Iris Fischer

Iris’ practice includes complex commercial litigation, internal and government investigations and white-collar matters, constitutional and other public and administrative law cases, and competition and regulatory matters. Iris is the co-Practice Group Leader of the Toronto Litigation & Dispute Resolution group, leads the Blakes Media & Defamation practice and is also the co-leader of the Firm’s Public Sector Crisis & Compliance group.

Iris is a crisis response expert, specializing in litigation involving reputational, government or white-collar elements. Iris draws on two decades as a leading media & defamation lawyer, with related experience litigating privacy and access to information matters. Canadian and international media organizations frequently rely on Iris’s expertise in free expression and court openness matters, including defending libel claims and addressing publication bans and access to court documents. She also regularly deals with evolving laws around social media, technology, and online information.

In her complimentary white-collar practice, Iris represents multinational clients on government and internal investigations and enforcement matters, including in fraud, anti-corruption and Competition Act matters. She also investigates and litigates AML-related matters, including appeals of administrative decisions. Iris regularly advises clients on high stakes investigations and other matters where business meets government, including investigations involving government procurement issues or public-sector laws such as conflict of interest, lobbying and elections finance. She helps clients navigate a diverse range of matters ranging from Canada’s debarment regime, to commissions of inquiry, to Parliamentary committee studies.