Disputes (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Stikeman Elliott’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group is unique in their practical approach and ability to bring a clear understanding of our clients’ business objectives. Drawing upon the subject matter expertise of the team, as well as other experts across the firm, we tailor our approach to minimize risk and overcome legal challenges through creative solutions.
Our strengths span across industries and include expertise in such areas as product liability, securities regulation, competition/antitrust, directors’ and officers’ liability, and many others. We also devise effective tactics in defending class actions and utilizing alternative dispute resolution strategies to advance client objectives. Our group members are regularly retained by boards of directors and senior management of public corporations to conduct independent investigations and inquiries on a range of sensitive legal and ethical issues.
We act on a broad range of proceedings, from injunction applications to trials and appeals at all levels of provincial and federal courts, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the full spectrum of regulatory tribunals and arbitrations. We have also earned a reputation as cross-border specialists, working in collaborative teams with lawyers and experts from other jurisdictions, to ensure that the Canadian piece of litigation fits into global legal strategies.
Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott is a high-performing independent Canadian law firm providing clients with high-end deal expertise, solid disputes practitioners and industry experts in teams across Canada. It is widely viewed as one of Canada’s leading firms for global work, offering strong cross-border experience and capabilities including specialist expertise in complex and high-value transactions. The law firm’s strong global focus is reflected by its offices in New York (not practising US law), London and Sydney, which are supplemented by its partner network of local counsel.
The law firm’s contentious teams are frequently called upon by its corporate client base to assist with disputes arising in the cross-border context. Canadian clients with operations and assets abroad – often those in the mining and energy sectors – seek out the firm’s international experience and ability to direct local counsel to help resolve disputes. The class actions team is highly regarded and shows great proficiency in class actions relating to competition and antitrust issues, which frequently involve cross-border considerations.
Strengths
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"The cases Stikeman handled were very complex, with loads of technical aspects which they had to understand to better handle the matter. It was done with great ability and they clearly had sufficient specific knowledge about the field to have great reflexes."
"We have always received excellent advice and service from Stikeman."
"The cases Stikeman handled were very complex, with loads of technical aspects which they had to understand to better handle the matter. It was done with great ability and they clearly had sufficient specific knowledge about the field to have great reflexes."
"We have always received excellent advice and service from Stikeman."
Notable Practitioners
Éric Mongeau is an esteemed commercial litigator based in Montréal, with a diverse client roster featuring energy and transportation companies.
Eliot Kolers is sought out for his counsel on various commercial disputes, such as shareholder and contractual litigation. He also operates an active antitrust litigation practice.
Peter Howard maintains his position at the fore of Toronto's commercial litigation field, with broad experience covering securities litigation and an array of commercial disputes, including contentious audits and insurance claims.
David Byers is recognised for his work on insolvency-related disputes, professional negligence and product liability matters, as well as arbitrations and class actions.
Marc-André Coulombe is well versed in both general commercial disputes and public law. He is highly regarded by both clients and his peers.
Pierre Dalphond is a senior counsel in Stikeman Elliott's Montréal office who regularly acts as both neutral and mediator. He is active across domestic and international disputes, often representing clients in the energy and construction industries.
Yves Martineau s sought after for his representation of clients in the energy, banking and manufacturing industries in a number of matters, including class actions.
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