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Adam Chisholm

Adam Chisholm

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

Ontario

5 years ranked

About

Provided by McMillan LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Adam is a Group Head of McMillan LLP’s Complex Disputes and Regulatory Regime group and an experienced securities litigator. Adam has represented clients in complex disputes across industry sectors. His high-profile matters have ranged from those involving traditional industries (such as natural resources) to those involving cutting-edge technology (such as digital assets). Adam has taught Securities Litigation at Queen’s University and lectured at other leading Canadian universities. He is a former member of the Ontario Securities Commission’s Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee. Adam has national newspaper and television media mentions in relation to securities-related issues. Adam's securities litigation matters have ranged beyond Canada's borders and he has assisted clients as far away as Cyprus, Australia and Israel. He assists McMillan's clients with securities regulatory matters in other provinces, and represents clients in multi-jurisdictional matters, including those involving FINRA, the SEC and CFTC in the United States. Adam has acted on one of Canada’s most prominent securities fraud cases and has had trial success related to securities blackout periods and corporate executive and director responsibilities. Other prominent parts of Adam’s litigation practice involve his expertise in administrative law and intellectual property matters.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Adam Chisholm is recognised for his growing reputation in Toronto's securities litigation field, with an impressive client following in the cannabis, agricultural and mining sectors.

Strengths

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  • He is great with clients and incredibly strategic.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • Adam has an excellent understanding of how to incorporate his knowledge and experience into the conduct of the case.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide

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