Civil & Commercial Litigation
Resolving business, contract, and property disputes through negotiation or litigation.
At Sohail Law Group, our experienced litigation team provides comprehensive civil litigation services for individuals and businesses across Mississauga, Toronto, Markham, and the wider Greater Toronto Area. Whether you are enforcing a contract, defending a claim, or protecting your property rights, we build a strategy around your goals and pursue it with discipline: at the negotiating table, in arbitration, or in the courtroom.
Business & Commercial Litigation
We act in contractual disputes and business-related conflicts, including non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, limitation of liability provisions, indemnity agreements, and liquidated damages clauses. We manage disputes involving the supply of goods and services, corporate fraud, joint venture breakdowns, purchase and sale agreements, and financing disagreements.
- Contractual disputes
- Corporate fraud cases
- Purchase & sale agreements
- Non-compete & restrictive covenants
- Joint venture breakdowns
- Financing disagreements
Real Property Litigation
Our practice covers title disputes, boundary and easement conflicts, mortgage enforcement, and lease interpretation for commercial landlords and tenants. We handle deposit forfeitures, specific performance, latent property defects, trespass, nuisance, and privacy issues, and resolve co-ownership disputes, including partition and sale applications, through the courts or private arbitration.
- Title & boundary disputes
- Commercial lease issues
- Trespass & nuisance
- Mortgage enforcement
- Property defect claims
- Partition & sale applications
Negligence & Tort Claims
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in negligence and tort claims, including professional negligence involving lawyers, healthcare providers, and other professionals, and economic torts such as fraud, conspiracy, inducing breach of contract, and misrepresentation.
- Professional negligence
- Economic torts & fraud
- Misrepresentation cases
- Fiduciary duty breaches
- Conspiracy claims
- Vicarious liability
Common Questions
How long does a civil lawsuit take in Ontario?
It depends on the complexity of the dispute and the court's schedule. Many commercial disputes settle within months through negotiation or mediation; matters that proceed to trial in the Superior Court of Justice can take considerably longer. We assess realistic timelines with you at the outset and pursue early resolution wherever it serves your interests.
Do I have to go to court to resolve my dispute?
Not necessarily. Most civil and commercial disputes resolve without a trial, through demand letters, negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. We prepare every file as if it will be tried, which typically strengthens your position in settlement discussions.
Is there a deadline to start a claim?
Yes. In Ontario, most civil claims are subject to a basic two-year limitation period from the date the claim was discovered, and some matters have shorter notice periods. If you believe you have a claim, speak with a lawyer promptly so your rights are preserved.
What is the small claims court limit in Ontario?
As of October 2025, the Ontario Small Claims Court can hear claims up to $50,000, raised from the previous $35,000 limit. Claims above that amount, or matters seeking non-monetary relief such as an injunction, generally proceed in the Superior Court of Justice. As a full-service litigation firm, we act in both courts and can advise which one is right for your claim.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation is different; speak with us about yours.
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Mississauga (Head Office)
2233 Argentia Road, East Tower, Suite 302Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7 Get directions