Vivien Milat
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Vivien brings innovation and extensive expertise to the prosecution of document-intensive cases and management of e-discovery projects. He strategically and efficiently utilizes technology to advance his clients’ cases and build captivating case narratives.
Bio
Vivien has a key focus in complex litigation involving large sets of documents and managing e-discovery projects. He creatively and effectively leverages document review platforms to distinguish the key elements of any case and decipher the information required to build clear and compelling case narratives. His patience, attention to detail and capacity to retain and refine vast amounts of technical information make Vivien a vital asset throughout the litigation process. He helps advance matters by investigating case details, preparing court materials, interviewing, and preparing witnesses, reviewing transcripts, and analyzing critical information for trial.
Vivien’s expertise extends to all stages of the e-discovery process. This includes complying with document production obligations involving tool selection, negotiating discovery plans, overseeing document collection, devising efficient review strategies and managing teams of document reviewers. He is heavily involved with reviewing other parties’ productions to ensure all required materials have been disclosed and integrated into the case. He has also acted as an independent lawyer conducting privilege reviews.
Select Representative Mandates
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Wireless Carrier in Litigation Against the Federal Government
Representing investors in a wireless carrier in litigation against the federal government.
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Represented hedge funds in achieving recovery against a Tier 1 bank after a false margin call
Confidential settlement achieved.
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Quadrangle v. Attorney General of Canada, 2025 ONSC 4526
Successfully represented plaintiffs in 7-week trial against federal government. Superior Court of Justice, Commercial List, awarded the plaintiffs $555 million plus prejudgment interest and costs.
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Baroch v. Canada Cartage, 2021 ONSC 7376
Successfully represented class members in class action for unpaid overtime by a national trucking and logistics company.
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Seelster Farms Inc. v. Ontario, 2020 ONSC 4013
Successfully represented plaintiffs against Her Majesty the King in right of Ontario, third party beneficiary breach of contract claim.
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Representation of a Group of Standard Bred Horse Breeders in a $65M Multi-Party Action Against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and the Province of Ontario
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Conducting an independent review of documents for privilege for a large multinational corporation
Recognitions
- University of Toronto Faculty of Law, won prizes for academic excellence and in contract law
Credentials
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2009
- Clerkships: Judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Justice Harrington of the Federal Court
- J.D., University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 2008
- B.A. (with Honours) in Economics, Queen’s University, 2005
- B.A. in Political Studies, Queen’s University, 2004
- Fluent in French