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Our lawyers handle some of the most complex, high-value and strategically important international arbitrations in the world, working closely with our clients to determine and achieve their commercial objectives in a quick and cost-effective manner. We advise on all aspects of arbitration, from drafting suitable clauses to advising on the type and seat of arbitration, the formation of a tribunal, arbitral procedure and enforcement of the award. Our lawyers are fluent in a number of languages and are very experienced in conducting their own advocacy; additionally, many often sit as arbitrators in high-value cases, demonstrating that the legal marketplace agrees with their legal interpretations. Finally, many of our lawyers hold or have held leadership positions in the world’s major arbitral institutions.

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Disputes (International & Cross-Border) - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright combines its Canadian operations with a wider international network that provides an impressive global reach across many key and emerging markets. It offers full-service capabilities and boots on the ground across Canadian provinces, and clients receive well-resourced and full support throughout their interactions with the firm. Its Canadian teams perform strongly in international energy and resources projects and transactions, and regularly link up with industry specialists within the firm globally. Contentious teams also provide solid cross-border capabilities and offer multi-jurisdictional support.

Norton Rose Fulbright offers strong resources across Canada, providing specialist teams across disputes areas. It is often mandated by corporates for commercial litigation files involving the US and other markets, frequently representing energy companies. Clients benefit from the firm’s global reach and network in cross-border class action proceedings, including product liability and competition mandates. The law firm is recognised for its Canadian practitioners’ representation of clients in international arbitrations, providing a strong Canadian team and global platform for clients on multi-jurisdictional disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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Orestes Pasparakis
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Orestes Pasparakis
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Based in Norton Rose Fulbright's Toronto office, Orestes Pasparakis has deep commercial litigation experience, including acting in insolvency-related disputes and those concerning negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract.

Orestes is very good and practical.

He has a great business mind.

Orestes is extremely creative with his advocacy. He has helped us to reach successful results in numerous 'bet the farm' disputes, and while these are never welcome, Orestes's advice always is.

Orestes is a star. Brilliant, commercially minded and straightforward.

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Orestes Pasparakis
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