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Tyr LLP

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

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Tyr LLP

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Tyr is a trial-focused firm based in Toronto, fielding an experienced defence team focused on representing clients in complex class actions. The firm advises a range of clients, including those in the technology, healthcare and cannabis spaces, who turn to the team for their expertise defending class claims involving issues ranging from product liability, securities, competition and wider consumer matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Tyr represented Google in a proposed class action regarding advertising products.

Strengths

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  • Tyr provides good guidance, good boutique thinking and is focused on complicated litigation.

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  • Tyr is very dynamic and able to juggle a big workload. Its lawyers provide very effective oral advocacy and good writing.

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  • Tyr has legal excellence, experience and expertise. The team is highly responsive and strong.

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  • Tyr operates as a highly talented litigation team. It demonstrates strategic thinking, strong advocacy and a clear focus on client objectives, combining legal expertise with practical business judgment. Overall, the firm is highly engaged and collaborative.

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  • The lawyers at Tyr are very fierce advocates for client interests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Bunting
    James Bunting

    James Bunting

    James Bunting has wide-ranging class action experience, with particular expertise in consumer-related cases.

    • James brings exceptional strategic leadership and commercial judgement.

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    • James is very, very strong on his feet, with a very good presentation manner. He does a fantastic job in court.

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    • James is great on his feet and great at making complex issues simple.

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    • James is an entrepreneurial, creative advocate who thrives on tough mandates.

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  • Melanie Baird
    Melanie Baird

    Melanie Baird

    Based in Toronto, Melanie is head of the firm's intellectual property litigation group. She further acts on a variety of class action disputes, including product liability and consumer-related issues.

    • Melanie has a tenacious approach and a clear client-first service mentality.

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    • Melanie is tough as nails. You want her in your corner.

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