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Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

Litigation: Securities

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Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

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Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP is a leading litigation boutique based in Toronto. The firm and the firm's partners are ranked nationally among the best of their peers by the leading legal ranking services. Our lawyers share a fundamentally similar approach to advocacy and have built a firm known for its principled analysis and diligent representation.

We are the largest dedicated securities litigation team in Canada. Our securities litigators are client-focused and business-minded, providing representation for market participants in a wide range of disputes and regulatory investigations. We have successfully represented clients in some of the most significant and high-profile securities law cases in Canada. We specialize in securities litigation and regulatory defense.

We are business litigators who act for plaintiffs and defendants in all manner of corporate and commercial litigation matters including disputes arising out of mergers and acquisitions, beach of contract suits, director and officer liability claims, oppression remedy matters, business tort claims, fraud and cyber-fraud investigations and claims, wrongful dismissal actions, professional negligence suits, corporate governance and accounting issues, and corporate investigations.

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  • Financial Services
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Sports
  • Regulatory
  • Securities

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Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Crawley MacKewn Brush is a Toronto-based litigation boutique with an expansive securities and corporate disputes practice. Particularly renowned for its securities regulatory and class action defence work, the team has further experience in directors' and officers' liability claims, shareholder disputes and broader civil litigation. The firm attracts leading clients from an array of sectors, such as financial services, sports and energy, as well as former corporate directors facing OSC investigations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Crawley MacKewn Brush successfully defended Jeff Kennedy in an enforcement proceeding by the Ontario Securities Commission relating to allegations that he was part of an illegal short-selling scheme connected with a CAD24.25 million private placement completed by Canopy Growth Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates exceptional leadership and experience.

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  • The Crawley MacKewn Brush team is succinct and gets right to the heart of the matter in an efficient and effective manner.

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  • The firm has an extremely strong reputation in the securities litigation space and has strong relationships with the regulators.

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  • The Crawley MacKewn Brush team considers both legal and business strategy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alistair Crawley
    Alistair Crawley

    Alistair Crawley

    Alistair Crawley is well positioned to represent clients in cases stemming from investigations and failed transactions, as well as class actions. He is based in Crawley MacKewn Brush's Toronto office.

    • Alistair is a best-of-class lawyer in his field.

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    • He is a very experienced securities lawyer with an excellent reputation.

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    • He is very thorough and effective.

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  • Linda Fuerst
    Linda Fuerst

    Linda Fuerst

    Linda Fuerst is a leading name in Toronto's disputes market who is exceptionally well versed concerning securities class actions, as well as securities-related litigation generally. She is further noted for her expertise and work in the cannabis sector.

    • Linda brings a fresh perspective on matters because of her expertise.

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    • She cuts through the noise and understands the commercial realities.

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    • She is one of the best litigators I have ever worked with.

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    • Linda is top class all the way.

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  • Melissa MacKewn
    Melissa MacKewn

    Melissa MacKewn

    Melissa MacKewn is sought out for her representation in a range of disputes including those resulting from non-compliance, market manipulation and fraud. She provides counsel to clients from her base in Toronto.

    • Melissa's client service is unparalleled.

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    • Her expertise and expensive knowledge is on full display as cases are litigated.

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    • She is frequently looked to for advice on securities matters by peers.

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    • Melissa knows the law and is not afraid to take a position.

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    • She is knowledgeable, experienced and a leader in the industry.

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  • Robert Brush
    Robert Brush

    Robert Brush

    Based in Toronto, Robert Brush is best recognised for his work in investment dealer disputes and litigation resulting from failed corporate transactions. He also impresses representing both corporate and individual clients.

    • Robert Brush makes you feel that you are his priority

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    • Robert has a great ability to distil complex issues into simple and straightforward advocacy.

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    • He is almost surgical in his precision, he is able to show the court his point and achieve the desired outcome.

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    • He has an exceptional client service mindset, a strategic legal mind and a practical business perspective.

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    • He is truly a brilliant litigation strategist.

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  • Kate McGrann
    Kate McGrann

    Kate McGrann

    Kate McGrann is based in Crawley MacKewn Brush's Toronto office and represents clients at all levels of the court in commercial, securities and administrative and public law issues. She has particular expertise in public inquiries.

    • Kate has become a trusted adviser precisely because of her immense skill and dedication.

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    • Kate is smart and diligent.

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    • She is strategic, proactive and dedicated in her practice.

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  • Dana Carson
    Dana Carson

    Dana Carson

    Dana Carson enjoys a burgeoning reputation for her securities litigation practice, receiving plaudits for her strong advocacy skills in class action and regulatory matters. She is based in Crawley MacKewn Brush's Toronto office.

    • Dana is tenacious and dedicated to her client.

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    • She has shown herself to be exceptionally strong at all aspects of litigation.

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    • She provides clear communications and is pragmatic in her planning.

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    • Dana is very strong in her oral advocacy and is very measured.

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  • Michael L. Byers
    Michael L. Byers

    Michael L. Byers

    Michael Byers is a well-regarded lawyer with a growing security litigation practice. He regularly assists clients with shareholder matters, investigations and enforcement proceedings. He is based in Crawley MacKewn Brush's Toronto office.

    • He is exceptionally skilled.

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    • He is excellent in making succinct and compelling arguments.

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    • Michael is highly strategic, keeps matters focused and gives excellent advice for legal strategy.

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    • He is highly focused on achieving desired outcomes.

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  • Clarke Tedesco
    Clarke Tedesco

    Clarke Tedesco

    Clarke Tedesco advises clients on a broad range of civil and regulatory securities litigation, including professional negligence, fraud actions and fiduciary litigation. He regularly acts for directors and officers of both private and public sector corporations. He is based in Crawley MacKewn Brush's Toronto office.

    • He understands the law and gets into case details to develop sound strategy.

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    • Clarke is always solution-driven.

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    • He is good at navigating difficult issues.

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  • Mitchell Fournie
    Mitchell Fournie

    Mitchell Fournie

    Mitchell Fournie is an associate at Crawley MacKewn Brush and is based in Toronto. He focuses his litigation practice on corporate and commercial disputes and acts for both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of disputes, including breach of contract claims, shareholder rights, professional negligence, fraud, defamation, investment loss and insurance coverage litigation.

    • He knows his stuff and is great on case preparation.

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    • Mitchell is practical and solution-driven.

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