Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Ontario
Band 4
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Provided by Fasken
We are adept at handling complex cases for the world’s leading businesses. Our seasoned litigators get results - both in and out of the courtroom.
We develop and execute a litigation strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
Fasken is recognized as having one of the leading litigation teams in Canada. Our litigators have won major trials and appeals for large multi-national companies in a diverse range of industries, including mining, technology, finance, communications, aviation, health, energy, and life sciences.
With over 150 lawyers, we provide depth of skill and expertise in all types of litigation, including commercial, class action, product liability, white collar crime, construction, arbitration, and defamation. Our experience allows us to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively assess and manage litigation risk.
Chambers Review
Fasken's Ontario litigation team regularly assists clients from the transportation, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors with a range of different matters including commercial disputes, securities litigation and white-collar defence. Recognised for its handling of high-profile professional liability disputes, the department holds notable ability in resolving cases through summary judgment motions. The firm operates an active Ottawa litigation practice with significant experience of competition and procurement matters. It also offers robust class action expertise.
Work Highlights
- Fasken represented PricewaterhouseCoopers in two significant audit negligence claims, involving Bondfield Construction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fasken's team have been thoughtful and diligent in their approach to matters. They have been very quick to respond to requests for meetings and in their response times to emails."
"Fasken has the depth and breadth to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"They provided highly analytical, very clear, logical and holistic thinking."
"Fasken provide sound and practical advice. The entire team is also extremely attentive and responsive. I have had a very positive experience."
"Fasken is incredibly responsive at all times, and has been a true partner in providing reports and assessments as needed on our end."
"Fasken's team have been thoughtful and diligent in their approach to matters. They have been very quick to respond to requests for meetings and in their response times to emails."
"Fasken has the depth and breadth to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"They provided highly analytical, very clear, logical and holistic thinking."
"Fasken provide sound and practical advice. The entire team is also extremely attentive and responsive. I have had a very positive experience."
"Fasken is incredibly responsive at all times, and has been a true partner in providing reports and assessments as needed on our end."
Notable Practitioners
David Hausman operates a stellar securities disputes practice from Fasken's Toronto office. He has extensive experience advising on insider trading cases, securities class actions, disputes stemming from failed transactions and OSC investigations.
"What David is really good at is technical issues. If it is something extremely technical, he has the ability to comprehend it and really get into the details of complicated facts."
"David is an excellent external counsel partner. He has extensive expertise in securities litigation and he is always keen to assist on any matter, no matter how small or complicated."
"David is the single most creative lawyer I have met in my career. He is almost obsessive in his approach of trying to think of a creative and viable solution to problems."
"David Hausman is very strong. He is a very smart lawyer and a great adviser. He knows the law very well in the securities area."
"David is my go-to. He is always responsive and a pleasure to work with."
Brad Moore has developed a notable profile in Toronto's securities litigation space. He represents clients in significant investment litigation and contested takeover deals.
"Brad Moore balances the perfect level of sophistication with client service."
"Brad is a genuine individual who is knowledgeable, experienced, open for discussion and gives comfort to staff in an otherwise stressful situation."
"I know I can count on Brad for his measured, thoughtful and pragmatic advice that is informed by business pressures that Brad understands."
Jonathan Wansbrough's practice is focused on securities litigation, regulatory enforcement and shareholder liability matters. He is based in Fasken's Toronto office.
"Jonathan is creative in his problem solving and resolutions. He is very responsive and very attuned to the client's needs."
"Jon Wansborugh presents in such an impressive and thoughtful way. He's very creative in his approach and has a perfect mix of substance, tenacity and exceptional advocacy skills."
"Jonathan is very bright and capable. I enjoy working with him."
Toronto-based Gerry Ranking is well positioned to act for clients in the financial services industry and demonstrates particular proficiency in audit negligence claims. He has further experience advising on employment matters.
"Gerry is great."
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