After working as an actor in New York and Montreal, Megan completed her undergraduate degree graduating summa cum laude, and earned the Gold Medal for highest standing in her year at the University of Ottawa. Megan went on to graduate cum laude from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, where she earned distinctions in Trial Advocacy and Evidence. During law school, Megan served on the Executive Editorial Board of the Ottawa Law Review, a peer-reviewed, bilingual publication. Megan is currently undertaking a Master of Laws, specializing in Dispute Resolution at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Megan Keenberg
Partner
(416) 306-6465
mkeenberg@vklaw.ca
Megan Keenberg is a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation. This designation is conferred by the Law Society of Ontario in recognition of lawyers who have met established standards of experience and knowledge requirements in Civil Litigation, and have maintained exemplary standards of professional practice. Megan has substantial experience in the management of diverse complex commercial claims involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary and/or statutory duties, negligence, fraud, knowing assistance / knowing receipt, civil conspiracy, regulatory compliance, professional liability and other commercial causes of action. Her clients include private and public corporations, directors and officers, shareholders, partnerships and small business owners and other individuals with business claims.
Megan also has extensive experience in advancing the litigation claims of debtor companies who have sought creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, and is well-versed in the cross-practice aspects of restructuring litigation. As part of her practice, Megan also regularly serves as an Independent Supervising Solicitor in the execution of Anton Piller Orders and assists clients with advancing and resisting claims for specific performance or injunctive relief.
In addition, Megan holds a Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall, specialising in Dispute Resolution. She has been recognised as a Qualified Mediator by the ADR Institute of Canada and the ADR Institute of Ontario. Her mediation practice has a broad application to a variety of civil and commercial disputes, and she has significant experience in the resolution of complex multi-party disputes. Megan also serves as an arbitrator for a variety of civil and commercial matters.
Prior to co-founding Van Kralingen & Keenberg in 2017, Megan cut her teeth in the litigation group of a large national firm, and honed her skills at a leading litigation boutique. She is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the ADR Section of the Ontario Bar Association, and is a member of the Executive of the Civil Litigation Section of the Ontario Bar Association, and is a frequent speaker at CLE programs designed for litigators and mediators.
- Advised and represented the Litigation Trustee of 1511419 Ontario Inc. (f/k/a The Cash Store Financial Services Inc.) in advancing the litigation claims of the estate against its former directors, officers, auditors, lawyers, financial advisors and lenders
- Representing the dissenting shareholders of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in pursuit of shareholder remedies
- Advised and represented the Litigation Trustee of Hollinger Inc. in advancing the litigation claims of the estate against five groups of defendants, resulting in stakeholder recoveries of about $40M
- Acted in a proxy solicitation dispute for non-parties that were ultimately elected to the board of directors of Patheon Inc.
- Represented a major Canadian business process services company in a $100 million private arbitration arising from a contractual dispute
- Assisted in representation of a leading hotel chain in litigation proceedings pertaining to a contractual dispute
Alex Van Kralingen
Partner
(647) 348-7445
avankralingen@vklaw.ca
After practising at two large Bay Street firms, and later at a leading litigation boutique in Toronto, Alex started his own firm in 2012, and most recently has become a founding partner of Van Kralingen & Keenberg LLP.
Alex maintains a diverse practice in both commercial/civil litigation and employment law. In his commercial and civil litigation practice, Alex frequently represents companies and individuals in actions alleging misrepresentation, fraud, defamation and other economic torts, as well as pursuing and defending actions relating to shareholder rights, including oppression remedy cases. Alex also has significant experience with professional liability actions, particularly as against lawyers. Further, Alex has successfully brought and defended injunctions against competing businesses, including Anton Piller orders. Alex has successfully represented foreign clients in Letters Rogatory applications and other Ontario-based litigation. He has also represented individuals in applications pursuant to the Civil Remedies Act, achieving significant recoveries from assets seized by the government.
In Alex’s employment law practice, he represents both employers and key employees with respect to questions surrounding termination, federal and provincial human rights requirements, and has significant experience dealing with the obligations of departing employees, including pursuing injunctive relief when required. Alex also assists businesses with their ongoing efforts to comply with the variety of legislative requirements that touch the workplace. To that end, employers frequently call on Alex to provide advice on how to manage everyday issues with their workforce.
Alex also has experience with public interest litigation, recently representing a family in a Coroner’s Inquest which has prompted calls for legislative change. Alex also represented a victims group at the Public Hearings of the Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry, which has investigated the underlying facts of Elizabeth Wettlaufer’s crimes and will be suggesting systemic solutions to improve the Long Term Care system in Ontario.
Alex has litigated at all levels of Court in Ontario and won precedent-setting cases. He has delivered continuing education sessions to lawyers and businesspeople, and is a trusted advisor to businesses across Canada and in the United States.
Alex studied at Queen’s University, where he won the departmental medal in Political Studies, and later the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he was a Gordon Cressy award winner and also represented Canada at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
B.A.( Hon.), Political Studies (Departmental Medalist), Queen’s University, 2001
J.D., University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 2004
Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2005
Burton v. Aronovitch Macaulay Rollo LLP, 2018 ONSC 3018 (S.C.)
Lucky Star Developments Inc. v. ABSA Canada International, 2018 ONCA 346 (C.A.)
Campbell v. Paradigm Sports, Inc., 2017 HRTO 1683 (H.R.T.O.)
Lucky Star Developments Inc. v. ABSA Canada International, 2017 ONSC 4787 (S.C.)
Bernal v. Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples et. al., 2016 ONSC 7981 (S.C.)
Townson & Alexander Consulting v. Pearl, 2016 ONSC 7510 (S.C.)
Al-Omani v. Bird et. al., 2016 ONSC 5779 (Ont. Div. Ct.)
King v. MCI Medical Clinics Inc.et. al., 2015 HRTO 1629 (H.R.T.O.)
Al-Omani v. Pinehurst Corporation et. al., 2015 ONSC 6202 (S.C.)
King v. MCI Medical Clinics Inc.et. al., 2013 HRTO 1284 (H.R.T.O.)
Lanteigne v. Papasotiriou et. al., 2013 ONSC 4134 (S.C.)
Benson Kearley IFG Insurance Brokers v. Logan et. al., 2012 ONSC 2855 (S.C.)
Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd., 2012 ONCA 425 (C.A.)
Second Cup v. Eftoda, [2011] O.J. No. 4740 (Master)
Bodzan v. 1226619 Ontario Inc., [2010] O.J. No. 14 (S.C.)
Amjay Ropes and Twines v. Cordex North America et. al., [2008] O.J. No. 1256 (C.A.)
Amjay Ropes and Twines v. Cordex North America et al., 2007 O.J. No. 3298 (S.C.)
Decision No. 2192/05 [2005] O.W.S.I.A.T.D. No. 2670 (Ont. WSIAT)
Board Member, Street Haven at the Crossroads
Past Board Member, WoodGreen Community Services
Katherine Chau
Associate
(416) 703-7523
kchau@vklaw.ca
Katherine is an associate practicing in the areas of employment law and commercial litigation. Katherine has experience in all aspects of employment law including employment standards, wrongful dismissal, human rights and labour arbitrations. She has also assisted on a number of litigation matters involving contractual disputes, injunctions, defamation, negligence, fraud, breach of fiduciary and/or statutory duties, and professional regulation.
Katherine attended Queen’s University, Faculty of Law where she earned the Professor H.R.S. Ryan Prize for highest standing in Evidence. While in law school, Katherine was a caseworker at Queen’s Legal Aid, participated as an Oralist in the Wilson Moot and the Hicks Morley Labour Arbitration Competition, and completed a public interest internship with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Laos.
Before attending law school, Katherine completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration at the Schulich School of Business at York University.
In her spare time, Katherine volunteers on the Board of Directors of St. Stephens Community House, a non-profit social services agency located in downtown Toronto.
B.B.A., York University, 2010
J.D., Queen’s University, 2013
Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2014
Bernal v. Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples et. al., 2016 ONSC 7981 (S.C.)
Townson & Alexander Consulting Services et. al. v. Pearl 2016 ONSC 7510 (S.C.)
Daniels Corporation v Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local I83, 2015 CanLII 26175 (ON LA)
S & R Nursing Homes LTD v Healthcare, Office and Professional Employees Union (UBCJA, Local 2220), 2015 CanLII 32025 (ON LA)
Mark Repath
Associate
(416) 703-5353
mrepath@vklaw.ca
Mark practices commercial and civil litigation, as well as represents employers and key employees in all areas of employment law. Recently, Mark has defended corporations and directors before the Ontario Superior Court, Ontario Labour Relations Board and Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He has successfully argued for personal liability against the individual directors of an employer, and executed an Anton Piller Order against a departing senior officer for misuse of company confidential information. Mark has also worked on civil forfeiture proceedings for the recovery of government-seized money and property.
Mark frequently writes on topics related to employment law, and has authored articles in HR Professional magazine.
Prior to joining Van Kralingen & Keenberg LLP, Mark articled at a Bay Street labour and employment firm after completing his law degree at Queen’s University, and his undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph.
Mark enjoys spending time at his cottage on Chandos Lake, playing hockey and golf, and watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.
B.A. (Hon), Criminal Justice and Public Policy, University of Guelph, 2010
J.D., Queen’s University, 2013
Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2014
Burton v. Aronovitch Macaulay Rollo LLP, 2018 ONSC 3018 (S.C.)
Lucky Star Developments Inc. v. ABSA Canada International, 2018 ONCA 346 (C.A.)
Campbell v. Paradigm Sports, Inc., 2017 HRTO 1683 (H.R.T.O.)
Lucky Star Developments Inc. v. ABSA Canada International, 2017 ONSC 4787 (S.C.)
Al-Omani v. Bird et. al., 2016 ONSC 5779 (Ont. Div. Ct.)