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Bennett Jones LLP

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Bennett Jones LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a regular feature of class action litigation in Canada, possessing long-standing experience acting for players in the pharmaceutical, medical device and automotive sectors, with added capabilities in competition, product liability and securities matters. The firm also ably handles insurance, consumer, employment and professional liability disputes. The litigation group is often called upon to handle multi-jurisdictional and cross-border cases, as well as proceedings involving national classes.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones LLP acted for several provincial and territorial governments of Canada in a long-running action to recover smoking-related healthcare costs.

Strengths

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  • The team at Bennett Jones is strategic, practical and strong across the board.

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  • Bennett Jones is able to navigate many parties, internal stakeholders and complex factual scenarios with ease and expertise.

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  • Bennett Jones is strategic and creative in how they approach litigation. The team also has the ability to really clearly explain an issue, the process and strategy to all audiences.

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  • Bennett Jones is responsive, thoughtful and thorough.

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  • The team at Bennett Jones is always responsive and attentive to client needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cheryl Woodin
    Band 1Cheryl Woodin

    Cheryl Woodin

    Cheryl Woodin co-chairs the department from the firm's Toronto office. Her core practice is focused on national class actions, most notably in the automotive sector, with significant expertise in product liability and competition-related cases.
    • Cheryl is a pleasure to work with and is an expert in her field.

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    • Cheryl Woodin has a real depth of experience and fantastic client management.

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  • Band 1Michael Eizenga
    Band 1Michael Eizenga

    Michael Eizenga

    Toronto-based Michael Eizenga co-chairs the firm's class action practice and is regarded as a top choice of counsel in the space. His practice encompasses competition, product liability and privacy-related actions, including a number of the jurisdiction's most high-profile cases.
    • You have never seen a lawyer explain a complicated file like Michael. He has thought through the strategy, the angles and all of the good and the bad, and he can explain it clearly to everyone.

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    • Michael is very good at translating the complex legal elements into practical and understandable elements.

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    • Michael Eizenga is a genius when it comes to product liability class action defence work; he is the ultimate authority.

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    • Michael is a brilliant attorney.

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  • Band 4Emrys Davis
    Band 4Emrys Davis

    Emrys Davis

    Toronto-based Emrys Davis continues to build an impressive reputation for his work in the class action space. Sources highlight his involvement in competition disputes, acting for major names in the banking, pharmaceutical and aviation sectors. He co-chairs the firm's class action practice.

    • Emrys Davis is able to really explain why things are the way they are. He's very sensitive to client and business people's concerns.

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  • Band 5Ilan Ishai
    Band 5Ilan Ishai

    Ilan Ishai

    Ilan Ishai excels at representing automotive clients in major class action mandates. Operating out of Toronto, he has demonstrated capabilities in claims involving product liability and anti-competitive conduct.
    • Ilan is calm and in control of an issue. I'm very impressed with him on all levels and he's wonderful at delivering top notch client service.

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    • Ilan Ishai is very smart and responsive. He does a lot of the coordinating and has strong communication skills.

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    • Ilan is a pleasure to work with and provides expert practical advice.

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  • Up and ComingEthan Schiff
    Up and ComingEthan Schiff

    Ethan Schiff

    A rising figure in the Toronto market, Ethan Schiff is experienced at advising on significant commercial disputes and class actions.

    • Ethan has a great way of simplifying the really complex concepts and is delightful to work with.

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    • Ethan Schiff is a great attorney to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Bennett Jones LLP (5)

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