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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Litigation: Product Liability

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Rankings

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Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Borden Ladner Gervais regularly provides advice on product liability matters to manufacturers, distributors and insurers in the automotive sector. The firm also supports clients with early-stage counsel on recalls and claims prevention. Its lawyers offer expertise in matters relating to aviation, heavy equipment and machinery, electronics and consumer products. The team offers a national scope from its offices across Canada, as well as a dedicated litigation and dispute resolution team that regularly oversees both individual and class actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais acted for Venmar Ventilation and Broan-Nutone Canada in cases involving allegations of negligent design and manufacture of heat recovery units and bathroom ventilation fans.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at BLG are collaborative and insightful on the laws and process in Canada.

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais's attorneys are highly responsive, organised and have a strong grasp of the subject matter.

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  • BLG is good at regularly communicating and being proactive and efficient, while obtaining strong results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Robert Love
    Band 1Robert Love

    Robert Love

    Robert Love leads the firm's national product liability practice from Toronto. He is particularly active in the automotive sector.
    • Robert is always available and gives strategic, practical advice.

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    • Robert Love is an excellent attorney who is very good at managing relationships.

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    • Bob is a great partner and a great leader.

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  • Band 4Edona Vila
    Band 4Edona Vila

    Edona Vila

    Edona Vila is a product liability lawyer with a growing reputation for representing retailers and manufacturers in disputes concerning consumer and pharmaceutical products. She also possesses expertise in relation to cases concerning medical products and artificial intelligence.

    • Edona has excellent judgement and I'm impressed with her knowledge.

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    • Edona Vila's levels of service and understanding are priceless.

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    • Edona is organised, a steady hand and efficient with her time.

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Ranked Individuals at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (2)

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