Julia Marjorie Wilkes

Julia is a passionate advocate, trusted by her diverse client-base to deliver strategic advice and practical solutions that reflect the business and interpersonal realities of each and every legal dispute. Peers recognize that Julia "brings brains and just the right demeanor" to her cases. Clients appreciate that Julia "is extremely knowledgeable and explains the law well. She is a good listener and...willing to work with us on solutions" (Benchmark Litigation, 2023 & 2025).

Julia acts for and provides advice to a range of corporate and individual clients in all manner of civil, commercial, and administrative proceedings, including professionals, statutory officers, shareholders, and directors and officers. She has a robust regulatory and administrative law practice assisting municipal integrity commissioners, athletes, university students, and regulated professionals accused of misconduct. A tried and tested advocate, Julia has acted as lead counsel on trials in the Superior Court of Justice, on judicial reviews in the Divisional Court, and in hearings before various tribunals. Julia also regularly acts as a mediator and arbitrator in sports-related disputes, and is a member of the World Triathlon Tribunal.

Julia is actively involved in the profession and her community. She is a former President and director of Triathlon Ontario and remains an engaged and avid triathlete. She is also committed to enhancing legal education by ensuring that students have opportunities to build meaningful connections with the bar.