Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Provided by McMillan LLP
McMillan is at the forefront of class actions in Canada, defending large and precedent-setting proceedings, including acting on the first class action trial in Ontario. We have also participated in many precedent-setting decisions, including in respect of the scope and standards for certifying competition class actions, those related to the ability of US courts to bind Canadian classes, class definitions and sub-classing, the test for certification, the scope and admissibility of expert evidence and cost awards. McMillan was the first firm in Canada to obtain a substantial cost award against a representative plaintiff in an Ontario class action.
We advise our clients through every stage, including early resolution options, defeating class treatment, seeking dismissal or summary judgements, and negotiating settlements; defending in the courts; managing discovery; creating strategies that mitigate risk across multiple business areas; and advising on the Canadian implications of suits originating in the US. Our lawyers have broad experience in major domestic, cross-border and international class actions. Our highly accomplished class action litigators have deep expertise in competition, fraud, product liability, consumer protection, securities, employment, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, automotive, intellectual property, environmental, and banking litigation. We help clients to defend class actions and manage impact on public reputation.
Chambers Review
McMillan is a high-profile law firm with a class action practice of particular renown for its product liability work. The group is additionally instructed for its counsel on competition and securities law cases, as well as consumer protection disputes. The firm represents a broad range of clients, including electronic manufacturers, pharmaceutical and transport companies, and financial service providers.
Work Highlights
- McMillan LLP represented Citibankin proposed class actions initiated in the Federal Court of Canada and Ontario Superior Court alleging price fixing of supranational, sovereign, sub-sovereign and governmental bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their expertise of the subject mater is excellent and buttressed immensely by tremendous experience and knowledge of the field of players at the federal court."
"Their expertise of the subject mater is excellent and buttressed immensely by tremendous experience and knowledge of the field of players at the federal court."
Notable Practitioners
David Kent is an acclaimed Toronto-based litigator with a top-tier contentious practice. He is sought out for his representation in a number of high-profile class actions, particularly in the competition space on issues such as price fixing and false advertising. He acts for a number of notable national and international tech and financial services companies.
"David has a commanding understanding of legal, procedural and other issues at play."
Scott Maidment is a well-regarded litigation lawyer with considerable consumer protection class action experience. He provides counsel on issues such as negligent misrepresentation and false advertising, as well as being actively involved in opioid-related disputes.
"Scott's advocacy skills in the courtroom are really a notch above other lawyers and his client management skills are likewise impressive."
"He has a very solid understanding of the law, provides excellent client service and can explain concepts in ways that both lawyers and technical experts can understand."
Samantha Gordon is particularly highlighted for capability in acting on major price-fixing and securities matters from the firm's Toronto office.
"Samantha has great communication skills and does a very good job of keeping my team up to date on what's happening."
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