Mandates

Successful in striking down a contract between a landowner and the City of Ottawa that restrict urban development on Kanata lands, and require the continued operation of a golf course on those lands.

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.

2018 ONSC 335

Counsel to Pfizer in a proposed class action advanced on behalf of consumers of Viagra.

Successfully represented Canadian Civil Liberties Association in Ontario Court of Appeal, struck down administrative segregation provisions of Correctional Services Act as cruel and unusual treatment.

Sucessfully represented a large group of condominium unit purchasers in a proceeding under the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act.

Successfully represented plaintiff in Ontario Court of Appeal reversing trial judgment, first imposition of private law duty of care on regulator exercising statutory authority.

Counsel to International Dyslexia Association (Ontario Branch) in the Supreme Court of Canada in case involving discrimination against students with severe learning disabilities.

Representing a group of heirs in a dispute concerning the recovery of rare and valuable art works stolen during the Second World War.

Acted for law firm in significant appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada concerning anti-SLAPP legislation.

Representing Hockey Canada in connection with litigation, investigation, and Parliamentary hearings regarding sexual misconduct allegations and with respect to corporate governance issues.

Acted for interveners ADRIC and TCAS on leading case on arbitrators’ duties of disclosure, independence and impartiality.