Daniel Z. Naymark

Daniel has experience in a broad range of commercial and civil disputes and regulatory matters, including contract and shareholder disputes, securities matters, insolvency, administrative law, employment law, professional negligence and fraud. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario. He is recognized in Best Lawyers (Corporate-Commercial Litigation and Administrative & Public Law) and in the Lexpert Directory (Leading Lawyer, Corporate-Commercial Litigation).

Daniel founded Naymark Law in 2015, after practicing for several years at Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP, a Bay Street litigation boutique frequently ranked among Canada’s top litigation practices. Prior to that, Daniel clerked for the judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto and practiced at a large, full-service Bay Street firm. 

Daniel approaches the practice of law as a time-honoured profession, requiring of its members the ideals of integrity, service, skill and community engagement. He is duty counsel at the Law Society Tribunal, serves as a mentor for law students at the University of Toronto, and acts as pro bono counsel to prominent advocacy groups in matters of public interest. He is a past Chair of the Young Advocates’ Standing Committee, a division of The Advocates’ Society, a not-for-profit professional association for trial and appellate lawyers with over 5,500 members. In 2018, Daniel received a Precedent Setter Award for leadership and excellence in the first 10 years of practice.

Daniel holds a J.D. (2008) from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, where he served on the student government body and volunteered at the student-run Legal Aid clinic, and a B.A. (2004) in economics and philosophy from Huron College at Western University.

 
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James Gibson

Jamie’s practice includes a wide range of matters, including corporate-commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings and professional liability matters. He has a particular interest in complex business disputes, securities litigation and administrative law.

He has experience prosecuting claims at contested hearings and on appeal. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and before administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Securities Commission and the Ontario Review Board. 

Jamie joined Naymark Law after acting as litigation counsel for the Ontario Securities Commission, where he carried out administrative prosecutions under the Securities Act. Prior to that, Jamie was an associate at Wardle Daley Bernstein Bieber LLP, a Bay Street litigation boutique, and at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, a large Bay Street firm, and served as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Honourable Justice Marie Deschamps. 

Jamie was a top student at McGill Faculty of Law and earned academic awards and prizes for highest standing in several courses. Jamie holds a B.A. in political science and economics (joint honours) and an M.A. from McGill University, where he studied as a Guy Drummond scholar.

 

 
 

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Terrence Liu

Terrence maintains a broad civil, commercial and regulatory litigation practice. He has acted for clients in a range of matters, from simple contract disputes to large-scale commercial litigation, as well as cases involving professional liability, class actions, securities, and regulatory disputes. He has worked with a variety of clients, from individuals to small and large companies to government organizations. Terrence has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario.

Terrence joined Naymark Law in 2018 after serving an appointment as Senior Policy Advisor to Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development. Before that, Terrence worked as an associate at a prominent Bay Street litigation boutique, clerked at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and practiced at a large, full-service Bay Street firm.

Terrence shares Naymark Law’s commitment to community engagement. He has been an active member of The Advocates’ Society and the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers. He has also volunteered with non-profit groups, such as the Ontario Justice Education Network and Lawyers Feed the Hungry,

Terrence graduated as gold medallist from the University of Windsor’s Canadian and American Dual-Degree program (2012), with two law degrees in Canadian and US law. He is called to both the Ontario (2013) and New York (2016) bars. He also has an M.A. in Religious Studies (2008) and a B.Sc in Biology (2006) from Queen’s University.

 
 
 

Emily Wuschnakowski

Emily joined Naymark Law in 2024 after completing her Articles as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. At the Court, Emily assisted judges of the Divisional Court, developing a broad knowledge in many areas of administrative and public law. Prior to this, Emily held legal and policy roles with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Emily graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School (2023) in the top 5% of her class. While a student there, she interned at the Federal Court of Canada and held a number of research positions assisting faculty in the areas of constitutional law, immigration law, and legal technologies. She was also an active participant in the school and broader communities – publishing articles, presenting research at conferences, mentoring incoming students, and volunteering her time with the Community & Legal Aid Services Program.

Prior to attending law school, Emily completed an HBA in Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Toronto (2020) where she received a number of academic awards and scholarships, and was recognized as one of the top ten graduating students in the department.

Emily was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2024.