Delila Bikic

Delila Bikic

Associate

Delila Bikic
Contact Information

Delila Bikic

Associate


T 416.865.6629

F 416.865.6636

E dbikic@grllp.com

Education

Osgoode Hall Law School, JD, 2021
European Affairs, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, MA, 2015-2017
Political Science and History, Victoria College, University of Toronto, BA (Hons. with High Distinction), 2015
Bar Admission

Ontario, 2022
About Gardiner Roberts LLP

For over 100 years, Gardiner Roberts has combined the benefits of a full-service law firm with the dexterity of a mid-sized one. Our focused, cross-disciplinary, one-team approach and commitment to understand your business joins our relevant expertise, immediacy and dedication to providing client-centric, hands-on service. 100% Canadian and fully independent, we offer a level of overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness that larger firms can't touch. Resisting "cookie-cutter" law, Gardiner Roberts has built its name - one rewarding client relationship at a time.

Executive Summary

Delila is a practical, dedicated, and thoughtful advocate who is committed to delivering client-focused legal services and contributing positively to the profession. As an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Gardiner Roberts, she maintains a broad litigation practice with a focus on civil & commercial disputes as well as professional liability matters. Delila is also growing her advisory practice, advising not-for-profits on governance matters  and businesses on risk management and compliance.

Delila earned her JD from Osgoode Hall Law School. Delila first joined the firm as a summer and articling student before returning as an associate in 2022.

Before attending law school, she spent significant time working as a researcher in the Balkans—particularly in her hometown of Sarajevo—on projects aimed at rebuilding the rule of law and supporting minority integration in post-conflict communities. Delila is fluent in Serbo-Croatian. 

Expertise

  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Professional Liability, Real estate litigation
  • Not-for-profit governance disputes
  • Compliance and Risk Solutions (Regulatory)

Representative Work
  • Burke v. Bank of Montreal, 2026 ONSC 1644 (CanLII)
  • Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Immigration,Training and Skills Development, “MOL”) v. The Econo- Rack Group Inc., 2025 CarswellOnt 5005, 2025 ONCJ 190 - (Co-Counsel for Econo-Rack). Note that the MOL withdrew the charges on October 10, 2025
  • Strosberg et al. v. Lynn et al., 2024 ONSC 7308 (CanLII)
Articles and Presentations
  • Foreign buyer ban: Realtors urged to review due diligence, Real Estate Magazine – January 18, 2023
  • Tort of “family violence” provides new way to seek damages for domestic abuse, LexisNexis Canada’s Canadian Family Guide - June 2022
  • Prophylactic disgorgement order in case of corporate malfeasance imposed by Ontario Court of Appeal - December 2021
  • Unfulfilled Promise to Transfer Family Property Upheld by Court of Appeal for Ontario, Real Estate Magazine - November 2021
  • Ontario’s “appropriate means” test for limitation periods after Grant Thornton v. New Brunswick - October 2021
  • The perils of not having a written contract for a home construction project, Real Estate Magazine - September 2021
Articles

Professional Involvement
  • Member, Law Society of Ontario
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, The Advocates Society
  • Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers 
  • Member, Young Women in Law
  • Member, LEAF Toronto (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund)
Community Involvement
  • Alumni, Junior Fellowship at Massey College, University of Toronto
  • Mentor, Hart House Mentorship Program