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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Ranked among the strongest litigation teams in Canada, Gowling WLG’s Commercial Litigation Group gets to the heart of your legal issue and delivers practical solutions to your commercial dispute, be it large or small.

As longstanding legal advisers to corporate Canada – from public and private companies to startups, national corporations and other market participants – we've handled some of the most challenging, high-profile litigation files in recent years, and we know what it takes to get you the best result.

Our experience covers a full range of corporate and commercial disputes, including:

  • Shareholder disputes and oppression
  • Partnership disputes
  • Derivatives litigation
  • Internal investigations
  • Bankruptcy and insolvency
  • Negligence
  • Construction liens
  • Breaches of contracts
  • Product liability
  • Medical defence and health law
  • Insurance and professional liability
  • Class actions
  • International arbitration
  • Banking litigation
  • Securities litigation
  • Crisis and risk management

Practical, responsive and cost-efficient, members of our team partner with you to develop and execute an effective litigation strategy that results in the best possible outcome for your business.

Whether your issue involves a multijurisdictional class action, bet-the-company litigation, forensic internal investigation or a product liability case, Gowling WLG can provide strategic counsel on any high-stakes commercial matter – both in Canada and internationally.

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Litigation: Administrative & Public Law - Ontario

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Gowling WLG is recognised for its significant Ontario litigation practice group, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Waterloo. The team advises on securities and shareholder disputes, oppression remedies and breach of contract claims. The firm also offers additional expertise in banking and competition litigation, white-collar crime, insolvency and large-scale class actions. Its client base includes technology and electronics businesses, Canadian and US banks and publicly traded companies, as well as high-profile current and former executives.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG defended Datastealth and two of its officers and directors against a claim for inducing breach of contract, conspiracy and oppression in relation to the exercise of a shotgun clause in a privately held technology company.

Strengths

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  • Gowling provides a specialist and knowledgable service.

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  • The team is willing to take the time to ensure clients have a comprehensive understanding.

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  • The department is client-centered and focused on both the big picture and the end result.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer King
    Jennifer King

    Jennifer King

    Jennifer King co-leads the firm's national administrative law practice. She showcases an impressive portfolio of work assisting clients with issues such as judicial review applications, land use tribunals and injunction applications.

    • Jennifer offers a strong vision that aligns with her clients' needs.

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  • Sandra Barton
    Sandra Barton

    Sandra Barton

    Sandra Barton excels in a broad range of commercial disputes matters, with notable expertise in arbitration, class action defence and wider civil litigation mandates. She is based in Gowling WLG's Toronto office.

    • She is excellent and can cover a number of areas of law.

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  • Sahil Shoor
    Sahil Shoor

    Sahil Shoor

    Sahil Shoor offers clients wide-ranging experience in construction, real estate and planning disputes.

    • Sahil has a vivid and strong commitment to client responsiveness.

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    • He is very practical and very pleasant to work with.

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    • He sees the bigger picture really well and is good at managing client expectations.

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