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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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Fasken are reliable, consistent and exactly what you would expect of outside counsel.

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Their ability to collaborate with other offices and regions and come up with the best approach offers a distinct advantage.

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The team have very strong lawyers and a solid support network behind them. The Fasken lawyers I've worked with are extremely responsive and provide an above-and-beyond service.

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Fasken are well prepared, experienced, appropriately staffed and focused on delivering value. I appreciate the focus on appropriately resourcing matters.

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Fasken are one of the most responsive firms I work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Geoffrey Cowper KC
2
Geoffrey Cowper KC
2
Band 2

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

Geoff Cowper is the most senior litigator in Vancouver for the firm and a really strong lawyer.

Geoff is just one of the finest courtroom lawyers I have ever seen, in terms of oral advocacy. He also has great judgement, but for advocacy he is among the best.

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Tracey M Cohen
2
Tracey M Cohen
2
Band 2

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 a great lawyer.

Tracey is so smart and so good.

Tracey Cohen at Fasken is great. She has blown me away with her skills and I have learned a lot from her.

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Andrew I Nathanson KC
4
Andrew I Nathanson KC
4
Band 4

Andrew Nathanson KC co-leads Fasken's commercial litigation group from his base in Vancouver. 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.

Andrew is terrific. Not only a good lawyer but also a really good person.

Andrew provides thoughtful and wise counsel to his clients.

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Geoffrey Cowper KC
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Geoffrey Cowper KC
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Tracey M Cohen KC
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Tracey M Cohen KC
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Andrew I Nathanson KC
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Andrew I Nathanson KC
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