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R Paul Steep

R Paul Steep

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Litigation partner based in Toronto, with a broad commercial litigation practice that focuses on securities litigation including class actions. Has appeared before all levels of the Courts of Ontario, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Acts in major commercial disputes, including contractual disputes, all forms of securities litigation, directors’ and officers’ liability cases, banking litigation, and class actions. Regularly appears before the OSC on a variety of regulatory and enforcement matters, and acts on behalf of corporations and individuals subject to OSC investigations.

Career

Ontario Bar, 1982

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

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Individual Editorial

Paul Steep is one of Toronto's premier litigators. His commercial disputes practice encompasses significant securities litigation mandates, including class action suits. His client roster features a number of Canada's largest commercial and investment banks.

Litigation: General Commercial - Ontario

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Paul Steep is one of Toronto's premier litigators. His commercial disputes practice encompasses significant securities litigation mandates, including class action suits. His client roster features a number of Canada's largest commercial and investment banks.

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

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial
Paul Steep is one of Canada's most accomplished litigators, with an exceptional reputation for handling major class actions. Practising out of Toronto, he has particularly strong expertise in securities-related cases.

Strengths

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  • He is a total standout in the litigation community.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • Paul is very strategic, he offers clear advice that is business-ready and inspires confidence.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide

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British Columbia

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