Department profile

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

Norton Rose Fulbright

About

Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

Our class actions team in Canada advises on or handles complex and multi-jurisdictional class actions in a wide array of areas, including competition, product liability, banking, privacy, franchise employment, environmental, consumer protection, banking and securities.

Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as the Class Action Firm of the Year in 2017 and as part of Chambers and Partners Litigation Practice of the Year for Canada, our team of more than 40 lawyers is well-versed in both civil law and common law systems and we routinely act for clients throughout Canada. We offer clients complete solutions, whether circumstances call for a negotiated settlement early in the proceedings or a vigorous defence through to trial.

Our multi-jurisdictional and multi-industry experience is important given the globalization of products and services and the corresponding risk of international or cross-border litigation. With experienced litigators we have successfully defended class actions throughout Canada by ensuring:

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright is acknowledged for its longstanding experience of defending life sciences clients in product liability class actions. The team also demonstrates skill in competition, securities and consumer protection matters for a broad array of clients in the telecoms, education and retail sectors, among others. The firm is notable for its cross-border coordination of its offices in Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City and Vancouver. Its lawyers are well suited to advise on complex domestic actions, drawing on knowledge bases across its global offices.

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Work Highlights

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Norton Rose Fulbright defended Otsuka Canada Pharmaceuticals in two national class actions alleging negligence in the design, manufacture, testing and distribution of its Abilfy, Abilfy Maintena and Rexulti medications.

Strengths

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Norton Rose Fulbright is very good at being clear and consistent in the way it handles risks. The team is good in its communication and in the way it communicates with our stakeholders.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanada
I am very impressed by Norton Rose Fulbright's knowledge and versatility, and by how intrepid the team is.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondentCanada
The team at Norton Rose Fulbright is fantastic; extremely conscious of the business strategy and gives legal advice tailored to the business. Its lawyers are so knowledgeable, proactive, intelligent and patient.
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Members

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Randy Sutton
Head of Department

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