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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Litigation: General Commercial

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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.
Strengths
Interviewees comment: "Cassels is client-focused and the entire team seems able to provide intelligent, strategic and proportionate advice."
Work highlights
A team led by Lara Jackson represented Tahoe Resources and its former CEO in class proceedings alleging securities fraud.
Notable practitioners
Toronto-based Lara Jackson impresses for her leadership in 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.
"She did a really good job of getting up to speed and understanding the case." "Lara Jackson is a very analytical and thoughtful litigator, and she looks after her clients well."
"She did a really good job of getting up to speed and understanding the case." "Lara Jackson is a very analytical and thoughtful litigator, and she looks after her clients well."
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Litigation: General Commercial
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Suite 2100 Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
M5H 3C2

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