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Fasken

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

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There’s no disputing our expertise in litigation. We are adept at handling complex cases for the world’s leading businesses. Our seasoned litigators get results - both in and out of the courtroom.

We develop and execute a litigation strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

Fasken is recognized as having one of the leading litigation teams in Canada. Our litigators have won major trials and appeals for large multi-national companies in a diverse range of industries, including mining, technology, finance, communications, aviation, health, energy, and life sciences.

With over 150 lawyers, we provide depth of skill and expertise in all types of litigation, including commercial, class action, product liability, white collar crime, construction, arbitration, and defamation. Our experience allows us to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively assess and manage litigation risk.

Fasken is regularly retained in interprovincial and cross-border matters. We have offices on three continents and have trusted relationships with other law firms across the world. Our team is qualified in both common law and civil law; many of us are bilingual, and among us we speak many languages. We provide seamless representation in multiple provinces - an offering that differentiates us from others.

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What the Team is Known For

Fasken offers a market-leading mining group and a full service across key contentious and transactional areas, with highly regarded specialists stationed across Canada. The bulk of its resources operate out of Toronto, where it provides strong deal teams, particularly in banking and finance. A major part of its cross-border expertise involves the USA, where it regularly works with clients investing into Canada, in partnership with US firms. Another key component of the law firm's international work springs from its stellar mining and natural resources practice, which extends to offices in London and Johannesburg to provide a global platform to help service Canadian and global clients on their operations around the world.

Fasken also displays capabilities across contentious areas including class actions, product liability and IP litigation. It is experienced in international disputes related to international trade, anti-corruption compliance and anti-bribery matters. The law firm is recognised for its counsel to clients in defence of class action claims, with proceedings often implicating US and other foreign entities operating in Canada. Its class action capabilities span competition and securities matters, where the law firm often acts for its financial services and banking client base on a cross-border basis.

Strengths

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  • The team in general at Fasken is fantastic; the caliber of legal advice is very high, and the client service is also very high.

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  • Fasken is a top-tier firm, which ranks among the most capable commercial litigation firms in Canada.

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  • Fasken has handled a broad range of matters, leveraging deep expertise and excellent client service.

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  • The team at Fasken are very experienced and knowledgeable of the procedure before the Canadian courts. They are extremely reactive and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Geoffrey Cowper
    Band 2Geoffrey Cowper

    Geoffrey Cowper

    Vancouver-based Geoffrey Cowper KC frequently represents major multinational organisations in commercial disputes at both the provincial and federal levels. He is well versed in advising clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

    • Geoff Cowper is an outstanding litigator and one of the top in Canada. His advocacy and strategic skills are unparalleled.

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  • Band 2Tracey M Cohen
    Band 2Tracey M Cohen

    Tracey M Cohen

    Tracey Cohen KC is based in Fasken's Vancouver office, where she co-leads the commercial litigation group. She is respected for her handling of a broad array of corporate and commercial disputes across Canada, including class actions. She has experience in both arbitration and litigious settings.

    • Tracey is an amazing lawyer.

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    • She has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to navigate complex legal challenges with precision and insight.

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  • Band 3Andrew I Nathanson KC
    Band 3Andrew I Nathanson KC

    Andrew I Nathanson KC

    Andrew Nathanson KC is co-chair of Fasken's commercial litigation group in British Columbia. He regularly represents clients in leading commercial and regulatory disputes, including advising on shareholder litigation and environment-related disputes. He has extensive experience in claims concerning allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract, as well as applications for injunctions.

    • He is among the most brilliant minds in this space.

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    • He is a very skilled and experienced litigator.

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  • Band 3Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb
    Band 3Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb

    Timothy St. J. Ellam, KC, FCIArb

    Tim Ellam offers expert representation of clients in technology and energy sectors and has notable experience advising on joint venture and shareholder disputes.
    • Tim is very impressive and always a pleasure to work with. He makes clients comfortable and makes sure he has the right team for the case.

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    • I always enjoy working with Tim. Regardless of outcome, the journey is enjoyable, informative and engaging.

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