Mandates

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 former shareholders of TPCO, a California-based cannabis business, in a dissent rights application seeking payment of fair value for their shares.

Counsel to the plaintiffs in a claim against the plaintiffs’ former lawyers for breach of fiduciary duty and negligence.

Successfully represented surgeon at trial and Ontario Court of Appeal in pharmaceutical toxicity test case.

Retained as appeal counsel. Successfully represented the appellant in reversing the dismissal of certain of its claims at trial.

Leading authority on applicability of limitation periods to fatality in psychiatric institution.

Successfully responded to an appeal at the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan from a lower court dismissal of an application for summary judgment to dismiss the client’s action.