Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 3

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Nationwide - Canada

9 Years Ranked

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Band 4

Litigation: Product Liability

Nationwide - Canada

5 Years Ranked

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Provided by David Neave

Canada

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David Neave has extensive experience in defending complex civil actions and pan-Canadian class proceedings. He has acted in more than 45 class actions brought in a wide range of areas including, competition/restraint of trade, products liability, data breach, securities and banking.

David’s defence work includes defending class actions and individual claims including those against international pharmaceutical manufacturers of a variety of different prescription and OTC drugs; class proceeding seeking health care costs recovery related to the opioid crisis; class proceedings brought against international vehicle manufacturers related to emissions and fuel economy; class proceedings against medical products manufacturers of a variety of devices (hip and knee replacement systems, spinal screws, pacemakers, emergency call systems, introducer systems); class proceedings brought against international airlines related to cargo and passenger fees; class proceedings against international electronic manufacturers of various computer chips and other components; a class proceeding against an international postal/package service in respect to an alleged data breach; various actions brought against financial institutions pertaining to interest and credit card charges; and actions against international heavy equipment manufacturers of forestry and marine equipment. He has also represented securities brokerages and an international accounting firm on securities act matters.

David has appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada as well as in the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario Courts.

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

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David Neave is co-chair of DLA Piper's class action defence group and splits his time between Vancouver and Toronto. He has a breadth of experience advising on price-fixing, product liability and privacy matters for an enviable list of clients.

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Vancouver-based David Neave of DLA Piper is a well-known and well-respected litigator, particularly in the class action space. He regularly handles product liability disputes, featuring on mandates in the pharmaceutical, automotive and manufacturing industries.

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