LAWYER PROFILE
Sean Boyle

Sean Boyle

Canada 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Sean’s litigation practice focuses on all aspects of complex commercial disputes with an emphasis on securities litigation, mining disputes, and defending class actions. He frequently advises on compliance with domestic and international anticorruption legislation, including investigations and due diligence. Sean has extensive experience in take-over bid litigation, contested merger transactions, plans of arrangements and shareholder dissent proceedings. He regularly advises directors and officers of corporation on their duties and obligations relating to corporate governance and business disputes such as derivative actions, oppression remedies and shareholder disputes. Sean also defends clients in complex multi-jurisdictional matters before provincial securities commissions and other securities regulatory organizations throughout Canada. His experience also includes a lengthy secondment to the British Columbia Securities Commission (enforcement division).

Professional Memberships

Sean is a member of the Advocates’ Society, ABA, IBA, and CBABC.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Securities - British Columbia

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sean Boyle is highly respected in the BC market for his expert handling of securities matters. With experience covering litigation, class proceedings and regulatory investigations, he regularly acts for a range of financial institutions and public companies.

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Vancouver-based Sean Boyle stands out for his impressive portfolio of clients in financial services and the breadth of his nationwide regulatory expertise. He is highly rated for his handling of both criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as his experience of securities litigation proceedings.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is the best.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • Sean is amazing with clients and inspires deep loyalty from them. He has a sharp strategic mind and is a fierce advocate.
    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide
  • Sean is one of the brightest lawyers I have worked with.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (259)

Alberta

British Columbia

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