Helder Manuel De Sousa Travassos

Helder was born in Portugal and grew up in Toronto. He obtained his law degree in 1981 from Osgoode Hall Law School. Helder articled with Shibley Righton and then joined the firm in 1983 upon his call to the bar.

Helder’s litigation practice consists of litigating and adjudicating professional liability disputes. Helder is recognized as an expert in professional liability by Lexpert, including professional liability insurance. Helder also litigates and arbitrates corporate/commercial, real estate and construction disputes.

Helder has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also appeared before various tribunals. He is a versatile litigator.

Past member of the Executive of the Civil Litigation Section of the Ontario Bar Association