Department profile
Litigation: General Commercial
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Blakes has one of the most successful litigation and dispute resolution practices in Canada and we are known for our specialization and experience advising on complex issues. We advise on local, national and multi-jurisdictional matters (specifically the U.S.) from our Vancouver office, successfully leveraging the Blakes integrated national litigation platform.
With all of the advice and expertise needed under one roof, we leverage best practices across industries and take swift action to resolve disputes smoother, smarter, and with greater success.
We represent client interests at every stage of a dispute, from fact-finding and risk evaluation through final resolution and enforcement. We litigate in trial and appellate courts, resolve disputes at the negotiating table, and represent clients before tribunals and government agencies. Blakes litigators have appeared before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and have been involved in precedent-setting cases involving hostile take-overs, indemnification of directors and officers, proxy contests and directors’ duties.
In large, document-intensive cases, we integrate skilled paralegal support, leading-edge document management technology and a project management and e-discovery team to manage matters efficiently and cost effectively.
Chambers Review
Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a prestigious national law firm with a strong dispute resolution team in Vancouver. Recognised for its strength in commercial litigation and class action defence, the team offers extensive services to clients in the energy, natural resources and life sciences industries. The department features standout capabilities in securities litigation, shareholder disputes and insolvency proceedings. The team also boasts experience in professional negligence and white-collar crime claims, as well as representing clients in arbitration.
Work Highlights
- Blake, Cassels & Graydon represented the Royal Bank of Canada in a high-profile closet indexing class action.
Strengths
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"We had some very complicated issues and every one was dealt with with an incredible sense of knowledge and strategy."
"One of the key reasons we prefer to work with Blakes is because of the commercial awareness and practical advice."
"We had some very complicated issues and every one was dealt with with an incredible sense of knowledge and strategy."
"One of the key reasons we prefer to work with Blakes is because of the commercial awareness and practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Sean Boyle is highly respected in the BC market for his expert handling of securities matters. With experience covering litigation, class proceedings and regulatory investigations, he regularly acts for a range of financial institutions and public companies.
"Sean Boyle is prominent absolutely, he is a talented lawyer."
Alexandra Luchenko is recognised for her impressive work in corporate litigation, covering breaches of contract, professional negligence and intellectual property disputes.
"Alexandra Luchenko is a sophisticated lawyer and a trusted partner." "She is one of the best litigators I have worked with."
Joseph McArthur is frequently relied upon by clients from the energy and natural resources and pharmaceutical sectors to handle commercial dispute resolution. He is particularly regarded for his wide-ranging trial experience and offers additional expertise as arbitration counsel.
"He is always great to work with."
James Sullivan KC offers significant expertise in class action proceedings, frequently acting for a roster of mining companies.
"He's a proactive and smart litigator."
Vancouver-based Laura Cundari has a growing reputation in BC for her representation of clients from the energy, pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors. She has significant experience in litigating and arbitrating disputes before both federal and provincial courts.
"Laura Cundari has been absolutely amazing to work with. She has been invaluable and has more than exceeded any of our expectations."
Peter Rubin is regularly mandated to act on a wide array of commercial disputes, including contractual litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, breach of fiduciary duty claims and allegations of fraud.
"He's a great counsel and a great person to work with."
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