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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Litigation: Product Liability

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For
Blake, Cassels & Graydon operates a standout product liability practice providing seamless support to clients across Canada, as well as cross-border capabilities. The practice has an excellent track record in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, consumer technology, food and automotive fields. The team possesses a breadth of experience in product claims, from early product assessment and risk management to multi-jurisdictional class action defence. The firm is retained by clients for its deep knowledge of regulatory matters, including those relating to recall, marketing, consumer protection and quality control.
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Work Highlights

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon represented Caterpillar in product liability matters pertaining to fires involving the alleged negligent design of the client’s industrial machinery.

Strengths

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  • Blake's strategy in addressing and dealing with cases, its specialty knowledge of the law in different jurisdictions and incredible responsiveness set it apart.

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon is efficient, collaborative and has a familiarity with the courts and judges.

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  • Blakes has an incredibly deep team across the country made up of excellent lawyers. It's also extremely good with clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gordon McKee
    Gordon McKee

    Gordon McKee

    Toronto-based Gordon McKee has a wealth of product liability and class action expertise, with particularly notable activity on cases in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

    • Gordon is a fantastic attorney. He is constantly one step ahead, is super-responsive and his superior knowledge of products liability law sets him apart.

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    • Gordon has a wealth of experience, excellent judgement and a great track record of managing complex high-risk matters.

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    • Gordon is one of the most savvy, experienced and knowledgeable litigators with whom I have worked.

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  • Robin Linley
    Robin Linley

    Robin Linley

    Robin Linley handles product liability litigation in the medical devices space, including class actions, from the firm's Toronto office. He has additional expertise in acting for pharmaceutical, agricultural and consumer product manufacturers.

    • Robin Linley is absolutely brilliant. He's strategic and takes the time to figure out the right process.

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    • Robin is practical and smart, with a depth of knowledge in a highly specialised area.

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    • Robin Linley is very knowledgeable, provides excellent legal guidance and strategy, and has deep experience across Canadian jurisdictions.

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  • Robin Reinertson
    Robin Reinertson

    Robin Reinertson

    Vancouver-based litigator Robin Reinertson is remarked upon for her wide-ranging product liability experience. She is most notably active within the pharmaceutical industry.

    • Robin is thoughtful and strategic, and her knowledge of BC law sets her apart.

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    • Robin Reinertson is on top of matters, easy to work with and clients like her as she's good at putting them at ease.

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    • Robin Reinertson is an excellent lawyer. She's smart, experienced and provides great client service.

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  • Ariane Bisaillon
    Ariane Bisaillon

    Ariane Bisaillon

    Ariane Bisaillon is a Montréal-based partner with a fast-developing product liability practice. She regularly assists pharmaceutical companies and various manufacturers of consumer products in class action disputes over alleged defects.

    • Ariane Bisaillon is smart, experienced and very good at making key strategic decisions.

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    • Ariane is a star.

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    • Ariane is fantastic to work with. She's strategic, thoughtful and has a very strong understanding of Québec law.

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  • Jessica Lam
    Jessica Lam

    Jessica Lam

    Toronto-based Jessica Lam is noted for her growing reputation for handling significant product liability class action disputes. She frequently represents the manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceutical products in proceedings across Canada.

    • Jessica Lam is strategic, careful in legal analysis and great to work with on any matter.

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    • Jessica has deep knowledge and a very good understanding of the regulatory and legal framework. She is a valuable resource.

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    • Jessica is an up-and-coming partner who is part of the next wave of excellent Blakes lawyers.

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