LAWYER PROFILE
Lara Jackson

Lara Jackson

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Practice Areas

Successful trial and litigation practice focused on complex corporate commercial litigation including class action defence, securities litigation, shareholder disputes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and oppression cases. Represents and provides strategic advice to public companies, directors and officers, boards and special committees, and other market participants in various industries. Has appeared as lead counsel before the Supreme Court of Canada and all levels of court in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon. Serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Advocates’ Society and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Previously served as a member of the Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee, the Ontario Bar Association Council, and the Executive Committee of the Women in White Collar Defense Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Lara Jackson impresses for her leadership of a number of high-profile litigation files, including those for clients in the mining and cannabis sectors. She is particularly well known for her expertise in securities.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Toronto-based Lara Jackson is well versed in handling commercial and securities class actions for her roster of banking, financial services and mining clients.

Litigation: General Commercial - Ontario

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Lara Jackson impresses for her leadership of a number of high-profile litigation files, including those for clients in the mining and cannabis sectors. She is particularly well known for her expertise in securities.

Strengths

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  • Lara is very thoughtful and attentive to both the legal and non-legal issues raised by the litigation she handles, resulting in very valuable advice for our business.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • She is cool under pressure and incredibly smart.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • Lara is a fantastic class action litigator.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Lara Jackson is highly skilled and adept at addressing complex issues with precision. Her capacity for building strong client relationships is a significant asset.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Lara is a top lawyer. She is available and responsive.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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