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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper fields an experienced defence team focused on representing clients in complex class actions. The firm advises a range of clients, including those in the technology, pharmaceutical and aviation spaces, defending claims such as consumer, competition/antitrust and product liability.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Ford Motor Company in a class action in Québec relating to allegations of product liability and misrepresentation relating to fuel economy ratings in certain of its vehicles, as well as breach of warranty.

Strengths

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  • The team at DLA Piper is extremely responsive and does an excellent job. The firm has a deep team and is knowledgeable.

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  • DLA Piper has a good understanding of the client's needs.

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  • DLA Piper is very efficient, explains the process well to the client and is very knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Rebecca von Rüti
    Band 5Rebecca von Rüti

    Rebecca von Rüti

    Vancouver based Rebecca von Rüti has an active practice in the class action space acting for manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, automotives and tech, among others. She co-chairs DLA Piper's class action defence group.

    • Rebecca is fabulous and wonderful to work with, knowledgeable and able to understand practical issues and navigate a complex landscape.

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    • Rebecca has good commercial sense and recognises the need to make practical, commercially reasonable decisions in the dispute process.

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