
Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario
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Osler's Ontario Litigation team works collaboratively with clients to find the best possible outcome for their business needs – whether that be a negotiated settlement or fighting for the issue in court, mediation, or arbitration. Osler regularly participates 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 Securities Commission, as well as representing clients in various forms of alternative dispute resolution.
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt advised Imperial Tobacco on a claims resolution process within a CCAA restructuring.
Strengths
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The lawyers are experts in their field and highly responsive.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe Osler team has an ability to pool together resources and talent from across areas where multiple complex issues are involved.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe firm has really great thought leaders with a strong supporting cast around them.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe team are seasoned, knowledgeable professionals.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Lawrence Ritchie
Toronto-based Lawrence Ritchie is notable for the depth and breadth of his practice in the securities space. He has extensive experience representing clients in litigation stemming from OSC investigations, as well as other regulatory disputes and securities class action suits.
He knows this area well and is commercially aware.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaHe is always practical, responsive and has been a great resource for us.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaHe is very interested in the policy side of securities litigation and making this space better to work in for everyone.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaLarry is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer and is a pleasure to work with.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Mark A Gelowitz
Mark Gelowitz has experience handling a broad range of disputes, including those in the technology, insurance, real estate and PE sectors. Based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office, he is additionally instructed for his representation in class action proceedings.
He is very capable and client-focused.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Craig Lockwood
Based in Toronto, Craig Lockwood represents clients in securities class actions and OSC investigations, acting for both corporate entities and individual executives. He also has an active product liability practice.
He is able to function across multiple verticals in complex issues.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaWe trust Craig with our most complex matters.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Alex Cobb
Alex Cobb boasts a broad commercial litigation practice with a particular focus on securities disputes. He has deep experience in assisting clients with regulatory enforcement matters. He is regularly engaged by clients in the digital asset and cryptocurrency space.
He has a wonderful oral advocacy style.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Robert Carson
Robert Carson has a fast-growing reputation for his securities litigation practice, which includes strengths in both M&A litigation and securities class action defence. He is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office.
Rob is a great litigator but also provides excellent business advice.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaHe is strategic and tactical.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Sonia Bjorkquist
National disputes department chair Sonia Bjorkquist is a well-respected practitioner with notable experience handling product liability class actions. She represents her clients from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office.
She is really smart and makes sure we have the resources we need.
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Band 6 
Band 6 
Lauren Tomasich
Lauren Tomasich is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office, where she handles commercial disputes, securities matters, white-collar defence and enforcement proceedings.
She comes up with creative solutions to solve our issues.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe brings a great deal of comfort to us as she sees issues from a variety of perspectives.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe is smart and incredibly effective.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Adam Hirsh
Adam Hirsh specialises in representing Canadian and global corporate clients in commercial litigation. He is experienced in all types of commercial disputes, as well as boasting a robust class actions practice.
Adam has always been keen to understand our business so that he and his team can support us in all facets required.
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Ranked Individuals at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (8)
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Sonia Bjorkquist
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Mark A Gelowitz
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Craig Lockwood
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Lauren Tomasich
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Robert Carson
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Adam Hirsh
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Alex Cobb
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Lawrence Ritchie
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