementary school in South Korea.
On the real estate side, the firm handles commercial tenancy disputes for landlords and tenants, failed or aborted agreements of purchase and sale, and mortgage enforcement for lenders and borrowers. Its commercial litigation work covers shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, contract and construction disputes, and fraud claims. leigh.law also offers legal research, drafting and second-chair support to other lawyers on a consulting basis.
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Milestones & recognition
- Founder Peter Leigh earned a Bachelor of Commerce in management economics from the University of Guelph and a Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor in 2015.
- Leigh spent the first seven years of a legal career at McCarthy Tetrault, a national law firm, litigating disputes for corporations, institutions and individuals.
- Leigh then served as a Crown Attorney in Hamilton for the Ministry of the Attorney General, prosecuting criminal trials involving fraud, breach of trust, sexual assault, property crimes and firearms and gang matters, before founding leigh.law.
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The neighbourhood
leigh.law's office at 100 King St W is inside First Canadian Place, at the corner of King and Bay in Toronto's financial district. The tower was Canada's tallest building from 1975 until 2025, when it was surpassed, and it remains the third-tallest building in the country today. It's a fitting address for a litigation practice with Bay Street roots: the firm's founder spent the first seven years of a legal career at McCarthy Tetrault, a national law firm, before founding leigh.law and moving into the same downtown core.
Frequently asked questions
- Does leigh.law handle disputes over a home purchase that fell through?
- Yes. The firm represents both buyers and sellers in disputes over failed or aborted agreements of purchase and sale, including problems that surface after closing and negligence claims against real estate agents, brokers and brokerages.
- Can leigh.law help with a commercial lease dispute or unpaid rent?
- Yes. leigh.law represents both landlords and tenants in commercial tenancy disputes, including lease termination, rent arrears, non-rent breaches like unauthorized improvements or sub-leases, and bailiff intervention.
- What kinds of commercial disputes does leigh.law take on?
- The firm handles shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty and director or officer removal claims, contract and construction disputes, franchise disputes, and fraud and misrepresentation claims for corporations, professionals and individuals across the GTA.
- Does leigh.law act for lenders or borrowers in mortgage enforcement?
- Yes. The firm assists mortgage holders and mortgagors with foreclosure and sale proceedings, and with partition and sale proceedings.
- Can other lawyers or firms retain leigh.law for research or second-chair support?
- Yes. Beyond acting directly for clients, leigh.law offers legal research, document drafting, second-chair support and coaching to other lawyers who want cost-effective help on a file.
- Where is leigh.law located and how big is the firm?
- leigh.law is a small litigation practice founded by Peter Leigh, with its office at 100 King St W, Suite 5700, in Toronto's financial district. The firm can be reached by phone at 905-379-2605 or by email at peter@leigh.law.
Where to find them
100 King St W, Suite 5700, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7 · 905-379-2605
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