Marleigh is an associate in our Disputes Group. She maintains a broad civil and commercial litigation practice, with a focus on regulatory and environmental law, and insolvency and restructuring.
Marleigh graduated from the J.D. program at Osgoode Hall. At Osgoode, Marleigh worked as a research assistant for Justice Lorne Sossin of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in his previous position as dean, and as a dean’s fellow for Professor Craig Scott. She was also a member of the Mediation Clinic Intensive Program and participated in both the Laskin and Wilson moots. Prior to law school, she obtained her Honours B.A. in Psychology and Criminology from Western University, which included an exchange at Bond University in Queensland, Australia.
Marleigh joined Osler as a summer student in 2018 and completed her articles with the firm in 2019–2020.
Representative Work
- Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners
Nieuport Aviation in obtaining a judgment of over $130 million against Porter Airlines in the case of Porter Airlines Inc. v. Nieuport Aviation
Nieuport Aviation in obtaining a judgment of over $130 million against Porter Airlines in the case of Porter Airlines Inc. v. Nieuport Aviation
Latest Insights
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Webinar Apr 30, 2024
Indigenous Law Insights: SCC interpretation of individual charter rights vs. collective Indigenous rights and federal duty to consult breach
Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...
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Osler Update Apr 17, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada applies the Charter to Indigenous government
The Supreme Court of Canada recently settled important questions regarding the interplay between the collective rights of Indigenous peoples and...
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Webinar Jan 30, 2024
Indigenous Law Insights: Bill C-61, proposed First Nations Clean Water Act and B.C.’s distinctions-based approach primer
Members of our Indigenous Law group will deliver timely and practical information about what these developments mean for your business.
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Osler Update Nov 27, 2023
Court rules federal cabinet acted outside their authority by broadly designating plastic manufactured items as toxic
The Federal Court recently ruled that the federal cabinet acted outside their authority when they issued an order adding “Plastic Manufactured...
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Awards and Recognition
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Gowling WLG Prize in Securities Regulation
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Acknowledged for research contributions in The Oxford Handbook of the Canadian Constitution
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Golden Key Society
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The Samuel Rubinoff Prize for Legal Research and Writing
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The Honourable Charles and Anne Dubin Entrance Award – Osgoode Hall
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Gold Medalist – Western University
Media Mentions
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Osler News Oct 14, 2020
Osler welcomes the 2020 first-year associates to the Toronto office
Osler Toronto is pleased to welcome the following first-year associates.
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Community Involvement
- Mediation Clinic Intensive Program – Small Claims Court mediations
- Law in Action Within Schools – Ran ADR workshops at local high schools
- Peacebuilders Canada – Co-keeper for youth Restorative Justice circles
- Wilson Equality Moot – Volunteer Coach for Osgoode Hall Team
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Indigenous Law Insights: SCC interpretation of individual charter rights vs. collective Indigenous rights and federal duty to consult breach
Read moreIndigenous Law Insights: Bill C-61, proposed First Nations Clean Water Act and B.C.’s distinctions-based approach primer
Read moreIndigenous Law Insights: Federal and B.C. UNDRIP updates and energy project commitments made to Manitoba Métis Federation
Read moreIndigenous Law Insights: Duncan’s First Nations claim alleging infringement of Treaty 8 rights on basis of cumulative effects
Read moreIndigenous Law Insights: Intersection of Civil Code of Québec and Indigenous law and the B.C. UNDRIP action plan
Read moreCredentials
Education
- Osgoode Hall, J.D. (2019)
- Western University, B.A. (Honours)
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
