Glenn M Zakaib

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Litigation: Product Liability

Nationwide - Canada

6 Years Ranked

Band 3

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Nationwide - Canada

10 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Glenn M Zakaib

Canada

Practice Areas

Glenn practices in the area of class action defence, representing clients in disputes regarding class proceedings (life sciences, misrepresentation claims, Competition Act claims). Product liability (drug/medical devices, automotive and aviation products, industrial and consumer products).

Career

One of few practitioners in Canada with a practice mostly devoted to product liability and class actions. Currently the National Co-Chair of the firm’s Class Action Strategic Sector.

Professional Memberships

Advocates' Society, Canadian Defence Lawyers, Defense Research Institute (DRI), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), Litigation Counsel of America (Fellow), Ontario Bar Association, Toronto Lawyer’s Association. Highly active with the DRI where he has held numerous positions and most recently has been a member of the DRI Law Institute, which oversees all educational seminars for the organization.

Publications

Since joining BLG, Glenn has authored numerous articles, which may be found on his bio at https://www.blg.com/en/people/z/zakaib-glenn.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Glenn Zakaib is a prominent Toronto litigator who is widely recognised as one of the market's top product liability and class action lawyers. He garners recognition for his work concerning medical devices.

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Glenn Zakaib has considerable product liability experience and represents both the public and private sectors. He acts as national co-chair of the group from the Toronto office.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Glenn is a great technical lawyer who has a very solid grasp of our business.

Litigation: Product Liability respondent
Chambers Canada Guide

Glenn thinks strategically and his clients trust him. He's a market leader.

Litigation: Product Liability respondent
Chambers Canada Guide

Glenn Zakaib is very knowledgeable in the product liability space and is a go-to thought leader.

Litigation: Product Liability respondent
Chambers Canada Guide

Glenn's class action expertise is exceptional. He is an excellent legal strategist who provides sound, practical advice. He is also a collaborative team member and a true pleasure to work with.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondent
Chambers Canada Guide

Glenn Zakaib is a great technical lawyer.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondent
Chambers Canada Guide

Glenn is very knowledgeable and provides a high level of client service.