Office location:

439 University Avenue, Suite 1700, Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8

Year founded:

1999

Number of employees:

4 partners and 14 employees (including 3 associate lawyers, 1 articling student, 2 law clerks, and 8 administrative staff)

Phone:

416 928 6685

Email:

info@ggslawyers.com

Website:

ggslawyers.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/goddard-gamage-llp

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Goddard Gamage LLP

Jan Goddard

Founding Partner

Nimali Gamage

Managing Partner

Brittany Miller

Partner

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Jan Goddard made her own path to the law practice she has today. Along the way, she served for 10 years as counsel at the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee in Ontario, obtained a certificate in gerontology from Ryerson University and a mediation certificate from Osgoode Hall Law School, and founded and developed the law firm of Goddard Gamage LLP. In 2020, Goddard was selected by her peers to receive the Award of Excellence from the Trusts and Estates section of the Ontario Bar Association. She was also chosen as Lawyer of the Year 2020, Trusts and Estates, Toronto by Best Lawyers in Canada. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers annually since 2009. The expertise Goddard has developed in her chosen fields has led to her being a frequent presenter at continuing professional development programs in Ontario, a regular participant at the bi-annual Canadian Conference on Elder Law, a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Centre of Elder Law, and a sought-after volunteer on committees and advisory groups. In 2015, 2016, and 2017, she co-directed the Elder Law Certificate program at Osgoode Professional Development. In 2015, 2017, and 2019, she co-chaired The Canadian Conference on Elder Law in Vancouver. She was a member of the Advisory Group to the Law Commission of Ontario’s major project on Legal Capacity, Decision-making and Guardianship. Goddard currently serves on the board of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE).

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Jan Goddard

After articling on Bay Street in 1999 and working as a junior lawyer for the Walkerton Inquiry and then-Associate Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal, The Hon. Dennis O’Connor, Nimali joined Jan Goddard as her first associate in 2002, became partners with her in 2012, and became managing partner in 2020. Gamage’s practice includes both litigation and solicitor’s work and has a special focus on guardianship, powers of attorney, elder law, estate planning, estate and capacity litigation, and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) issues. She has extensive experience assisting families with disabled loved ones with their estate planning, litigation regarding mental capacity issues, and guardianship and ODSP advice. She also has significant experience representing persons whose capacity is being questioned by others, whether they are involved in litigation, doing their own estate planning, or need advice on disability legal issues. Gamage enjoys practising in this focused area of law as it combines her legal expertise and excellent communication skills with her ability to empathize with her clients. She also enjoys her role as managing partner and is proud of the inclusive, collegial, and hard-working team she leads.

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Nimali Gamage

Brittany Miller graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Ontario bar in 2018. She started her career with a respected commercial boutique firm in downtown Toronto, where she gained litigation and dispute resolution experience in everything from employment issues to shareholder battles. But she found her calling in estates and trusts law, which she enjoys due to its technical complexity and its emotional and human elements. Miller joined Goddard Gamage LLP in 2019, became a partner in 2024, and is the firm's estate administration team leader. She is particularly drawn to drafting wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, and to estate administration – areas in which she can use her strong drafting, communication, and people skills. She understands that clients often don’t really know how or where to start in terms of their estate planning or after the loss of a loved one, and she appreciates the opportunity to be their guide. Miller has been a member of the Ontario Bar Association Trusts and Estates Executive since 2022 and currently acts as co-chair of the Professional Development committee. She regularly speaks at continuing professional development programs on estate planning, administration, ODSP, and capacity issues. She was recognized by Best Lawyers in the “Ones to Watch” category in 2025.

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Jordan Korn

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Jordan Korn was called to the Ontario bar in 2015. He built a litigation practice based on strong courtroom and tribunal experience representing a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to ODSP recipients. He joined Goddard Gamage in 2019, having been drawn to the firm’s reputation for integrity, excellence, and empathy and compassion toward its clients. Korn’s practice is exclusively in wills and estates litigation, including guardianship, power of attorney disputes, trusts, wills, and fiduciary accounting. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations, the Advocates’ Society, the Matas Law Society, and the Canadian Jewish Lawyers’ Association. He has been a member of the OBA’s elder law section since 2022, and is on the Baycrest Foundation’s professional advisory group. He was recognized by Best Lawyers in the "Ones to Watch" category in 2025.

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Jordan Korn

Itono Hakim

Underwriting Manager, Aerospace and Hull

Itono Hakim is the head of marine hull and aviation for Asia, responsible for shaping and executing strategy across both portfolios in the region. Beginning his career in 2008 as an aviation underwriter with Catlin Singapore, he has developed deep technical expertise that underpins his leadership approach. Throughout his career, Hakim has consistently driven profitable growth by forging strong partnerships and delivering tailored solutions for clients and brokers. Renowned for his collaborative and people-focused leadership, he is dedicated to talent development and building high-performing teams. His leadership style is defined by empowering individuals and fostering a culture of shared success.

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Itono Hakim

Goddard Gamage LLP is well known for its expertise in the fields of estate planning and administration, elder law, and estate litigation (including capacity, guardianship, and powers of attorney). The lawyers at the firm have combined their legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of what is important to their clients. Goddard Gamage has been chosen seven times as one of the top 10 Trusts and Estates boutique law firms in Canada by Canadian Lawyer magazine and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the Best Law Firms – Canada category.

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Sam Bye

Head of Cyber, Asia and Middle East

Zoe Xie

Head of Property Underwriting, Singapore

Brian Yang

Head of Claims, Singapore

Liane Brown

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Sam Bye is the head of cyber for Asia and the Middle East at AXA XL, bringing over a decade of specialised experience in cyber and technology professional indemnity (Tech PI). Recognised as a key industry figure, Bye previously spent seven years at Allianz in London, where he played a crucial role in expanding the cyber and technology PI portfolio and shaping Allianz’s approach to cyber risk. At AXA XL, he leads the growth and development of cyber offerings across Asia and the Middle East. Bye’s deep expertise in cyber threats and risk management, coupled with his strategic vision, enables him to address the evolving needs of clients in this rapidly changing landscape.

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Sam Bye

Zoe Xie is the head of property underwriting for Singapore and interim head of China at AXA XL, where she oversees underwriting strategy and drives business growth across Asia and the Middle East. Previously, she served as client and distribution leader for Asia, managing key accounts, distribution channels and fostering synergies with other AXA entities. Prior to joining AXA XL, Xie developed her expertise at WTW in London and Singapore, specialising in complex property and casualty broking, following earlier roles in sales and marketing. She holds a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics for Finance from Imperial College London and an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore.

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Zoe Xie

With over 16 years of specialised experience, Brian Yang is a seasoned claims professional who leads the South East Asia Claims Team across all lines of business. He has a proven track record in strategic claims management, risk assessment and dispute resolution. Yang is also responsible for driving technical excellence in energy, property and construction claims throughout Asia and the Middle East, ensuring the highest standards in handling large and complex claims while delivering optimal outcomes for clients and stakeholders. Passionate about fostering collaboration and operational efficiency, Yang is dedicated to developing industry best practices. Prior to joining AXA XL, he worked as a loss adjuster with leading global firms.

Head of Claims, Singapore

Brian Yang

Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.

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Liane Brown

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Liane Brown

Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries. For him, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are the most gratifying.

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On a larger scale, HSH handles class action and mass tort lawsuits representing groups of people injured by dangerous products, medications, medical devices, and negligent organizations. The HSH team is known for providing caring and attentive service to clients, and is proud of the firm’s excellent reputation within the legal and medical communities.

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