* Admitted as a lawyer in Colombia and as a paralegal in Ontario
Law Clerks
Administration
Kristen Nowosad
Law Clerk
+1 (437) 222-0025
Susan Patterson
Law Clerk
+1 (289) 939-1139
Joanna Lambert
Marketing Director
Daniel Naymark
+1 (416) 640-6078
Managing Partner
Education:
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JD, University of Toronto (2008)​
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Hons BA (Philosophy and Economics), Western University (2004)
Bar Admissions: 2009 (Ontario)​
Clerkship: Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Daniel is widely recognized as a leading litigator for commercial, civil, and regulatory disputes. He has a broad practice that includes contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, insolvency, administrative law, employment matters, professional negligence and fraud. He appears before all levels of court in Ontario and before a variety of regulatory tribunals.
Daniel founded Naymark Law in 2015 (which became Naymark LLP in 2026), after practising for several years at a top Bay Street litigation boutique. Before that, Daniel clerked for the judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto and practised at a large, full-service Bay Street firm.
Daniel has held several community leadership appointments and board positions. He 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.
Myriam Seers
Education:
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LLB, University of Ottawa (2007)​
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Hons BA program (Political Science), McGill University (2001-2004)
Bar Admissions: 2008 (Ontario)​, 2025 (British Columbia)
+1 (416) 886-7154
Partner
Myriam represents clients in a wide range of litigation and arbitration matters. Her practice focuses in particular on cross-border disputes before Canadian courts and international arbitral tribunals. She practised for 14 years in the litigation departments of major full-service law firms Torys and McMillan before joining a boutique international disputes firm in 2021 and Naymark LLP in 2026.
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She has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada, Ontario and federal courts at all levels, international and domestic arbitral tribunals in arbitrations administered by most major arbitral institutions, and various administrative tribunals.
Myriam has substantial experience acting in proceedings before Canadian courts to enforce or set aside arbitral awards, or to enforce foreign judgments.
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Myriam is ranked Band 2 in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration by Chambers Global and Chambers Canada, as "Consistently Recommended" for Commercial Arbitration by Lexpert, and as “Recommended” by the global publication Lexology Index: Arbitration. Clients surveyed by Chambers remarked that Myriam is “incredibly bright”, that “her ability to absorb, digest and communicate complicated materials in a short time and concisely is extraordinary”, and that she “possesses a deep understanding of the Canadian arbitration landscape”. Lexology states that Myriam is “truly excellent” and has “a remarkable reputation for her work on large, complex international arbitration proceedings”.
Myriam works in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. She has conducted hearings, including cross-examining witnesses, in English, French and Spanish.
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She is the immediate past Chair of the ICC Canada Arbitration Committee, which brings together nearly 200 Canadian arbitration practitioners based around the world, and serves as Canada's liaison with the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Jamie Gibson
+1 (416) 640-1592
Partner
Bar Admissions: 2012 (Ontario)​
Clerkship: Supreme Court of Canada
Education:
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LLB, McGill University (2011)
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MA (Political Science), McGill (2006)
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Hons BA (Political Science and Economics), McGill University (2004)​
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.
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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.
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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. ​
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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.
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.
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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.
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Terrence shares Naymark LLP’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.
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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.
Counsel
+1 (416) 640-2256
Bar Admissions: 2013 (Ontario, New York)​
Clerkship: Ontario Court of Appeal
Education:
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LLB, University of Windsor (2011)
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MA (Religious Studies), Queen's University (2008)
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Hons BSc (Biology), Queen's University (2006)​
Cesar Persand
Cesar is a lawyer in Colombia and paralegal in Ontario. Before moving to Canada from Colombia in 2022, he spent more than a decade as in-house counsel for multinational corporations in the mining, transportation, and energy sectors. In these roles, he managed contract negotiations, implemented legal strategies, and ensured corporate compliance. He also provided strategic support in commercial and investment arbitrations, and advice in commercial and competition proceedings.
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Cesar supports the firm’s lawyers in commercial disputes and international arbitrations, particularly those involving mining and other projects in Latin America.
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He works in English and Spanish.
Senior Associate*
+1 (647) 892-4175
Bar Admission: 2007 (Colombia)
Paralegal Admission: 2024 (Ontario)
Education:
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​Master of Professional Communication, Toronto Metropolitan University (2024)
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Paralegal (Hons.), Centennial College (2023)
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LLM equivalent, Commercial Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia (2013)
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Specialization in Contract Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia (2008)
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LLB equivalent, Universidad del Norte, Colombia (2005)
* Admitted as a lawyer in Colombia and as a paralegal in Ontario
Emily Wuschnakowski
Since joining Naymark in 2024, Emily has been developing a practice in civil commercial litigation and administrative matters. She joined the firm after completing her Articles as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. She previously held legal and policy roles with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and the Ontario Ministry of Health.
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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.
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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.
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Emily speaks conversational Spanish.
Bar Admissions: 2024 (Ontario)​
Clerkship: Ontario Divisional Court
Education:
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JD, Osgoode Hall Law School (2023)
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Hons BA (Political Science & Public Policy), University of Toronto (2020)​