White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
Contact number
+1 416 593 7200Chambers Review
Stockwoods is an impressive Ontario litigation boutique with notable prowess in the white-collar space. The firm's experience covers an array of contentious issues, including corporate fraud and administrative law, as well as traditional criminal defence and labour exploitation.
Work Highlights
- Stockwoods represented Vince Petrozza, co-founder of Fortress Real Developments, who was charged with fraud and secret commissions claims.
Strengths
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"Stockwoods provide practical advice, thorough understanding of the issues and quick responses to requests and emails. They are always very quick to respond to concerns even when they're not urgent."
"Many of Stockwoods' lawyers have extensive experience in administrative law and professional regulation, which allows them to provide very specialised advice at a reduced cost."
"Stockwoods are attentive, detailed and responsive counsel to work with, and can help us achieve the best outcome."
"Stockwoods provide practical advice, thorough understanding of the issues and quick responses to requests and emails. They are always very quick to respond to concerns even when they're not urgent."
"Many of Stockwoods' lawyers have extensive experience in administrative law and professional regulation, which allows them to provide very specialised advice at a reduced cost."
"Stockwoods are attentive, detailed and responsive counsel to work with, and can help us achieve the best outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Gover is a seasoned lawyer who has acted for a range of corporate executives and public officials implicated in criminal activities and allegations. Based in Stockwoods' Toronto office, he is also exceptionally well regarded for his administrative law expertise.
"Brian is a very skilled lawyer and strategic in the courtroom."
"Brian is a very talented lawyer."
Gerald Chan operates a broad litigation practice, cutting across administrative law, white-collar defence and regulatory investigations. He also has experience defending professional negligence claims. He is based in Stockwoods' Toronto office.
"Gerald is tremendous in the courtroom."
"Gerald is excellent at client services and understanding problems from everyone's perspective."
"We really appreciate Gerald's support and steering of the files the firm handles for us. A trusted adviser."
"Gerald is very strong."
Toronto-based Nader Hasan defends clients in a range of white-collar crime, including fraud, money laundering and foreign corruption. He also handles matters related to digital privacy.
"Nader is a tremendous thinker outside of court and in the courtroom."
"Nader is incredibly articulate and smart. Well respected by literally everybody in the profession - lawyers, judges and clients - he is an excellent trial lawyer."
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Stockwoods LLP
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