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Provided by John Fast

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John is a key member of the Blakes Business Crimes, Investigations & Compliance Group. He has significant experience conducting internal investigations, designing and evaluating compliance programs, and defending criminal and regulatory enforcement actions and charges related to bribery, corruption, economic sanctions, terrorist financing, money laundering, fraud, securities offences, and environmental offences. John also advises clients on search and seizure issues.

John has led robust compliance program assessments and risk assessments for a number of Canada’s largest companies, including on-site risk assessments in Europe and South America.

John was a crucial member of the Compliance Monitorship team for SNC-Lavalin pursuant to the Probation Order imposed by the Quebec Court as part of its sentencing on charges of fraud in Libya and its Remediation Agreement to resolve charges related to misconduct associated with the Jacques Cartier Bridge project that occurred between 1997 – 2004.

John also maintains an active pro-bono practice, including assisting a pro-bono client that was the victim of serious fraud. After an internal investigation and interaction with Police and Crown counsel led by John, the pro-bono client received court ordered restitution for approximately 80% of the total fraud.

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John Fast is a partner in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office. He enjoys a reputation for his white-collar criminal defence practice, which sees him advising clients on anti-corruption compliance and enforcement actions, as well as internal investigations.

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