LAWYER PROFILE

Ilan Ishai

Canada 2026

Bennett Jones LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: Product Liability

Nationwide - Canada

3 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Nationwide - Canada

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Ilan Ishai is an experienced litigator, who specializes in class action defence, complex consumer protection, competition and product liability litigation. He acts for clients across a broad array of industries, including automotive, pharmaceutical, insurance, and consumer products. Ilan has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He provides strategic advice to companies and individuals at all stages of complex litigation.

Career

Admitted to the bar of Ontario (2011), New York (2013), and British Columbia (2023).

Personal

Ilan is a member of the Advocates' Society, the New York State Bar Association and the International Association of Defence Counsel (an invitation-only, peer-reviewed association). Ilan also sits on Practical Law Canada's Corporate & Commercial Litigation Advisory Board.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Ilan Ishai has notable experience defending vehicle manufacturers in significant class actions, often arising from defects.

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Ilan Ishai excels at representing automotive clients in major class action mandates. Operating out of Toronto, he has demonstrated capabilities in claims involving product liability and anti-competitive conduct.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ilan is fantastic.
Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
Ilan Ishai delivers outstanding defence.
Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
Ilan is calm and in control of an issue. I'm very impressed with him on all levels and he's wonderful at delivering top notch client service.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
Ilan Ishai is very smart and responsive. He does a lot of the coordinating and has strong communication skills.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
Ilan is a pleasure to work with and provides expert practical advice.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide