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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - Ontario

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What the Team is Known For
Stikeman Elliott has a strong presence in Ontario, with offices in both Toronto and Ottawa. The firm's litigation department routinely assists clients with a range of disputes involving commercial contract claims, insolvency, securities and contested corporate transactions. With notable capability in class action defence, the group wins particular acclaim in professional negligence, misrepresentation and product liability claims. It is further recognised for its representation of current and former executives and directors in oppression proceedings, as well as breach of contract and fiduciary duty. The firm also enjoys a significant reputation for its work in the energy, construction and technology sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott defended Bread Financial Holdings against allegations of an undervalued transfer of assets as part of the spinout transaction of LoyaltyOne.

Strengths

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  • The team is super responsive and always helpful.

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  • Stikeman Elliott's legal and strategic acumen is outstanding and their grasp of the topics and issues are profound.

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  • The team is very detailed and commercial in terms of their advising and counsel.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter F C Howard
    Peter F C Howard

    Peter F C Howard

    Peter Howard has been at the fore of Toronto's commercial litigation field for years, with broad experience covering securities litigation and an array of commercial disputes, including contentious audits and insurance claims.

    • He is an excellent litigator.

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  • Eliot N Kolers
    Eliot N Kolers

    Eliot N Kolers

    Toronto-based Eliot Kolers is sought out for his counsel on various commercial disputes, such as shareholder and contractual litigation. He also operates an active antitrust litigation practice.

    • He has demonstrated a willingness to get up to speed quickly and represents us ably and passionately.

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    • Eliot is a very thoughtful lawyer.

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  • Alexander D Rose
    Alexander D Rose

    Alexander D Rose

    Alexander Rose is a Toronto-based lawyer at Stikeman Elliott who is respected for his adept handling of various commercial disputes. He is frequently involved in litigation concerning allegations of misrepresentation, fraud and breach of contract.

    • He is very commercial in his approach.

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    • Alexander gives me straight advice, not just what I want to hear.

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    • He is responsive and can clarify complex situations.

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  • Daniel Murdoch
    Daniel Murdoch

    Daniel Murdoch

    Daniel Murdoch has experience in a range of litigious scenarios, with notable cases including breach of contract litigation, shareholder disputes and professional negligence. He represents his clients from Stikeman Elliott's Toronto office.

    • Daniel is supremely capable of synthesising all information.

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    • He is very focused on the task at hand.

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    • He is to the point and super quick to respond.

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  • Aaron Kreaden
    Aaron Kreaden

    Aaron Kreaden

    Aaron Kreaden is a partner based in Stikeman Elliott's Toronto office, with broad expertise in commercial litigation. He is experienced in assisting clients with negligence and shareholder disputes, among others.

    • He knows the law inside out and is also practical.

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    • He is so well prepared and ready to take on any battle.

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    • What sets him apart is his service level and the real ownership of the issues that he takes.

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