Dante Alighieri Capannelli

Dante is a Partner at Levitt LLP. With extensive experience as counsel to two leading international companies and a strong background in complex, challenging, high-stakes litigation, client advocacy, and dispute resolution, Dante brings the expertise and interpersonal skills needed to serve and represent the firm’s clients with distinction. He is a trusted advocate, mentor, and advisor and is recognized by his peers to be civil and fair-minded.

A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, Dante has over 29 years of combined private practice and in-house counsel experience spanning commercial, construction, employment, real property, insurance (plaintiff and defence), and bankruptcy and insolvency litigation. He has represented a broad range of domestic and international clients in complex, high-stake matters at every stage of the litigation process. A former prosecutor, Dante has appeared as lead counsel before arbitrators, adjudicators, mediators, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (jury and non-jury trials), and administrative tribunals across the province of Ontario.

Dante’s proficiency in English and French, combined with his ability to navigate both common law and civil law, has allowed him to successfully lead litigation efforts and manage diverse legal matters across Ontario and Quebec.

Dante is called upon daily to lead with resilience, demonstrate creativity, discernment and good judgment, drive change, and navigate high-pressure environments. He effectively manages risk, complex relationships, and stakeholder dynamics, while liaising with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and legal counsel to deliver positive outcomes and achieve strategic objectives.

A Certified Specialist in Construction Law and Certified In-House Counsel – Canada, Dante possesses considerable business and governance acumen and has actively contributed to policy development and legislative reform affecting Ontarians. Dante is an executive member of the Board for the Ontario Bar Association and currently serves as Audit Committee Chair and Chair of Sections, where he creates opportunities for idea-exchange, support, leadership and connection within and across practice areas and affinity groups. Dante regularly writes, speaks, and teaches on topics related to civil, commercial, and construction law.