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A Canadian leader in class actions, Lenczner Slaght is one of the only firms in the country to have repeatedly litigated on behalf of defendants at the trial level. Our lawyers' class actions expertise has been sharpened through hands-on experience in a wide range of complex and technically demanding proceedings.


Our firm has defended many of Canada's most closely watched class action lawsuits over the past three decades. For example, we successfully represented Danier in Kerr v Danier Leather Inc – from the outset of the action through to the groundbreaking decision at the Supreme Court of Canada. We also acted for Inco in a mass tort class proceeding, both in the original trial and on appeal.


It’s that experience that has led to our lawyers being repeatedly recognized by various organizations as leaders in the class action bar.


Class Action Litigation Areas


Our nationally ranked litigators have represented Canadian and international clients across the spectrum of class action proceedings, including:

  • antitrust and competition act matters
  • consumer claims
  • deceptive and unfair trade practices
  • employment disputes
  • environmental issues
  • financial services
  • health and medical malpractice
  • insurance matters
  • mass torts
  • misleading advertising
  • negligence claims
  • pensions and employee benefits
  • product liability
  • securities and shareholder rights

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Lenczner Slaght is a prominent Toronto litigation boutique commended for its performance in multi-defendant class actions. The firm frequently handles cases at the pre-certification, trial and appellate levels and represents clients from the financial services, insurance, manufacturing, mining and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is particularly well known for its expertise in securities, consumer protection, product liability and employment matters and is often selected for cases concerning professional negligence involving lawyers, accountants and physicians.

Work Highlights

  • Lenczner Slaght acted for Canadian Medical Protective Association, representing a defendant physician in a class action brought by patients alleging the use of a unapproved substance in cosmetic procedures.

Strengths

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Lenczner Slaght's team has the perfect balance of seasoned and experienced litigators.

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Lenczner Slaght has a full compliment of team players to handle the most complex matters.

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Responsible, professional and a pleasure to deal with, Lenczner Slaght are very good advocates.

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The Lenczner Slaght team is known for its strategic advocacy, deep trial experience and its ability to navigate intricate legal and procedural issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Griffin
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Peter Griffin
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Peter Griffin KC is a hugely well-regarded litigator with a stellar reputation in Canada. Based in Toronto, he handles class actions as part of his wider disputes practice, and has notable experience in product liability and professional negligence claims.

Peter Griffin is a top notch and approachable professional.

Peter is a talented lawyer.

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Tom Curry
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Tom Curry
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Toronto-based Tom Curry is one of Canada's pre-eminent litigators. In addition to his single-plaintiff work, he attracts plaudits for his class action representation where he represents multiple prestigious clients from the technology, banking and automotive sectors.

Tom has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is one of the top litigators in the country and a pleasure to work with.

Tom is devastatingly effective. He's on of the best trial lawyers in the country.

He's a leader you want on your side.

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Paul-Erik Veel
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Paul-Erik Veel
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Paul-Erik Veel is highlighted for his representation of clients in complex First Nations, product liability and securities class actions.

Paul-Erik is a creative, smart legal analyst.

Paul-Erik Veel is extremely client-conscious and approachable.

Paul-Erik is nationally recognised as an expert in class action litigation. He understands what the client needs and provides expert advice.

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Peter Griffin KC
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Peter Griffin KC
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Tom Curry
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Tom Curry
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Paul-Erik Veel
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Paul-Erik Veel
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