LAWYER PROFILE
Jaan Lilles

Jaan Lilles

Canada 2026

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Practice Areas

Jaan’s practice includes a diverse range of litigation: professional liability, medical malpractice, commercial disputes and administrative law. In particular, he has extensive experience acting for both health professionals and regulators. Jaan has acted for physicians in a broad range of matters, including in civil actions, regulatory matters, and criminal proceedings. In addition, he has acted as prosecution counsel for various health Colleges in discipline proceedings. Having acted in several significant medical negligence cases over the years, including at the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada, Jaan is recognized by colleagues and clients as a leading lawyer in his field. Jaan is also routinely invited to present in continuing education sessions on health law matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Healthcare: Contentious - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jaan Lilles in Toronto is highlighted for his ability to defend physicians in medical malpractice cases. He has additional experience representing clients in disciplinary hearings and defamation cases, as well as disputes regarding pharmaceutical distribution.

Strengths

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  • Jaan is a strong litigator with excellent insight. He's a smart lawyer who is clever and creative in problem-solving.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
  • Jaan Lilles is a tremendous lawyer. He is smart, experienced and a very skilled litigator.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
  • Jaan is both strategic and practical.

    Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide

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