Demetrios Yiokaris

Associate

Demetrios is an associate in the Litigation Group of Koskie Minsky. He practises in a broad range of Commercial and Insurance litigation matters, including professional negligence, shareholder and partnership disputes, transportation, shipping, maritime, conflicts of law, coverage disputes, disability coverage disputes and real estate litigation. He also has significant experience in Bankruptcy and Restructuring matters with an emphasis in advising labour unions and employees. Demetrios received his law degree from the University of Western Ontario and completed a semester specialization in International Human Rights Law from Oxford (I.H.R.L.).

Demetrios has extensive motion and trial experience in a variety of courts and tribunals, which have resulted in numerous reported decisions. He has appeared before various provincial trial division courts (Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Alberta, the Federal Court of Canada), various appellate courts (Ontario, Nova Scotia, the Federal Court of Canada), and in major private arbitrations.

In addition to English, Demetrios speaks Greek, basic French and basic Cantonese. Demetrios is an active member in the Toronto Greek community and a past director for the Hellenic Canadian Board of Trade. Demetrios actively publishes and lectures on a variety of Commercial and Insurance litigation topics.

Experience

• McAsphalt Marine Transport Ltd. v. Liberty International Canada et al
• Kennedy v. Hughes
• Brine Lake Products Ltd. v. Schenker of Canada Ltd.

Memberships/Affiliations

• Member, Canadian Maritime Law Association
• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, Canadian Transportation Lawyers' Association
• Member, Hellenic Canadian Lawyers' Association
• Member, Hellenic Canadian Board of Trade