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A Canadian leader in class actions, Lenczner Slaght is one of the only firms in the country to have repeatedly litigated on behalf of defendants at the trial level. Our lawyers' class actions expertise has been sharpened through hands-on experience in a wide range of complex and technically demanding proceedings.


Our firm has defended many of Canada's most closely watched class action lawsuits over the past three decades. For example, we successfully represented Danier in Kerr v Danier Leather Inc – from the outset of the action through to the groundbreaking decision at the Supreme Court of Canada. We also acted for Inco in a mass tort class proceeding, both in the original trial and on appeal.


It’s that experience that has led to our lawyers being repeatedly recognized by various organizations as leaders in the class action bar.


Class Action Litigation Areas


Our nationally ranked litigators have represented Canadian and international clients across the spectrum of class action proceedings, including:

  • antitrust and competition act matters
  • consumer claims
  • deceptive and unfair trade practices
  • employment disputes
  • environmental issues
  • financial services
  • health and medical malpractice
  • insurance matters
  • mass torts
  • misleading advertising
  • negligence claims
  • pensions and employee benefits
  • product liability
  • securities and shareholder rights

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Lenczner Slaght is a prominent Toronto litigation boutique commended for its performance in multi-defendant class actions. The firm frequently handles cases at the pre-certification, trial and appellate levels and represents clients from the financial services, insurance, manufacturing, mining and pharmaceutical sectors. The team is particularly well known for its expertise in securities, consumer protection, product liability and employment matters and is often selected for cases concerning professional negligence involving lawyers, accountants and physicians.

Work Highlights

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  • Lenczner Slaght represented Walmart Canada in a proposed national class action involving allegations that Walmart failed to detect and prevent unusual orders of opioids which led and/or contributed to the opioid crisis across Canada.

Strengths

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Lenczner Slaght is a fantastic litigation shop that has some of the best litigators in the country.

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They have the excellent ability to analyse and explain complex situations, and to advise accordingly regarding the best course of action.

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They are responsive, creative in looking for solutions and extremely knowledgeable about the Bar.

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Griffin KC
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Peter Griffin KC
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Peter Griffin KC is a hugely well-regarded litigator with a stellar reputation in Canada. Based in Toronto, he handles class actions as part of his wider disputes practice, and has notable experience in product liability and professional negligence claims.

Peter is one of the best trial lawyers in Ontario - he's a strategic, knowledgeable and forceful litigator.

He is very articulate and can convey very complex matters in a direct and straight-forward argument. He is also very well-respected by the judiciary.

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Tom Curry
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Tom Curry
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Toronto-based Tom Curry is one of Canada's pre-eminent litigators. In addition to his single-plaintiff work, he attracts plaudits for his class action representation where he represents multiple prestigious clients from the technology, banking and automotive sectors.

Tom continues to be one of the top litigators in the country. His tenacity on behalf of clients ensures loyalty through the ups and downs of a long case.

I sleep soundly at night because Tom is handling the manner. He's very wise and understands the nuances of things - when he speaks, his word carries weight!

Tom is a great strategist, a technician and an excellent orator who does a superb job for his clients.

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Paul-Erik Veel
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Paul-Erik Veel
5
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Paul-Erik Veel is highlighted for his representation of clients in complex First Nations, product liability and securities class actions.

He is a very experienced lawyer who is very knowledgeable.

He's an outstanding lawyer who is excellent at communicating.

Paul is a very accessible, logical and efficient lawyer.

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Peter Griffin KC
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Peter Griffin KC
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Tom Curry
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Tom Curry
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Paul-Erik Veel
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Paul-Erik Veel
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