Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
Contact number
+1 416-367-6000About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
BLG is the preeminent litigation practice in Canada. Our national Commercial Litigation Group complements the nationwide strength and depth of the firm’s Litigation Group. Our clients turn to us when working under the burden and urgency of possible litigation, and entrust us with their reputation and bottom line. When disputes escalate into local, cross-boarders or international litigation or arbitration proceedings, our clients count on us to fiercely represent their interests, protecting their position, and to pursue the remedies that are most appropriate to the case.
As Canada’s Law Firm, we have a peerless history of championing our clients’ success through collaboration, inquisitiveness and vigilance.
Our advocates are experienced in the civil and criminal courts across Canada, both federal and provincial, as well as in the Supreme Court of Canada and before virtually all regulatory and administrative tribunals. We are experienced in arbitrations administered by all of the leading international and foreign arbitral institutions including the ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICDR, ICSID, AAA, SIAC and others, and are well-versed in all forms of domestic commercial arbitration proceedings.
When clients engage an advocate at BLG, they are also harnessing the knowledge and bench strength of the most powerful group of advocates and legal staff in Canada.
Chambers Review
BLG operates a well-respected national litigation practice which offers clients reputable lawyers across offices in Québec, BC and Alberta. It is known for its broad range of expertise, encompassing commercial and shareholder disputes, banking litigation, fraud and product liability, among other areas. The firm is commended for its strong class action defence practice and in-depth knowledge of the energy and construction fields, and is also well regarded in the healthcare sector, frequently handling disputes for hospitals and healthcare companies.
Work Highlights
- Borden Ladner Gervais represented the Canadian Pacific Railway Companyas defendant in three actions before the Superior Court of Québecregarding the Lac-Mégantic derailment in 2013.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borden Ladner Gervais have excellent expertise in all areas and provide the perfect balance of technical knowledge and pragmatism."
"BLG's strategic advice, deep knowledge of procedure, frequent updates and winning tactics led to a terrific outcome."
"BLG has the experience and expertise that make them our first call on critical legal matters."
"Borden Ladner Gervais have excellent expertise in all areas and provide the perfect balance of technical knowledge and pragmatism."
"BLG's strategic advice, deep knowledge of procedure, frequent updates and winning tactics led to a terrific outcome."
"BLG has the experience and expertise that make them our first call on critical legal matters."