Litigation: General Commercial - Ontario
What the Team is Known For
Chernos Flaherty Svonkin is a robust Toronto-based boutique that focuses on civil and commercial dispute resolution. The team is well regarded for its expert litigation practice, as well as its handling of ADR proceedings such as arbitration and mediation. The firm also fields notable corporate commercial litigation experience, with further areas of strength including IP, tax, product and professional liability, and insolvency-related disputes.
Strengths
"I've been very impressed with their ability to manage my case and all its complexities."
"Chernos Flaherty Svonkin is an excellent team: hard-working, responsive and always practical. They will make you feel like you are their only client."
"This was a difficult case that was handled impeccably. Service could not have been better. They also have an excellent understanding of the commercial realities of this file."
"They showed good business judgement, especially during mediation."
Work Highlights
Chernos Flaherty Svonkin defended Dr Saad Aljabri, a former high-ranking Saudi government official, in a contempt proceeding alleging fraud.
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Flaherty remains a respected figure in Toronto's commercial litigation market. In addition to single-plaintiff litigation mandates, he handles class actions and arbitration cases. "Pat has offered a valuable oversight role." "Patrick is highly sought after for complex commercial cases." "Pat is friendly, but provides clear and concise advice and lays out available options." "Patrick has a good sense of strategy of the file. He has experience in commercial litigation, but also insolvency, which leads to a more well-rounded approach to the file. Also very business-friendly." "Pat is very grounded and measured, and just comes across as a very practical-minded problem solver."
David Chernos is a well-regarded lawyer with a varied commercial litigation practice in Ontario. He is particularly noted for his work in insurance and insolvency disputes, with further experience in shareholder disputes, professional liability and estates litigation.
