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Baker McKenzie

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Baker McKenzie

Rankings

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White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is known for its comprehensive white-collar group, with experience in handling civil fraud and financial recovery matters, defending regulatory and securities proceedings and conducting a range of internal investigations.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie continued to act for CHU de Québec-Université Laval in a procurement fraud action at Commercial Court.

Strengths

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  • The firm is highly knowledgeable with a commercial mindset and provides strong practical advice. The group is service-oriented and highly responsive.

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  • Baker McKenzie is attentive and organised.

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  • The firm is very professional, knowledgeable and able.

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  • Its global network of firms is excellent. At Baker McKenzie you can feel that each office is integrated and that the people work together seamlessly across offices. The firm is strong in cases with international components.

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  • The Baker McKenzie team is deeply experienced.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2John Pirie
    Band 2John Pirie

    John Pirie

    John Pirie is an experienced courtroom advocate who is particularly well regarded for his civil fraud expertise. He has also defended clients against professional negligence claims, and played a role in antitrust and securities-related lawsuits. He is based in Toronto, from where he leads the firm's litigation and government enforcement group in Canada.

    • For complex white-collar matters, he is the go-to person.

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    • John Pirie is a senior and very respected litigator.

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  • Band 4David Gadsden
    Band 4David Gadsden

    David Gadsden

    Toronto based David Gadsden is regularly engaged for his experience in handling white-collar crime and government investigations.

    • David Gadsden is a top-notch litigator who has established a commendable reputation with his clients and among the bar.

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    • He is a calm and wise litigator.

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  • Band 4Michael Nowina
    Band 4Michael Nowina

    Michael Nowina

    Michael Nowina is based in Baker McKenzie's Toronto office, where he advises on a broad range of commercial disputes. He often acts for financial institutions and has experience in fraud-related claims and investigations.

    • Michael is a clever and deeply experienced litigator.

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