LAWYER PROFILE

David Di Paolo

Canada 2026

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

Ontario

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

David is National Group Head of BLG’s Commercial and Construction Disputes Group and is a commercial litigator specializing in commercial and securities litigation matters including defending registrants and market participants in securities class actions, civil claims, regulatory investigations and proceedings. David has acted before all levels of Court including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before provincial securities commissions and securities self regulatory organizations. David also acts in defence of investor loss claims, employment litigation involving market participants, shareholder disputes and oppression remedy claims, as well as general corporate and commercial litigation.

Career

Ontario Bar, 1998.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 1

Individual Editorial

David Di Paolo is a highly respected name in Toronto's securities litigation field. He is particularly known for his focus on misrepresentation, oppression and breach of trust cases, including class actions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is able to explain complex issues in a client-friendly manner.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
He is an extremely high calibre litigator and oral advocate in court.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
He has in-depth knowledge of securities litigation.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
He is able to give guidance on how we should proceed but also communicates it in a way that makes sense so we can make the right decision.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide