Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff)
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Rochon Genova was 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
Provided by Chambers
"The entire team involved in this case worked very well together.They did not lose focus on their objective to do the best job possible on this case and worked very hard."
"The firm is very responsive and possesses persistent and intelligent lawyers."
"Rochon Genova is a tenacious, sophisticated and extremely well-roundedlaw firm that has prevailed at every step along the way in this Class Action."
"The entire team involved in this case worked very well together.They did not lose focus on their objective to do the best job possible on this case and worked very hard."
"The firm is very responsive and possesses persistent and intelligent lawyers."
"Rochon Genova is a tenacious, sophisticated and extremely well-roundedlaw firm that has prevailed at every step along the way in this Class Action."
Notable Practitioners
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 was empathetic, supportive and always kept me informed and up to date."
Peter Jervis demonstrates a deep understanding of securities class actions, which forms part of his broader commercial litigation practice.
"I was very impressed with his grasp and comprehension of the very complex details and intricacies of this case."
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 a very intelligent lawyer."
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Rochon Genova
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