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Derek Ricci

Derek Ricci

Global 2026

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Derek is a partner in Davies’ Litigation group. He has extensive experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including as lead counsel on trials and appeals before courts and tribunals across Canada. He acts in a variety of complex matters, including mining, securities, asset recovery and fraud, class actions, competition and product liability. He has managed all aspects of complex disputes for the firm’s most high-profile clients, including in connection with the firm’s representation of Shaw Communications Inc. in a landmark trial before the Competition Tribunal challenging the company’s C$26-billion merger with Rogers Communications Inc. Derek is a frequent author and speaker for continuing education programs relating to commercial litigation and advocacy. He is the sole representative for Toronto of ICC FraudNet, a global network of fraud and asset recovery legal specialists administered by the International Chamber of Commerce. Select Recognition: Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow; Benchmark Canada; The Legal 500 Canada; Lexpert Rising Stars; The Best Lawyers in Canada; Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; Lexology Index.

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

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Derek Ricci is well-versed in commercial disputes, including both civil litigation and arbitration matters.

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  • Derek Ricci is a great technical lawyer and an excellent advocate.

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