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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Litigation: Securities

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Cassels Brock & Blackwell operates a distinguished practice in the securities litigation space in Ontario, where it is particularly sought out for its expert representation in class action suits. The firm lists a range of financial institutions among its clients, as well as high-profile current and former company directors and corporations in sectors such as mining, leisure and cannabis. The Toronto-based team demonstrates considerable expertise in internal investigations, including those stemming from whistle-blower complaints and securities regulatory proceedings.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell represented Donald Alexander Goss, a former Olympic medallist and senior securities broker, in an OSC prosecution alleging insider trading and tipping in advance of a CAD4.5 billion acquisition.

Strengths

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  • Cassels takes a highly sophisticated approach to applying their deep legal knowledge in complex situations.

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  • The team has the ability to take legal issues and explain them in terms of business impacts.

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  • It is a full-service firm with national coverage and specialisation in our industry.

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  • Cassels provides very efficient and thoughtful handling of matters that require more than just legal considerations.

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  • The lawyers are practical and collaborative.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lara Jackson
    Lara Jackson

    Lara Jackson

    Toronto-based Lara Jackson impresses for her leadership of a number of high-profile litigation files, including those for clients in the mining and cannabis sectors. She is particularly well known for her expertise in securities.

    • Lara is very thoughtful and attentive to both the legal and non-legal issues raised by the litigation she handles, resulting in very valuable advice for our business.

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    • She is cool under pressure and incredibly smart.

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  • John M. Picone
    John M. Picone

    John M. Picone

    John Picone has attained a strong reputation for his litigation practice, which focuses on advising clients on securities and shareholder litigation and defending regulatory enforcement. He is based in Cassels Brock & Blackwell's Toronto office, where he co-chairs the securities litigation group.

    • John is smart, knowledgeable and a good strategic thinker.

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    • His determination and knowledge provide us the confidence we need.

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    • John is capable, commercial and efficient.

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    • He is a practical and outstanding adviser.

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