LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Carson

Canada 2026

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: Securities

Ontario

4 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Nationwide - Canada

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Practice Areas

Robert has a broad litigation practice with particular emphasis on corporate and securities litigation and class action defence. Robert has experience defending securities, consumer, competition and product liability class actions.

Robert's practice also includes mergers and acquisitions litigation, director and officer liability, shareholder disputes, valuation proceedings, oppression claims, Ontario Securities Commission proceedings, and insolvency and restructuring matters. Robert has represented financial institutions and other leading clients across a range of industries, including auditors, mining companies, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, utilities and other businesses.

Robert is co-author of the Canadian chapter in The Securities Litigation Review (an annual “year in review” publication regarding securities litigation around the world) and Defending Securities Class Actions in Canada.

Career

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B.

Queen’s University, B.Comm.

Bar Admission: Ontario, 2009 | British Columbia, 2022

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association

Ontario Bar Association

Law Society of Ontario

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Robert Carson has a fast-growing reputation for his securities litigation practice, which includes strengths in both M&A litigation and securities class action defence. He is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office.

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

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Robert Carson is based in Toronto and is noted for his proficiency in handling class action disputes. He is adept at advising on privacy, securities and life sciences cases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rob is a great litigator but also provides excellent business advice.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
He is strategic and tactical.
Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
Robert Carson is very strong and an excellent drafter.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
I can't speak highly enough of Rob. He is a key strategic partner, cuts through the noise and offers real world practical advice.
Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide