Disputes (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
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As a firm devoted exclusively to litigation, Lenczner Slaght taps into a deep reserve of relevant expertise across diverse practice areas and industries. Our reputation and record of success lead many clients to entrust their most significant litigation to us. On the other hand, our well-honed courtroom skills have won the respect of judges and fellow counsel at all levels of the courts. A significant part of our work has cross-border and international elements. We have relationships with leading firms in every jurisdiction.
Chambers Review
As an independent litigation boutique, Lenczner Slaght provides specialist expertise in class actions, commercial disputes and arbitration. It displays great proficiency in appellate matters and regularly represents clients in proceedings at all levels of the court hierarchy. The law firm’s practitioners are well versed in cross-border securities litigation, frequently handling disputes in the financial services space. It also counts large mining, pharmaceutical and technology companies among its client base, capably handling cases for Canadian and US-listed companies.
Strengths
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"Lenczner Slaght provide responsive service and excellent advice."
"They have a very impressive knowledge of all Canadian jurisdictions."
"They handled a complex action with multiple parties in an efficient and pragmatic manner."
"Lenczner Slaght provide responsive service and excellent advice."
"They have a very impressive knowledge of all Canadian jurisdictions."
"They handled a complex action with multiple parties in an efficient and pragmatic manner."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Binnie CC KC is a former Justice of the Supreme Court who now holds an of counsel role with Lenczner Slaght in Toronto. He maintains his position as a sought-after neutral and frequently presides over high-stakes international and domestic arbitrations, with additional strength across a full range of commercial disputes.
"He is brilliant and has had a tremendous career."
Peter Griffin commands a formidable reputation as a litigator and remains the counsel of choice for many high-profile corporates for their high-stakes commercial disputes. Based in Toronto, his reputation extends across the country and beyond.
Tom Curry is held in high regard by market commentators and clients alike for his skill in complex litigation files. His practice touches all manner of areas, from commercial disputes and class actions to administrative law and professional liability.
Monique Jilesen has wide-ranging commercial litigation experience, covering issues such as construction and real estate disputes, employee fraud and energy tariffs. She represents clients from Toronto.
Lawrence Thacker impresses with his wide-ranging expertise across commercial arbitration. Based at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, he possesses deep knowledge of arbitration issues concerning clients in the natural resources and power sectors.
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