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Litigation: Securities

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Litigation: Securities - Ontario

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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
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Lara Jackson
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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.

She is cool under pressure and incredibly smart.

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John M. Picone
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John M. Picone
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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.

His determination and knowledge provide us the confidence we need.

John is capable, commercial and efficient.

He is a practical and outstanding adviser.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial
Lara Jackson
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Lara Jackson
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Lara Jackson
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Lara Jackson
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John M. Picone
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John M. Picone
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