Litigation: Product Liability

Caroline Zayid leads the firm's litigation department nationally from her Toronto base. She operates a broad contentious practice that sees her act in complex and high-value product liability cases in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Caroline Zayid is just outstanding - whatever question you bring her, she processes it lightning quick, integrates it into the strategy and provides a clear, efficient and enlightening answer.

She's very pragmatic and delivers excellent results on complex litigation matters in Canada.

Sought-after litigator Michel Gagné is based out of the firm's Montréal office. He is regularly instructed by pharmaceutical and consumer product companies for his counsel on product and manufacturers' liability class actions.

He is a knowledgeable, practical and strategic lawyer who knows our business well.

Michel Gagné is a very wise and experienced litigator who can help navigate clients through the complexities of the Québec courts.

Deborah Templer is a partner in the firm's litigation group. She regularly defends manufacturers in substantial class actions that span across a range of industries, including tobacco and pharmaceuticals.

She was laser-focused on client service.

Deborah is a superstar litigator and case manager who never lets anything slip through the cracks.

Michael Feder KC is particularly noted for his product liability practice based out of Vancouver. He is often leading national cases for manufacturers as well as pharmaceutical and tobacco companies.

He is able to take complex concepts and explain them in a way that's understandable.

He is an astute legal strategist who is also very adept at managing the day-to-day of any litigation.

Byron Shaw is an up-and-coming partner based in the firm's Toronto office. He demonstrates particular expertise in the pharmaceutical sector, regularly defending clients in class actions and individual claims.

He displays strong legal and written skills, as well as critical thinking and analysis.

Byron is very attuned to every detail on legal matters. He shows great willingness to share his knowledge to make sure there's alignment and that further litigation can be prevented.