Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg features skilled litigation practitioners in Toronto and Montréal, offering class action expertise for both common and civil law jurisdictions. The group is particularly renowned for its specialists in securities, privacy and competition litigation and its representation of clients in the mining, telecoms, medical, financial services and automotive industries. The firm can frequently be seen advising on matters involving national classes and those with parallel proceedings in the USA.
Work Highlights
- Davies successfully represented StarKist Company and Dongwon Industries Company in defeating class certification before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in an action concerning alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the canned tuna market.
Strengths
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"Davies has a leading team of litigators with the strategic thinking, trial skills and expertise to navigate Canada’s most complex and high-stakes cases."
"They are able to smoothly navigate complex areas of law, and just as importantly build a solid working relationship with counsel and adjudicators."
"They have a very solid and experienced team of litigating lawyers in this field. They are very comprehensive, both in conducting the litigation and in researching precedents."
"Davies has a leading team of litigators with the strategic thinking, trial skills and expertise to navigate Canada’s most complex and high-stakes cases."
"They are able to smoothly navigate complex areas of law, and just as importantly build a solid working relationship with counsel and adjudicators."
"They have a very solid and experienced team of litigating lawyers in this field. They are very comprehensive, both in conducting the litigation and in researching precedents."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the firm's Toronto litigation department, Kent Thomson operates a broad disputes practice, including securities class actions. He represents an impressive number of blue-chip companies in mining and financial services.
"He is a superb advocate and legal strategist."
Toronto-based Sandra Forbes is highly respected in the Canadian market for her skilful handling of class actions. She has particular expertise in the field of competition, standing out for her major role in price-fixing claims in the automotive and food industries.
"Sandra has outstanding litigation and people skills."
"She's a smart lawyer and a leader - people listen when she speaks."
Montréal-based Nick Rodrigo attracts plaudits for his active class action practice. He is particularly regarded for his consumer protection work, handling cases in industries such as gaming and medical products.
"He is an excellent litigator, who is very knowledgeable about the judicial environment in Quebec and very insightful in the matter of analysis and evaluation of the evidential elements of cases."
"Nick is extremely responsive, client-oriented and practical. He has good sense, good judgement and is on top of everything from a legal standpoint."
Matthew Milne-Smith is a recognised Toronto-based litigator with wide-ranging disputes experience, most notably in competition class actions, acting for major names in the aviation sector.
"Matt is an excellent litigator who understands the business needs of his clients."
"He is extremely commercial and able to provide excellent insight into commercial disputes and how the process is likely to play out."
Chantelle Cseh is particularly recommended for her strong capabilities in competition disputes as part of her wider class action practice. She has experience acting for clients in the airline, mining and insurance sectors.
"She is very insightful, knowledgeable and a great communicator."
"Chantelle is fantastic - she's smart, hard-working and shows good judgement."
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