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Peter Griffin KC

Peter Griffin KC

Canada 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

Ontario

10 years ranked

About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Peter is recognised by his peers as a top litigator in Canada with extensive experience in corporate commercial litigation, class actions, securities, insolvency and restructuring, professional liability, and director and officer liability. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and the common-law provinces, and before the Supreme Court of Canada. He regularly advises boards of national and multinational companies. He represents clients in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings and acts as an arbitrator in commercial disputes. Peter is Past President of The Advocates’ Society, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Past Chair of its Ontario Province Committee. In 2023, Peter received the King’s Counsel designation in recognition of his commitment to the pursuit of legal excellence in service to the Crown, the public and their communities. Peter has been recognized with both the prestigious Law Society Medal and The Advocates’ Medal for his exceptional advocacy, unwavering commitment to education and mentorship, and involvement in positively advancing the legal profession.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - Ontario

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Peter Griffin KC commands a formidable reputation as a litigator and remains the counsel of choice for many high-profile corporates for their high-stakes commercial disputes. He is based in Lenczner Slaght's Toronto office, and his reputation extends across the country and beyond.

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Peter Griffin KC is a hugely well-regarded litigator with a stellar reputation in Canada. Based in Toronto, he handles class actions as part of his wider disputes practice, and has notable experience in product liability and professional negligence claims.

Strengths

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  • Peter Griffin commands a great deal of respect. He is very strategic and an obviously strong leader.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Peter Griffin is an exceptional litigator and a very seasoned senior counsel.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • His courtroom presence is excellent and he has the respect of the bench.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Peter is an excellent lawyer and the foremost litigation counsel in Canada.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Peter is a titan of the bar and a complete superstar.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Peter is outstanding counsel. He is a really fine lawyer.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Lenczner Slaght (43)

Nationwide - Canada

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