R. Aaron Rubinoff

Co-Chair & Partner

As Co-Chairman and Partner in the Litigation Group at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall, Aaron Rubinoff, has 35 years’ experience providing client advocacy in the areas of intellectual property litigation, employment and labour, international arbitration and commercial litigation.

Aaron represents clients in complex commercial disputes before courts at all levels across the country, and in domestic and international arbitration. He has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Federal Court – Trial Division, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Aaron provides counsel to employers and employees in matters of collective bargaining, judicial review applications, grievance arbitration, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, and termination strategies.

Aaron’s work in intellectual property matters includes patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Your legal issues may be complex, but finding the best representation shouldn’t be. There is no substitute for specialized experience in navigating the complexities of the law. Aaron provides his clients with clarity in understanding their situation and options, and the dedicated representation to successfully resolve their issues.

Respected as an instructor in Trial Advocacy at the University of Ottawa, Aaron has also dedicated time to his community through his work with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and other foundations.

We are proud to have had Aaron with Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall since his call to the Bar in 1987, and as a Partner since 1993.  Aaron has been the firm’s Co-Chairman since 2012.


Credentials
  • Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1987
  • Bar Admission Course, Law Society of Upper Canada, 1986-1987
  • Baccalaureate of Laws (LL.B.), University of Ottawa, 1985
  • Registered Trademark Agent
  • Queen’s University, 1980-1982
Selected Experience
  • Co-Chairman, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l., September 2012
  • Partner, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l., 1993 – Present
  • Member of the firm’s Management Committee, 1993 – Present
  • Associate, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. 1987 – 1993
  • Marketing Committee, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.
  • Frequent speaker on professional topics, including with respect to labour and employment law, commercial litigation, international and domestic arbitration issues
Industry Recognition
Memberships/Affiliations
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Arbitration Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
  • Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers
  • County of Carleton Law Association
  • Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
Professional Activities
  • Instructor, Trial Advocacy, University of Ottawa Law School
  • Chairman, Leaders at Heart, University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, 2005-present
  • Board Member, University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, 2008-2011
  • Past President, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario
  • Past Board Member, Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority
Publications/Articles
Areas of Expertise