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Stockwoods LLP

Crime

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Stockwoods LLP

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Crime - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Stockwoods is a Toronto-based litigation boutique offering expertise across the full spectrum of litigation from civil to administrative and criminal litigation. Its noteworthy criminal department demonstrates extensive expertise representing clients in traditional criminal cases, such as homicides and sexual offences, as well as white-collar and cyber-crimes. It is also well placed to assist with cases involving national security.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stockwoods defended a private client against their sexual assault charges.

Strengths

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  • Stockwoods has a broad range of gifted lawyers who have the breadth of expertise required.

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  • The degree of proficiency in how the Stockwoods lawyers handle any matter is exceptional and unmatched in our industry.

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  • The Stockwoods team has a reputation for excellence with exceptional lawyers in a variety of disciplines.

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  • Stockwoods are top lawyers for criminal law cases and they cover a wide range of areas at a high level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gerald Chan
    Gerald Chan

    Gerald Chan

    Gerald Chan is a highly capable criminal defence lawyer, with significant strength in traditional criminal offences. He is also well placed to assist clients with white-collar crime mandates.

    • Gerald Chan is brilliant, fast and effective.

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    • Gerald is top-notch, I am really impressed with his work.

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    • Gerald is a top criminal appeal lawyer.

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  • Nader Hasan
    Nader Hasan

    Nader Hasan

    Nader Hasan is commended for his expertise handling traditional criminal offences, as well as constitutional and white-collar matters.

    • Nader is always quick to help, creative with his ideas and balanced in his approach to issues.

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    • The best part about Nader is his way of really appreciating his client's perspective and their issues.

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    • Nader Hasan is a fantastic lawyer. He's one of the best criminal lawyers in Canada.

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  • Brian Gover
    Brian Gover

    Brian Gover

    Toronto-based Brian Gover has a front-running criminal defence practice. He has over three decades of experience representing clients in a wide range of criminal proceedings, including homicide, sexual assault and white-collar matters. He is also frequently sought out to assist with cases related to Aboriginal law.

    • Brian Gover provides excellent counsel.

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