NewsAlert:Top criminal lawyer Edward Greenspan has died

TORONTO — Edward Greenspan, one of Canada’s most famous criminal lawyers, has died.

His law firm, Greenspan Partners LLP, confirmed his death Wednesday morning.

Greenspan represented a number of high-profile clients, including one-time media baron Conrad Black and former theatre mogul Garth Drabinsky.

A number of individuals in the legal community are mourning Greenspan’s death, calling him a “giant” and one of the legal profession’s best.

Greenspan’s memorial will be held by Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel in Toronto.

More to come.