Disputes (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Osler's National Litigation and Dispute Resolution team advises on and solves business-critical issues for Canadian, as well as global, organizations. Best known for handling multijurisdictional class actions and complex corporate/commercial litigation, we defend major institutional clients on high-profile ("bet-the-company"), precedent-setting cases across various industries and at all levels of courts in Ontario, Alberta, Québec, British Columbia and most other provinces, as well as in the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. We regularly appear in hearings before a variety of provincial and federal tribunals, such as the Financial Services Tribunal, the Ontario Municipal Board, the Environmental Assessment Board and the Ontario and Alberta Securities Commissions and represent clients in various forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a strong independent Canadian law firm with full-service abilities and expertise across key domestic markets, offering global reach through a New York presence and a well-maintained network of partner firms. The law firm has a robust reputation domestically and is a strong brand in US and international markets, with a stellar track record in cross-border transactions. The law firm is a market leader in the energy space, providing regulatory expertise and deal capabilities to major oil and gas players internationally. It also provides contentious teams well versed in general commercial litigation as well as class actions.
Across Canadian locations, the firm offers broad contentious capabilities centred on serving its corporate client base. Its teams are well versed in energy disputes relating to foreign clients’ assets and operations in Canada, as well as in representing Canadian oil and gas clients in international disputes and arbitration relating to foreign-held assets and projects. The class action and product liability groups also display proficiency in cross-border matters, often acting for companies in the pharmaceutical industry on the Canadian aspects of multi-jurisdictional cases. Aided by its New York presence, the law firm is well positioned for commercial litigation including in relation to securities and tax.
Sonia Bjorkquist is a key contact.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers with whom I have worked at Osler have been responsive and have provided solid, educated advice with a view to practical business needs and concerns. It is this balance between legal advice and business sense that really is a value add."
"Osler attorneys are extremely capable attorneys. They are thorough and their work product is always A+ quality."
"The lawyers with whom I have worked at Osler have been responsive and have provided solid, educated advice with a view to practical business needs and concerns. It is this balance between legal advice and business sense that really is a value add."
"Osler attorneys are extremely capable attorneys. They are thorough and their work product is always A+ quality."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Gelowitz has experience in handling a broad range of disputes, including those in the technology, insurance, real estate and PE sectors. He is additionally instructed for his representation in class action proceedings.