About TAP Law

A Toronto litigation firm dedicated to providing smart, strategic advocacy and exceptional professional service. We act for individuals, businesses and not-for-profits in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters.

A Toronto litigation firm dedicated to providing smart, strategic advocacy and exceptional professional service. We act for individuals, businesses and not-for-profits in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters.

Our Expertise

Corporate/Commercial
Litigation

  • Contractual Disputes
  • Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
  • Director & Officers’ Liability
  • Employment Disputes
  • Real Property Disputes
  • Construction litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Arbitrations
  • Injunctions

Civil Litigation

  • Professional Liability and Regulation
  • Product liability
  • Estates Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Tort & Negligence Litigation
  • Defamation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Regulatory Defence

Appeals

  • Appeals from trials, motions and administrative hearings to all levels of appellate courts
  • Judicial reviews

Health Law

  • Advising not-for-profit agencies and health professionals on medical records and privacy issues
  • Acting for physicians in privileges matters and private business disputes

Our Team

Tanya A. Pagliaroli

Tanya has over 20 years experience as a litigation lawyer.

Before founding TAP Law in 2017, Tanya practiced for nine years at McCarthy Tétrault where she specialized in commercial litigation and professional liability. In 2011, Tanya joined Pape Barristers, a prominent Toronto litigation boutique, where her focus was civil and commercial litigation, administrative law and appeals.

Tanya has been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada, Benchmark Litigation and listed as a ranked lawyer in the Canadian Lexpert Directory. She is a passionate and fearless advocate who achieves excellent results for her clients, both in and out of the courtroom.

Tanya graduated from the University of Toronto (with high distinction) in 1995. She received her LL.B from Osgoode Hall law school in 1998 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2000.

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Veronica Tsou

Veronica is a lawyer at TAP Law. Using the benefit of her science background, Veronica has served clients in a diverse range of technological spaces. Her multi-disciplinary practice includes product liability, intellectual property, civil, and commercial litigation.

Prior to joining TAP, Veronica practiced at Lenczner Slaght LLP where she specialized in handling complex intellectual property matters, public law, and general commercial disputes.

Veronica has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch (2022 and 2023) and Managing Intellectual Property: IP STARS – Rising Star (2020-2022). She was also awarded the Ontario Bar Association’s Rising Star Award (2022) for Information Technology/Intellectual Property.

Veronica graduated from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering (2011) and received her JD from the University of Ottawa (2014). She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2015.

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Alexandra Grishanova

Alexandra is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in securities litigation and administrative law. She has acted in complex commercial disputes, securities class actions, regulatory and compliance matters, and white-collar cases involving allegations of financial misconduct such as fraud, insider trading and market manipulation, as well as judicial reviews and appeals.  Alexandra has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada (on leave applications), and multiple regulatory bodies across the country.

Alexandra has extensive experience with regulatory and disciplinary matters involving capital markets participants, insurance agents and accountants. She has acted for and against financial services and professional regulators including CIRO and its predecessors, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Capital Markets Tribunal, the British Columbia Securities Commission, FSRA, the Insurance Councils of British Columbia and Alberta, and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. She is highly knowledgeable about the procedures and decision-making processes of regulatory and administrative bodies and has provided advice to regulators on policy and procedural matters.

Before joining TAP Law, Alexandra was a lawyer and Director of Legal Research at Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP, a leading securities litigation boutique.

Since 2025, Alexandra has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for her expertise in corporate and commercial litigation.

Alexandra received her JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2016 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2017. Prior to commencing practice, Alexandra served as a judicial law clerk to the judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Divisional Court and the Commercial List.

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Sydney Bristoll

Sydney is a lawyer at TAP Law establishing a broad civil litigation practice.

Before joining TAP Law, Sydney articled with the Crown Law Office – Civil at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General where she worked on a wide range of civil litigation matters involving government clients, including negligence, administrative, regulatory, commercial, and real property law. During law school, she worked as a student caseworker at the Queen’s Legal Aid Clinic, assisting clients with Small Claims matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and criminal offences. For her work, Sydney was awarded the McDougall-Watson Memorial Award for excellence in file management and client service.

Sydney earned her Juris Doctor from Queen’s University and an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of Toronto. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2025.

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Zachary Levy

Zack is an articling student at TAP Law. He first joined the firm as a summer student, where he supported counsel in preparing materials for court, conducting legal research, and assisting with client matters. Returning as an articling student, Zack continues to build on that foundation while developing his skills in advocacy, analysis, and client service. His combined background in law and commerce allows him to approach complex disputes with both legal insight and a strong business perspective.

Zack graduated from Queen’s University with a dual degree in Law and Commerce. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce in 2024 and received his JD in 2025. During his time at Queen’s, Zack pursued coursework at the intersection of business and law, with a particular focus on corporate governance, intellectual property, and litigation strategy. His academic and professional experiences together have shaped a practical, detail-oriented approach to client work.

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Cristina Garisto

Cristina is a dedicated and detail-oriented law clerk with over 10 years of experience working in commercial litigation.

Cristina is committed to providing exceptional legal support and administrative services to clients and counsel. With a strong foundation in document preparation, court filings, and the Rules of Civil Procedure, Cristina is skilled at maintaining and ensuring high-quality work throughout the legal process.

Cristina completed the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario’s Associate Litigation Course, with honours, in 2022.

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Commitment. Dedication. Results

We pride ourselves on the quality of service that we deliver to our clients. Our new clients also primarily come through word of mouth recommendation, which we feel speaks volumes.

Commitment. Dedication. Results

We pride ourselves on the quality of service that we deliver to our clients. Our new clients also primarily come through word of mouth recommendation, which we feel speaks volumes.

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2nd 243 Queen St W, Toronto ON M5V 1Z4

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