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Gordon McKee

Gordon McKee

Canada 2026

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About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Gord is a leading lawyer in class action and product liability defence, and life sciences product liability litigation. He has defended leading multinational manufacturers and their Canadian affiliates in class actions, mass torts and serious personal injury claims across the country involving a variety of products including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, medical devices, automotive equipment and fire protection systems, consumer protection matters, toxic torts and other matters. Gord has considerable class action trial experience, and manages litigation nationally for some of the world's largest manufacturers of pharmaceutical medicines, medical devices, consumer goods and heavy equipment. Gord leads the Blakes Class Actions and Product Liability teams.

Career

Admitted to the Law Societies of Ontario (1988) and British Columbia (2021); LLM (Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution) 1998. Gord is often invited to speak at local, national and international programs on class actions, products liability, advocacy and other litigation issues.

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; CBA National Class Action Task Force; PLAC; International Association of Defence Counsel (past Board Member); DRI; The Advocates' Society; CDL, OBA.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

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Individual Editorial
Toronto-based Gordon McKee has a wealth of product liability and class action expertise, with particularly notable activity on cases in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

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

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Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Gordon McKee maintains a stellar reputation for his handling of class actions nationally, with notable experience acting for clients in the pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. He is particularly well regarded for his role in high-stakes product liability class proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Gordon is a fantastic attorney. He is constantly one step ahead, is super-responsive and his superior knowledge of products liability law sets him apart.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Gordon has a wealth of experience, excellent judgement and a great track record of managing complex high-risk matters.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Gordon is one of the most savvy, experienced and knowledgeable litigators with whom I have worked.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Gordon has a wealth of experience and excellent judgement,. He gets to the heart of issues.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Gordon McKee has a very wide range and depth of experience in Canadian mass tort litigation and product liability.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Gordon McKee is a senior litigator, and probably one of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers in Canada.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide

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