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Litigation Funding - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Omni Bridgeway is at the forefront of the litigation funding market in Canada. With an investment team permanently based in the country, Omni is on-hand to fund complex commercial litigation. The group has contributed to the Canadian jurisprudence on litigation funding with its involvement in landmark cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.

Strengths

Omni Bridgeway is incredibly responsive, reasonable and easy to work with. Top of the list.

Omni Bridgeway has superior legal analysis and is very hands-on. The firm is extremely pleasant to work with.

The entire team at Omni Bridgeway are experienced litigators who provide valuable insights and perspectives on matters. They are creative problem-solvers.

Work Highlights

Omni Bridgeway funded a class action case concerning alleged price fixing of packaged bread. In 2024, two defendants, Loblaws and Weston, agreed to pay CAD500 million to settle their role in this case.

Notable practitioners

Naomi Loewith is Omni Bridgeway's director of strategic partnerships for Canada and receives praise from market commentators for her role as an investment manager and legal counsel. She is a former litigator who is hugely experienced in handling sophisticated commercial cases.
 

Naomi Loewith is insightful, compassionate and diligent. I don't know how many tools there are supposed to be in a lawyer's toolbox, but I do know that she has all of them.

 

Naomi Loewith's analytical skills, strategic thinking and ability to provide clear, well-structured guidance sets her apart in the field.

 

Naomi Loewith is extremely experienced, knowledgeable, professional and responsive.

Paul Rand is the chief investment officer for Omni Bridgeway – Canada and brings decades of experience as both a litigator and transactional lawyer. He is responsible for Omni Bridgeway’s investment management and due diligence in Canada.

 

Paul Rand is a great strategic thinker. He can also get granular when necessary.

 

Paul Rand is second to none in the litigation funding space in Canada.

 

Paul Rand's knowledge of the industry and his flexibility in developing funding arrangements sets him apart. He is simply excellent to work with.

Pierre-Jérome Bouchard is a former litigator and now an investment manager at Omni Bridgeway who is responsible for the funder's operations in Quebec.

 

Pierre-Jérome Bouchard is an experienced litigator with a keen grasp of litigation funding solutions and a focus on delivering value to the client.

 

Pierre-Jérome Bouchard is extremely competent. He has a real interest in his clients' practice and cases and he is easy to get along with.

Toronto-based Geoff Moysa is a deeply experienced investment manager and legal counsel. He covered the full range of commercial litigation matters as a partner at McMillan, including complex cases involving shareholder rights and hostile takeover attempts.
 

Geoff Moysa is an all-around great partner. He is knowledgeable and creative. He is also calm and organised and brings a welcomed levelheadedness to the table.

 

Geoff has a strategic perspective that is invaluable to clients.

 

Geoff Moysa is practical, flexible and has significant relevant experience.

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Naomi Loewith
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Paul Rand
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Pierre-Jérome Bouchard
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Geoff Moysa
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