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Bennett Jones LLP

Litigation: Securities

Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario


Bennett Jones LLP

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Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones represents a number of high-profile public and private clients from across a range of industries in corporate and commercial disputes. Clients frequently look to the firm for its multi-jurisdictional scope. Its Toronto office houses a distinguished securities litigation practice, covering regulatory and class action proceedings, with other areas of strength including breach of contract and shareholder disputes. The department also regularly assists with litigation relating to competition, insolvency and professional negligence, as well as fraud, oppression and post-M&A litigation. It continues to act for provincial public bodies across Canada in high-profile disputes with tobacco companies seeking healthcare cost recovery.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones LLP defended Coinbase in a claim concerning the application of Canadian securities law to cryptocurrencies and other crypto-assets.

Strengths

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  • The firm is experienced and client-centric.

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  • A key strength of Bennett Jones' securities department is the quality of its lawyers. They demonstrate strong judgement, a client-focused approach and efficiency.

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  • The firm is a group of whip-smart subject matter experts who are creative and strong advocates.

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  • The litigation team at Bennett Jones has excellent technical ability and excels at finding creative solutions to novel issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Richard B Swan
    Band 2Richard B Swan

    Richard B Swan

    Richard Swan is a seasoned litigator with notable experience concerning insolvency disputes. He also represents clients in shareholder oppression and securities claims, working from the Bennett Jones Toronto office.

    • Richard Swan is an exceptional general commercial litigator and a lawyer we trust on high‑stakes matters. He has real presence and gravitas in court.

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    • He is one of the smartest and most effective lawyers I have ever encountered.

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    • Richard is capable and smart.

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  • Band 2Robert W Staley
    Band 2Robert W Staley

    Robert W Staley

    Toronto-based Robert Staley is a tremendously well-regarded commercial litigator with an active practice representing clients in shareholder disputes and securities class actions. He also has deep experience in litigating issues with international complexities.

    • Rob is a great litigator. He is so practical and has a great response time.

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    • Rob is an unflappable strong advocate. He is nimble, creative and compelling in his arguments.

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    • Robert Staley has a breadth of experience.

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  • Band 4Amanda McLachlan
    Band 4Amanda McLachlan

    Amanda McLachlan

    Amanda McLachlan enjoys a burgeoning reputation for her disputes practice, which features strengths across a broad range of commercial litigation, including securities, employment and fraud matters. She is based in Bennett Jones's Toronto office.

    • Amanda is very diligent and produces good written work.

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    • Amanda is really smart and has great experience with the related regulations.

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  • Band 5Joseph Blinick
    Band 5Joseph Blinick

    Joseph Blinick

    Joseph Blinick is based in Bennett Jones's Toronto office and focuses his practice on securities litigation and corporate commercial disputes, including class actions, oppression proceedings, plans of arrangement and regulatory investigations.

  • Band 6Cheryl Woodin
    Band 6Cheryl Woodin

    Cheryl Woodin

    Cheryl Woodin is cohead of the firm's litigation and dispute resolution department. Her commercial litigation experience includes work in the cryptocurrency and pharmaceuticals sectors, as well as her well-recognised expertise in class actions.

    • Cheryl is a strong and prominent litigator.

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    • Cheryl conveys real conviction in court.

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  • Band 6Jonathan Bell
    Band 6Jonathan Bell

    Jonathan Bell

    Jonathan Bell is a respected litigator in the firm's Toronto office with a widespread commercial disputes practice, especially noted for his work on fraud mandates.

    • Jonathan is very good at managing large, complicated files.

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    • Jonathan Bell is very thoughtful in his work.

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  • Up and ComingDoug Fenton
    Up and ComingDoug Fenton

    Doug Fenton

    Doug Fenton focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, with particular expertise in the securities space. He has advised clients in the cryptocurrency, telecommunications and investment funds spaces.

    • Doug is an excellent litigator. He is practical, smart and strategic.

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    • Doug is excellent.
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  • Up and ComingNathan J. Shaheen
    Up and ComingNathan J. Shaheen

    Nathan J. Shaheen

    Nathan Shaheen excels in handling complex commercial disputes and has experience at all levels of court in Ontario.

    • His arguments are always thoroughly developed and he has a calming presence when he speaks in court.

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