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Richard B Swan

Richard B Swan

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

Ontario

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Richard is co-head of the firms litigation department and co-head of the commercial litigation practice and carries on a focused litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution practice. He has comprehensive and extensive trial and appellate experience, regularly appearing before a range of tribunals, arbitral bodies and courts, including all levels of court in Ontario and the Federal Court. Richard's expertise includes corporate and shareholder disputes, oppression, securities, commercial disputes, restructurings, injunctions, arbitration, professional negligence, economic torts, professional discipline, estates litigation, health law and administrative and constitutional law matters.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1991.

Personal

LL.B. and BCL, with Honours, McGill University.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - Ontario

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard Swan is a seasoned litigator with notable experience concerning insolvency disputes. He also represents clients in shareholder oppression and securities claims, working from the Bennett Jones's Toronto office.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • His insights into a case are consistently exceptional and he delivers outstanding results.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • He displays impressive ability in court.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Richard is able to provide clear and calm direction during a highly stressful time.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide

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