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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler’s White-Collar Defence Group has the insight and experience required to help clients navigate the evolving white-collar enforcement landscape, address investigations and allegations regarding wrongdoings, and mitigate associated risks that can have financial, operational and reputational impacts on your organization, its leaders and stakeholders.  

The skilled team regularly advises and represents corporations, senior corporate executives, board members and public officials in a wide range of federal and provincial investigations and regulatory and criminal matters involving allegations of wrong-doing, including in respect of alleged capital markets abuses such as insider trading and market manipulation, anti-competitive conduct, tax evasion, foreign and domestic corruption, and environmental harm.

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White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt offers an experienced white-collar crime practice group which includes notable expertise in anti-money laundering, fraud, anti-corruption and securities-related investigations. The firm has a client roster that includes an impressive array of corporate entities in the banking, construction and entertainment sectors. The team wins praise for its versatility and experience acting for a range of corporations, public consortiums and high net worth individuals.

Strengths

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  • Osler provides a diverse group of professionals across all legal practices and fields of expertise. It's a strong bench with lots of experience.

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  • The team provides excellent advice and helps us steer our way through choppy waters.

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has specialised knowledge and provides quality service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stéphane Eljarrat
    Band 1Stéphane Eljarrat

    Stéphane Eljarrat

    Stéphane Eljarrat is a recognised authority in white-collar investigations. Splitting his practice between Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto and Montréal offices, he assists a variety of both corporate clients and private individuals with in-depth internal reviews, compliance matters and high-profile audits.

    • Stéphane is a superstar in his field and known across Canada. He is one of the most sophisticated lawyers I work with.

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  • Band 3Lauren Tomasich
    Band 3Lauren Tomasich

    Lauren Tomasich

    Lauren Tomasich is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office, where she has expertise in government enforcement and regulatory work, as well as white-collar defence.

    • Lauren is a highly skilled advocate with a very commercial and strategic approach to litigation. She’s tireless in her efforts and I’m always comforted to know she’s in my corner.
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  • Band 3Lawrence Ritchie
    Band 3Lawrence Ritchie

    Lawrence Ritchie

    Lawrence Ritchie is rated highly for his understanding of financial crime work, particularly in matters involving securities and public companies. Clients benefit from his experience as former vice-chair of the Ontario Securities Commission.

    • Lawrence is very competent, well connected and understands and achieves the client’s needs.

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    • Lawrence is a top litigator and is highly regarded.

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