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Scott Fenton

Scott Fenton

Canada 2026

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Practice Areas

Criminal law

White collar crime

Extradition

Regulatory defence

Constitutional law

Securities law enforcement defence

Investigations

Professional discipline

Career

Scott was called to the bar in 1988. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (Former Chair, Ontario Provincial Committee), a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada® (Criminal Defence). He is a former Co-Chair of the National Criminal Law Program and is a former Director, Advocates’ Society.

Scott has appeared as counsel on numerous trials, argued many appeals in the Court of Appeal for Ontario and has had multiple appearances in the Supreme Court of Canada, including R. v. Stillman, R. v. Goldhart, R. v. Silviera, R. v. Farinacci, R. v. Jarvis, R. v. Ling, R. v. Harrison, and R. v. Wallace.

Scott is experienced in all types of criminal cases, including individual representations and corporate/commercial crime, white collar crime, extradition, cross-border investigations, foreign corruption, tax evasion, anti-trust/competition, securities, Elections Act, administrative monetary penalties (AMPs), policing (Special Investigations and Police Service Act matters), internet gaming, professional disciplinary matters, proceeds of crime and provincial regulatory prosecutions.

Scott routinely advises boards and special committees of public and private corporations and has been repeatedly retained to act for various government agencies, including several police defendants, government ministries, and regulatory bodies, often as a Special Prosecutor.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Crime - Nationwide - Canada

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Individual Editorial
Scott Fenton of Fenton Smith Barristers is a highly respected Toronto-based criminal lawyer. His skills cover a range of traditional criminal offences, including homicide and sexual assault, as well as financial and white-collar matters.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

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Scott Fenton in Toronto continues to be recognised as one of Canada's leading criminal defence lawyers. He has represented individual clients in a range of proceedings, covering sanctions violations and corporate fraud.

Strengths

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  • Scott Fenton is responsive, deeply experienced and knowledgeable.

    CrimeChambers Canada Guide
  • Scott Fenton is an excellent practitioner.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide
  • Scott Fenton is a phenomenal lawyer.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide

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