Chambers Review
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Disputes (International & Cross-Border) - Canada
What the Team is Known For
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
The Lenczner Slaght team has a broad range of expertise and understand how one issue interacts across a complicated web of issues.
Lenczner Slaght have deep bench strength, sophisticated e-discovery programmes, very good sector knowledge and excellent advocacy skills. Top to bottom, they have a deep pool of excellent advocates.
Lenczner Slaght are very strong procedurally, and the strategies they employ are effective.
Notable practitioners
Peter Griffin KC commands a formidable reputation as a litigator and remains the counsel of choice for many high-profile corporates for their high-stakes commercial disputes. He is based in Lenczner Slaght's Toronto office, and his reputation extends across the country and beyond.
He is a fabulous tactician and extremely well-respected industry figure.
Peter has a great presence in the courtroom.
He is a go-to for any number of difficult legal problems.
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. He is based in Lenczner Slaght's Toronto office.
He is very sharp and diligent.
Tom is top-tier counsel.
Tom Curry shows sound judgement and is a creative problem-solver.
He quickly absorbs information and confidently steers the course the file should take.
Monique Jilesen has wide-ranging commercial litigation experience, covering issues such as construction and real estate disputes, employee fraud and energy tariffs. Based in Toronto, she is Lenczner Slaght's managing partner.
She is exceptionally forthcoming with her awareness of the market and precedents, which helps to guide our materials.
Monique leads with confidence and clarity, but also exemplifies client dedication.
Monique is excellent from start to finish.
Andrew Parley is a Toronto-based partner at Lenczner Slaght who is gaining recognition for his impressive work on complex infrastructure disputes.
Andrew is a brilliant strategic and legal mind, who provides unapparelled input on complex files.
Andrew is an excellent counsel on all fronts.
Andrew Parley is excellent, forthright, diligent and honest. He's always at the top of his game.
Andrew is a talented advocate who handles arbitration cases efficiently.
Lawrence Thacker is exceptionally intelligent and strong on his feet.
Lawrence is extremely experienced and able to offer pragmatic advice on strategy and tactics.