James Bunting

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Jim Bunting is a founding partner of Tyr LLP. Known for his bold approach as a trial lawyer, Jim represents clients on their most challenging issues. Jim is a preeminent litigator and trial lawyer. He has led landmark trials and arbitrations both internationally and within Canada, and is repeatedly recognized as one of the top litigators in Canada.

Jim has deep experience in a wide range of areas, including high-stakes commercial disputes, appeals, class actions, securities, constitutional challenges, franchise disputes, construction disputes and sport-related litigation. Jim is highly regarded for his ability to solve complex problems both in and outside the courtroom.

Jim believes deeply in giving back to the community. He was awarded the 2016 Lexpert Zenith Award for Diversity & Inclusion to recognize his pro bono work with global athletes. He represented South African born, 800-metre Olympic champion, Caster Semenya (and before her Dutee Chand) in appeals seeking to strike down regulations that require certain women to lower their naturally-occurring testosterone levels as a condition of participation in women's sport. He also served as Athlete Ombudsperson to the Canadian Olympic Committee during the Olympic Games in Rio, is a former volunteer counsellor and Chair of the Board of Camp Oochigeas (now Campfire Circle) and former member of the board of directors of the Jays Care Foundation.