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Class actions remain top of mind for most businesses with operations or interests in Canada — and Blakes is at the forefront of class actions defence with one of the most experienced teams in the country. Spanning nearly four decades, we have defended clients in more than 400 class actions across the country, including precedent-setting cases with industry-wide implications and multi-jurisdictional cases requiring global coordination. We are also among a small number of Canadian firms with notable class action success at trial and on dispositive applications and motions.
Our trial and appellate lawyers defend clients at all levels of courts and are skilled in preparedness, strategic planning, mediations, arbitrations and negotiated settlements. A key advantage is the experience of our integrated and coordinated national team of leading litigators who have deep knowledge and experience within each of the major Canadian jurisdictions. This platform ensures that we are able to expertly advise on class actions across the country.
We work alongside U.S. and international law firms, advisers and experts to ensure effective coordination of claims that are international in scope and extend into Canada. Through our cross-border experience, strong communication and collaboration, we help ensure the best representation for our clients.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP represented Air Canada in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of all Québec consumers who purchased airline tickets through Air Canada’s online ticket purchasing platform in 2010-2012.
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Their client service is what sets them apart from competitors. They provide detailed summaries and practical advice when we identify something internally that might grow into a class action risk.
They are able to identify the salient issues and condense them into sound and persuasive argument.
Simply put, the litigators at Blakes are a high horsepower group that easily tackle complexity, including the broad strategic considerations applicable to class action defence.
Blakes are experienced, knowledgeable and strategic. They have the skill set and breadth of experience to handle complex matters.
Their client service is what sets them apart from competitors. They provide detailed summaries and practical advice when we identify something internally that might grow into a class action risk.
They are able to identify the salient issues and condense them into sound and persuasive argument.
Simply put, the litigators at Blakes are a high horsepower group that easily tackle complexity, including the broad strategic considerations applicable to class action defence.
Blakes are experienced, knowledgeable and strategic. They have the skill set and breadth of experience to handle complex matters.
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Gordon is a seasoned lawyer with a solid grasp on both the law and the strategy that makes sense in a given situation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
She has top level strategic vision while knowing all the facts,
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