Mandates

Counsel for six individual former executives of Voortman Cookies in defence of a $100 million claim for fraudulent misrepresentation in connection with the sale of Voortman to Hostess.

Successfully acted for Fairmont Hotels in a precedent-setting insurance coverage application which arose from the settlement of a class action in California.

Acted for Chevron Canada Capital Company on motion to resist being added to action to recognize and enforce US$9.51 billion Ecuadorian judgment.

Counsel to U.S.-based Canadian Hockey League teams in defence of the high-profile class proceeding alleging the perpetuation of a cross-organizational environment of systemic abuse.

Acted for the Plaintiff in a claim against the company’s former Vice Chairman and CEO for breach of fiduciary duty relating to the payment of compensation awards to various officers and directors.

Successfully represented a multinational technology company in opposing an order for non-party production.

Counsel to the Manitoba Métis Federation, the National Government of the Red River Métis, in several claims against Canada.

2018 ONCA 519

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada in a proposed Ontario class action concerning improper deduction allegations relating to the long-term disability benefit provision of group insurance policies.

Counsel to a group of dissenting shareholders in obtaining 100% of the requested payout value of their shares totalling over $17 million USD.