November 2 - 7
Torys at IBA 2025
Torys is thrilled to welcome IBA delegates to Toronto. Explore our events, resources and guides to make the most of your time in Canada’s largest city.
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Welcome to IBA 2025
As long-standing participants in the IBA, Torys is proud to welcome the global legal community to our home city for the 2025 IBA Annual Conference. This year, we’re delighted to host a series of events that reflect our commitment to legal excellence, cross-border collaboration, and meaningful client relationships—while also showcasing the best of what Toronto has to offer.
We look forward to connecting with peers, clients, and colleagues from around the world.
Managing Partner
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Visit our office
Conveniently located in Toronto’s financial district, Torys’ office is steps away from Union Station and less than a 10-minute walk to the Metro Convention Centre.
79 Wellington St. W.
33rd Floor (reception)
TD South Tower
Toronto, ON M5K 1N2
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Be our guest: Torys’ IBA events
Rise and shine with Torys’ open house breakfast series, showcasing the diverse flavours of Toronto’s world-class food scene.
Join your IBA peers and Torys’ various practice groups on your way to the Metro Convention Centre, just steps away from our office.
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Fresh from Niagara
Hosted by: Torys’ M&A, Private Equity and Competition groups
The Niagara Peninsula is an agricultural trove in Ontario, with award-winning food producers. Join us for the bounty of Niagara’s farmland.
Date: Monday, November 3
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m.
Best of Toronto Dim Sum
Hosted by: Torys’ Energy, Infrastructure, Mining and Indigenous groups
Toronto’s history of diversity, including Chinese heritage, makes the city home to some of the world’s best Chinese cuisine. Join us for dim sum!
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m.
Meet me at the Sugar Shack!
Hosted by: Torys’ Disputes, Intellectual Property and Privacy groups
Sugar shacks are about more than maple syrup: join us for a hearty (and sugary sweet) breakfast inspired by this Canadian tradition.
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m.
Eating the (Global) Streets of Toronto
Hosted by: Torys’ Tax, Family Enterprises and Employment and Pensions groups
We’ve brought together some of Toronto’s most famous globetrotting offerings—join us and eat your way through the city’s best food.
Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 7:45 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m.
Cocktails and Canadian Music Classics
From Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen to Justin Bieber and the Weeknd, Canada has long shared its diverse musical talent with the world. Join us at Toronto’s iconic Royal Conservatory of Music for a special evening celebrating the very best of Canadian popular song.
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Royal Conservatory of Music
Register
Speaking engagements
Event
Legitimacy in urgency: reassessing the role and use of emergency arbitration
with Chris Kinnear Hunter
Nov 2, 2025
Event
SEERIL open business meeting
with Stephanie Stimpson
Nov 4, 2025
Event
Managing partners’ breakfast
with Matt Cockburn
Nov 5, 2025
Event
Class actions in the era of artificial intelligence
with Anne Merminod
Nov 5, 2025
Event
Fireside chat with women leaders
with Darien Leung
Nov 5, 2025
Event
Platform v sovereign states: who's the boss for communications infrastructure?
with Molly Reynolds
Nov 6, 2025
About Torys
Torys is a business law firm with a reputation for exceptional legal work and best-in-class client service. We are in the constant pursuit of earning and building the trust of our clients through superior results and novel solutions.
Learn more
We bring novel thinking and clarity to execute deals across Canada and around the world.
Unparalleled legal service.
Each year our lawyers are recognized as market leaders. We are proud of our reputation for legal excellence. 85% of our Canadian partners are ranked by Chambers Canada, the highest percentage among Chambers’ Elite-ranked firms.
We are active dealmakers.
Clients turn to us for their largest, most complex transactions. In the last twelve months, we have advised on M&A transactions totaling in excess of $97 billion.
>$500B
M&A deal value in the last three years
85%
Chambers-ranked Canadian partners
45
Jurisdictions in the last 18 months
Resources and guides
- Business law guidesOur suite of publications covers the essentials for doing business in Canada and the United States.Read more
- Pensions and employment mid-year reviewWhat trends and developments are shaping Canadian workplace law? Our team explores the latest issues and how employers can adapt.Read more
- Canada-U.S. briefGet Torys’ latest updates on the legal ramifications of the U.S. tariffs and other cross-border policy developments on the horizon.Read more
- AI resources for business leadersWe share our ongoing guidance on the evolving benefits and risks of artificial intelligence across industries.Read more
News and recognition
News
176 Torys lawyers recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers guide
Sep 4, 2025
News
Torys named 2025 Class Action Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation
This recognition reaffirms our lawyers’ comprehensive and skilled advocacy and dedication to delivering outstanding client service.
May 9, 2025
News
Torys receives two accolades at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards
We share our ongoing guidance on the evolving benefits and risks of artificial intelligence across industries.
May 8, 2025