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John Fabello

John Fabello

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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About

Provided by Torys LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Co-head of Torys’ Securities Defence Practice and Co-head of the firm’s White Collar Defence and Investigations Practice, John focuses on all aspects of securities litigation and financial services regulatory matters, as well as on complex corporate and commercial litigation. He routinely represents clients across Canada before securities and other financial regulators, as well as before all levels of court.

Acting as lead counsel, John has successfully defended public and private company directors and officers, as well as financial institutions, in Canada’s largest securities class actions, including in Sino Forest and CannTrust. He was seconded for over a year to one of Canada’s largest broker-dealers to manage major class action litigation and related securities regulatory matters. He is also retained as a qualified witness in Canadian securities law.

In addition, John’s white collar defence and investigations practice transcends securities matters and encompasses internal investigations, crisis management and regulatory compliance of regulated entities.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

John Fabello acts for a number of financial institutions in securities class action proceedings, with expertise extending to regulatory investigations and disputes. He co-heads the Torys' securities defence practice from the Toronto office.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

John Fabello jointly leads Tory's white-collar defence and investigations group, offering extensive experience in resolving complex corporate and commercial disputes. He skillfully advises and represents clients across the full range of securities law and financial regulatory challenges.

Strengths

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  • He is focused on client service and sophisticated advice.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • John is able to understand the dynamics, the internal business and how far we are willing to push.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • You can trust John with your most serious legal problems.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • John was excellent in all aspects of the work he delivered.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide
  • John consistently provides trusted guidance, strategic insight and exceptional representation.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Torys LLP (156)

Alberta

Atlantic Canada

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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