Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Litigation: General Commercial

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BLG’s Commercial Litigation Group in Vancouver is known for its strength in complex commercial cases in class actions, fraud, privacy, cybersecurity, IP and high technology litigation, arbitration (domestic and international), appellate litigation, public law litigation, securities and banking litigation, and aboriginal rights and title litigation. The practice represents some of the world's largest multi-national corporations. It also represents some of Canada's largest domestic corporations, including transportation, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, retail and others.

BLG is the preeminent litigation practice in Canada. The BLG Commercial Litigation Group in Vancouver complements the nationwide strength and depth of the firm’s Disputes Group. When disputes escalate into local, cross-border or international litigation or arbitration proceedings, our clients count on us to represent their interests and to pursue the most appropriate remedies.

Our advocates are experienced in courts across Canada and before virtually all regulatory and administrative tribunals. We are experienced in arbitrations administered by all of the leading international and domestic arbitral institutions including the ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICDR, ICSID, AAA, SIAC and others.

As Canada’s Law Firm, our bench strength, which includes a large e-discovery and litigation support team, makes BLG a go-to firm for the most significant disputes.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais acts for major national and international companies in a variety of sectors, including transportation, energy and financial services. The disputes team in Vancouver is highly regarded for its skill in commercial, competition and banking litigation. The firm operates notable practices in class action defence, appellate litigation and commercial arbitration, with noteworthy activity handling disputes over privacy breaches and professional liability.

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Strengths

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"BLG has deep bench strength on the litigation front and has what I consider to be one of the strongest litigation groups in Vancouver. They are also very service-oriented."

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
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"BLG has deep bench strength on the litigation front and has what I consider to be one of the strongest litigation groups in Vancouver. They are also very service-oriented."

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Robert J C Deane

Band 2

Robert Deane represents clients before provincial and federal courts across the nation, including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is lauded for his expertise in international arbitration as well as cross-border and domestic commercial litigation. He is based in Borden Ladner Gervais's Vancouver office.

"Rob is one of those solid counsels who are good at everything."

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Brad W Dixon

Band 3

Vancouver-based Brad Dixon is recognised for his extensive expertise in class actions. He regularly assists clients with breach of privacy, competition and consumer claims.

"I am impressed with Brad's strategic approach and ability to quickly grasp complex facts and law. He's able to pinpoint key issues and develop a strategy to provide the greatest likelihood of success."

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