Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Montréal-based Robert Torralbo is noted for his wide-ranging expertise in the class action space. He handles competition, securities and product liability cases, with a particularly strong reputation among pharmaceutical clients.

Toronto-based Gordon McKee maintains a stellar reputation for his handling of class actions nationally, with notable experience acting for clients in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. He is particularly well regarded for his role in high-stakes product liability class proceedings.

Gordon is a seasoned lawyer with a solid grasp on both the law and the strategy that makes sense in a given situation.

Catherine Beagan Flood is well regarded for her representation in product liability and privacy-related class actions. She also has experience in high-stakes antitrust class proceedings.

Catherine is exceptional as an advocate - she's a legal strategist and appellate lawyer with great skills.

She's a spectacular lawyer who has such an incredible level of expert knowledge.

Based out of the firm's Vancouver office, James Sullivan KC offers his clients wide-ranging class action expertise, including before the Supreme Court of Canada.

James has deep experience and savvy. He knows the players, what to expect and isn't afraid to make a recommendation.

He's very responsive and the level of service he provides is quite excellent.

Robin Reinertson continues to build her reputation in Canada's class action market from her Vancouver base. She is particularly active in competition and product liability cases.

She has the ability to be extremely detailed while not losing the ultimate goal of what the defence wants.

Robin is one of the smartest and best lawyers I've worked with. You are very fortunate if you have Robin on your team.

Andrea Laing is a Toronto-based lawyer with a strong track record of advising accounting firms and investment managers. Her class action practice is complemented by wider experience in securities litigation and investigations.

She's super diligent and has a lot of knowledge about the Canadian court system. She also has lots of experience so delivers strategy in a way that is always thinking ahead proactively.

Andrea is very good for securities class action work.

Robert Kwinter is based in Toronto and sought out for his representation in competition-related disputes.

He's one of Canada's top competition lawyers.

Robert is really good at evaluating the evidence and honing in on the material points that need to be brought to light.

Jill Lawrie is co-head of the firm's consumer protection group, practising out of the Toronto office. She offers substantial experience advising on product liability class action litigation, with notable expertise in the automotive and healthcare product manufacturing sectors.

Jill is a fantastic litigator and a true business partner. She has keen awareness of our business objectives as they relate to our class action and litigation defence strategies.

She is creative, dives deeply into technical issues and does not shy away from challenges.

Ariane Bisaillon capably advises clients on major class actions in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries. She is based in the firm's Montréal office.

She has top level strategic vision while knowing all the facts,