Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | Chambers Canada Profile

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Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes has a robust Business Crimes, Investigations & Compliance practice. With experience in criminal defence and trial litigation, our lawyers have specialized knowledge in advising on and successfully defending clients in criminal, quasi-criminal, anti-corruption, regulatory and compliance matters. We are highly experienced in developing, assessing and improving anti-corruption and compliance policies and procedures, and regularly advise clients regarding laws and regulations relating to anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions, reporting obligations, responding to regulators and exemptions to sanctions laws.

Multinational and domestic corporations and individuals subject to Canadian law retain us to advise and defend them against a wide range of white-collar criminal charges, including under the Criminal Code, Income Tax Act, Competition Act, Customs Act and provincial securities legislation.

Renowned for handling complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional investigations, we have successfully defended clients charged with corruption and bribery of public officials and are routinely engaged to conduct internal investigations, review contract terms with foreign agents and joint venture partners, conduct detailed anti-corruption due diligence during transactions and review the legality of proposed business practices. Blakes mobilizes teams on short notice to respond to urgent matters, including search warrants, production orders and compelled interviews.

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White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon is recognised for its skilled fraud law group and its handling of significant government investigations. The business crimes, investigations and compliance team also actively assists clients with the development of anti-bribery compliance programmes, as well as handling sensitive internal investigations. With a track record of working on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional white-collar cases, the group is noted particularly for its expertise in relation to the corruption of foreign public officials. The firm also provides crisis response advice to firms under regulatory or criminal investigation, and advises clients on defending against class action litigation resulting from white-collar prosecutions. It has a notably strong presence in both Calgary and Vancouver, with considerable activity for clients in the finance, mining and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP continued to act as compliance monitor for AtkinsRéalis, as part of its conviction concerning fraud and bribery in Libya.

Strengths

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The lawyers at Blakes are exceedingly knowledgeable, pulling from a deep well of expertise.

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Blakes' expertise is unmatched, giving our organisation an additional level of confidence in our decision making.

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Blakes is a very responsive firm that gives pragmatic advice and provides excellent customer service. You feel like you are the team's only client.

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Blakes has an ability to leverage cross-national talent for complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Canada

The lawyers at Blakes are exceedingly knowledgeable, pulling from a deep well of expertise.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Canada

Blakes' expertise is unmatched, giving our organisation an additional level of confidence in our decision making.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Canada

Blakes is a very responsive firm that gives pragmatic advice and provides excellent customer service. You feel like you are the team's only client.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
Canada

Blakes has an ability to leverage cross-national talent for complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Morrison KC

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Band 1

Calgary-based Mark Morrison KC is a highly experienced investigations lawyer and National Practice Group Leader who has acted for various high-profile clients in areas such as construction and financial services. He is often involved in major corruption mandates involving parallel investigations in the USA.

Mark's knowledge in the white-collar fraud space is incredible.

Mark is an unflappable partner who is unfailingly calm. He gives good, common-sense and actionable advice.

Mark is one of the top white-collar lawyers in Canada.

Mark is extremely responsive, personable and approaches everything with a positive attitude.

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Iris Fischer

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Band 3

Iris Fischer is a skilled practitioner in internal and government investigations and wider white-collar matters, with clients benefiting from her strong pedigree in defending regulatory matters. She is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office.

Her willingness to go above and beyond gives her clients comfort.

Iris takes a detailed, thoughtful and contextual approach that works well with regulators and law enforcement.

She lives and breathes this sector and is the go-to for us. Iris sees the big picture and the political and business landscape.

Iris is always available and jumps into questions or issues on a moment's notice, invariably with a substantial contribution.

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Sean Boyle

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Band 3

Vancouver-based Sean Boyle stands out for his impressive portfolio of clients in financial services and the breadth of his nationwide regulatory expertise. He is highly rated for his handling of both criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as his experience of securities litigation proceedings.

Sean is a very good lawyer.

Sean Boyle is always on it and with him comes his army of people.

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Alexandra Luchenko

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Band 4

Alexandra Luchenko is well respected for her expertise in securities litigation and also assists with related white-collar crime matters, including compliance and contentious matters. She is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.

Alex is a go-to for any high-profile crisis scenario that requires a quick response.

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John Fast

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Up and Coming

John Fast is a partner in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office. He enjoys a reputation for his white-collar criminal defence practice, which sees him advising clients on anti-corruption compliance and enforcement actions, as well as internal investigations.

John is a smart and quick-thinking lawyer who produces solid work product.

John has been very impressive in his overall approach, client service and knowledge of legal compliance matters. We trust him to deliver strong advice.

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Mark Morrison KC

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Iris Fischer

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Sean Boyle

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Alexandra Luchenko

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Band 4

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John Fast

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Up and Coming

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