Elli Cohen

Elli Cohen is a trusted voice in family law with a province-wide reputation for navigating difficult family law matters. Frequently sought out by other lawyers, Elli is known for taking on challenging parenting disputes, high-value property divisions, and litigation that others decline. He is tenacious, strategic, and principled in his work—qualities that make him a go-to resource for clients facing difficult legal terrain.

Elli’s practice is distinguished by his depth of experience in large-scale financial family law matters. He has handled disputes involving corporate holdings, family-run agribusinesses, farming quota, and investment assets such as stock options, cryptocurrency, and alternative financial instruments. His early career in finance—at CIBC and Merrill Lynch—gives him an edge in deciphering financial records and understanding valuation dynamics. Elli works closely with certified business valuators, financial planners and accountants to deliver comprehensive, informed advice in property and support claims.

As the firm’s lead counsel for appellate litigation, Elli has a strong record of success before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, in addition to frequent appearances at all levels of the trial courts. He is often retained to reassess ongoing files or step in when proceedings have reached a turning point and require a focused, experienced hand.

Beyond his legal work, Elli is an engaged contributor to rural Ontario’s cultural and economic development. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Blyth Centre for the Arts and has held leadership roles in several community-based initiatives.

Clients and colleagues alike value Elli for his clear advice, problem-solving mindset, and unwavering commitment to achieving results in even the most demanding situations.