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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)
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Provided by Lenczner Slaght
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
Clients (11)
- Accounting Firms
- Banks
- Financial Advisors
- Insurance Companies
- Investment Banks
- Management Consultants
- Manufacturers
- Mining Companies
- Pension Fund Managers
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Retailers
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Work Highlights
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Lenczner Slaght defended a Toronto plastic surgeon following a patient class action alleging he inappropriately recorded them on security cameras without their consent and breached his fiduciary duties by placing his own interests above his patients’.
Strengths
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The Lenczner Slaght class actions team collaborates seamlessly, consistently offers insightful and inventive arguments as well as valuable advice.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaLenczner Slaght is a litigation powerhouse. Anything it touches turns to gold.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaLenczner Slaght has deep litigation experience. The team is always highly responsive and provides considered advice.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaLenczner Slaght is the best litigation boutique in Canada across the board. The team is very good at relating to opposite counsel and are very good people to deal with.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaLenczner Slaght's ability to see the big picture is particularly important, and walking into court with the firm is a reputational step up.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 Peter Griffin
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 is outstanding counsel. He is a really fine lawyer.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaPeter is the best of the best. He delivers quality submissions and work.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaPeter is one of the most sought after litigators in the city for good reason. He is brilliant. Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanada
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Band 2 Tom Curry
Toronto-based Tom Curry is one of Canada's pre-eminent litigators. He attracts plaudits for his class action representation, where he represents multiple prestigious clients from the technology, banking and automotive sectors.
Tom is a terrific litigator with a giant reputation.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaTom is one of the top trial lawyers in the country. He is an elite lawyer in every respect and the best litigator to deal with.
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Band 3 Paul-Erik Veel
Paul-Erik Veel is highlighted for his representation of clients in complex First Nations, product liability and securities class actions. Paul-Erik is such a calm and knowledgeable adviser. He really gives practical advice that makes sense. We really enjoy working with him.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanadaPaul-Erik is a brilliant lawyer; a very skillful writer and a great advocate.
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Ranked Individuals at Lenczner Slaght (3)
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Peter Griffin KC
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