Mandates

Successfully represented borrower at trial and in British Columbia Court of Appeal, duty of borrower to draw down on executed special purpose credit agreement.

Counsel to large landowner in $120 million claim against the Ontario government regarding the inclusion of land inside the Greenbelt.

Represented Sobeys Inc. and other related entities defending a class action alleging anti-competitive practices in the sale of fresh commercial bread in Canada.

Successfully represented a financial institution in the largest fidelity bond claim in Canadian history.

Represented an aerospace parts manufacturer in a commercial arbitration concerning the suspension of a counterparty for violation of Canadian and international anti-bribery laws.

Counsel to Energy Fundamentals Group Inc., a boutique investment bank, in litigation against Veresen Inc., the owner and developer of a multi-billion dollar liquid natural gas facility in Oregon.

Counsel to a global charity defending a proposed class action claiming $170 million for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy in connection with donations to the charity.

Successfully represented developer in Ontario Court of Appeal reversing judgment granting partial summary judgement, enforceability of joint venture non-competition covenant.

Represented Sobeys Inc. and other related entities defending a class action alleging anti-competitive practices in the sale of fresh commercial bread in Canada.

Counsel to the CCLA in a constitutional case which addressed whether physicians may refuse to provide a referral for certain medical services on religious grounds.