John A Terry
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Practice Areas
A leading lawyer in his field and a strategic partner to clients on high-profile international matters, John is recognized for his long track record of work on trade disputes, arbitrations and Indigenous consultation.
John’s civil litigation practice focuses on public, business and international trade and investment law. He regularly advises corporations and federal, provincial and municipal governments on NAFTA and WTO matters, and has represented major Canadian and multinational corporations in respect of investor-state arbitrations under Chapter 11 of the NAFTA.
John also has a significant practice in Indigenous matters, with extensive experience advising project developers and lenders on issues respecting the duty to consult with Indigenous communities and representing parties and negotiating in disputes regarding Indigenous issues, often on high-stakes or sensitive matters. He also routinely provides guidance to natural resource and energy companies on corporate social responsibility issues.
John has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Ontario, at the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, before the Supreme Court of Canada, in commercial and investment arbitrations and before a variety of administrative tribunals.
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John Terry is highly regarded for his practice emphasis on alternative dispute resolution, playing a prominent role in a range of investor-state arbitration proceedings.He is based in Torys' Toronto office.
Toronto-based John Terry of Torys LLP is highly regarded for his practice emphasis on alternative dispute resolution, playing a prominent role in a range of investor-state arbitration proceedings.
"John has a highly competent legal mind." "John Terry is a masterful practitioner who is very skilled."
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"John Terry is a masterful practitioner and is very skilled."
"John Terry is a masterful practitioner and is very skilled."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Rewiring the supply chain: how the pandemic is shaping government procurement
COVID-19 has long-term implications for how governments think about procurement. Obtaining vaccines & critical supplies was no easy feat during the pandemic. This article examines domestic production, foreign procurement and how the global supply chain is shaping public policy goals and objectives.
The Growing Importance of ESG in M&A Transactions
As environmental, social and governance factors have grown as a focus for companies and their shareholders and employees, they are now increasingly important to the success of M&A transactions too. This article explores key ESG factors influencing the M&A realm, along with risks and opportunities.
Legal proceedings related to ESG issues are increasingly common worldwide. ESG litigation can take many forms and be brought through the court system, administrative tribunals and before non-judicial bodies. This article discusses three areas of litigation risk that companies ought to consider.
ESG and Indigenous communities – the need to focus on relationships
As the importance of Indigenous matters grows, discussion is focusing on how Indigenous issues can be better integrated into ESG standards & ratings. Here we highlight how a collaborative, qualitative, inclusionary approach better reflects the unique status & diversity of Indigenous communities.
Tapping Canada’s infrastructure potential to rebuild the economy
Torys Business Brief: Tapping Canada’s infrastructure potential to rebuild the economy—and its relationship with Indigenous peoples.
Rewiring the supply chain: how the pandemic is shaping government procurement
COVID-19 has long-term implications for how governments think about procurement. Obtaining vaccines & critical supplies was no easy feat during the pandemic. This article examines domestic production, foreign procurement and how the global supply chain is shaping public policy goals and objectives.
The Growing Importance of ESG in M&A Transactions
As environmental, social and governance factors have grown as a focus for companies and their shareholders and employees, they are now increasingly important to the success of M&A transactions too. This article explores key ESG factors influencing the M&A realm, along with risks and opportunities.
Legal proceedings related to ESG issues are increasingly common worldwide. ESG litigation can take many forms and be brought through the court system, administrative tribunals and before non-judicial bodies. This article discusses three areas of litigation risk that companies ought to consider.
ESG and Indigenous communities – the need to focus on relationships
As the importance of Indigenous matters grows, discussion is focusing on how Indigenous issues can be better integrated into ESG standards & ratings. Here we highlight how a collaborative, qualitative, inclusionary approach better reflects the unique status & diversity of Indigenous communities.
Tapping Canada’s infrastructure potential to rebuild the economy
Torys Business Brief: Tapping Canada’s infrastructure potential to rebuild the economy—and its relationship with Indigenous peoples.