Department profile
Stockwoods LLP

Crime

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Stockwoods LLP

Rankings

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Crime - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


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 disputes. 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Stockwoods represented Umar Zameer in a criminal trial concerning a police officer’s death.

Strengths

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  • The firm is diligent, smart and responsive. I feel that it understands the challenges and has the solutions.

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  • Stockwood's strong client orientation and sound legal judgement stand out.

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  • Stockwoods has a team of dedicated legal professionals who worked diligently on a consistent, day-to-day basis. It demonstrates a proactive approach, going above and beyond and communicating each step with clarity.

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  • The firm offers counsel of varying experience levels who work cooperatively together for the benefit of their clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBrian Gover
    Senior StatespeopleBrian Gover

    Brian Gover

    Brian Gover is considered one of the nation's leading experts in criminal defence. He has over three decades of experience representing clients in a wide range of criminal proceedings, including homicide, sexual assault and white-collar matters.

  • Band 1Gerald Chan
    Band 1Gerald 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.

    • It's rare to find this combination of brains, drive and strategic competence.

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    • Gerald is the best lawyer I have ever had the privilege to see in action.

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    • Gerald Chan distinguishes himself through exceptional strategic judgement, practical, measured advice and a strong ability to manage the broader legal, professional and reputational complexities of the case.

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    • What distinguishes Gerald from his peers is his combination of strong legal judgement, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome for the client.

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    • Gerald is professional, timely and highly skilled. He is also down to earth and easy to communicate with.

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  • Band 1Nader Hasan
    Band 1Nader Hasan

    Nader Hasan

    Nader Hasan is commended for his expertise handling traditional criminal offences, as well as constitutional and white-collar matters.
    • Nader Hasan is very smart, intelligent and professional counsel.

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    • Nader Hasan is a brilliant legal mind with a remarkable understanding of the law.

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    • He demonstrates a high level of transparency in his decision-making process, ensuring clarity and trust at every stage.

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  • Associates to watchSpencer Bass
    Associates to watchSpencer Bass

    Spencer Bass

    Spencer Bass is an associate who has notable expertise in criminal litigation work as part of a broad disputes practice, which also sees him advise on administrative and constitutional law matters.

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