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Rochon Genova

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff)

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Rochon Genova

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Rochon Genova is an accomplished Ontario law firm that handles securities, competition, consumer and product liability class action suits. The class actions group stands out for its work relating to defective medical device and pharmaceutical, as well as viral outbreaks in hospitals and nursing homes. It also represents the victims of large-scale accidents and institutional abuse. The law firm offers further experience in privacy and telecommunications matters, as well as aviation law.
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Work Highlights

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  • Rochon Genova continued to serve as plaintiff counsel in a securities class action involving allegations that Canadian cannabis producer Aphria made material misrepresentations during 2018 that ultimately resulted in investor losses.

Strengths

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  • The team at Rochon Genova works hard and puts the work in to pursue cases as best they can. They specialize in complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joel Rochon
    Joel Rochon

    Joel Rochon

    Joel Rochon is one of the founding partners of Rochon Genova. Based in Toronto, his class actions practice includes experience across a wide range of areas, from securities and product liability to institutional abuse.

    • Joel is a very experienced plaintiff side class action lawyer.

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    • Joel Rochon is able to see the big picture very quickly. His wisdom and insights are invaluable.

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    • Joel is an excellent advocate. He takes on difficult cases, pushes them ahead, and achieves results for his clients.

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  • Golnaz Nayerahmadi
    Golnaz Nayerahmadi

    Golnaz Nayerahmadi

    Golnaz Nayerahmadi enjoys a burgeoning profile for her plaintiff-side litigation practice, with clients turning to her to advise on a broad range of class action work. She frequently advises on consumer protection, securities and institutional abuse claims.

    • Golnaz Nayerahmadi is an absolute delight to work with. She is very smart and responsive.

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    • Golnaz is stupendous. She is incredibly bright, hardworking, personable, and a joy to work with.

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    • Golnaz is a star. She is hardworking, intellectually sharp and wonderful to work with.

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    • She is an exceptional lawyer who is highly disciplined and thorough in her assessments of the issues, and her research is impeccable.

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  • Peter Jervis
    Peter Jervis

    Peter Jervis

    Peter Jervis demonstrates a deep understanding of securities class actions, which forms part of his broader commercial litigation practice.

    • Peter's insights are invaluable.

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