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White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is singled out for its strong fraud recovery capabilities, in addition to standout expertise in securities-related improprieties and litigation. The firm is active in both domestic and cross-border government investigations, and represents clients across a range of industry sectors including healthcare, financial services, energy and natural resources. The full scope of the firm's white-collar criminal practice includes securities, competition and antitrust, asset recovery, tax and money laundering issues. The team derives particular strength from its Calgary and Toronto-based lawyers.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones represented Pipestone Energy, which was sued by TD Bank and TD Securities with allegations of bribes and kickbacks relating to financing in the public markets.

Strengths

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This firm is the best of the best in Canada in this field. They have highly competent practitioners, from the top of this practice to the most junior lawyers, which is impressive.

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Bennett Jones are the crème de la crème of Canada's litigation and civil fraud market. They are very creative in how they approach problems, proactive and a very smart team.

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Bennett Jones have taken the time to learn our business and our priorities. This allows them to provide tailored, strategic advice. They are available 24/7 when needed and are very responsive.

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We have worked on matters with cross-border elements. Bennett Jones has great connections around the world. They are the best in the business.

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Bennett Jones has top-tier lawyers who think strategically.

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Notable Practitioners

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Munaf Mohamed KC
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Munaf Mohamed KC
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Calgary-based Munaf Mohamed KC is distinguished for the breadth of his experience in the field of international fraud and financial crime, representing prominent clients in financial services and the energy sector.

Munaf is incredibly impressive. He is a tenacious advocate who is practical, creative and a strategic thinker.

Munaf is a fantastic, zealous advocate, a great litigator and knows how to deal with enforcement authorities. He is a strategic thinker, works well with co-counsel and can handle cross-border issues.

Munaf Mohamed is a trusted strategic adviser. We reach out to him on our most complex litigation and investigations, often C-suite and board-facing matters.

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Lincoln Caylor
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Lincoln Caylor
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Lincoln Caylor is a recognised and respected expert in global fraud investigations and asset recovery litigation. He has also been involved in a number of high-profile investigations into money laundering and financial irregularities. He is based in Bennett Jones's Toronto office.

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Amanda McLachlan
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Amanda McLachlan
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Amanda McLachlan practises out of Bennett Jones's Toronto office, where she focuses on corporate and commercial disputes, with specific expertise in civil fraud, employment litigation and securities litigation and investigations. She has extensive experience in matters relating to securities regulatory and enforcement matters, internal investigations, shareholder disputes, oppression proceedings and fraud claims.

Amanda is very perceptive and has an uncanny ability to find the right documents and ask the right questions.

Amanda McLachlan straddles the securities and white-collar crime area. She does a ton of investigations. She is terrific.

Amanda is extremely smart and is an advocate in an understated way that is extremely powerful. She is intelligent and cooperative, but can also be tough and aggressive as needed.

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Jim Patterson
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Jim Patterson is well respected for his expertise in civil fraud, with experience in an array of scenarios, including in asset recovery, internal investigations and fraudulent investments. He is based in Toronto, from where he co-leads Bennett Jones's fraud law practice.

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Munaf Mohamed KC
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Lincoln Caylor
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Lincoln Caylor
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Amanda McLachlan
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Amanda McLachlan
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Jim Patterson
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