Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP
Stikeman Elliott’s award-winning litigators are unique in their practical approach and ability to bring a clear understanding of our clients’ business objectives to each file. Drawing upon the subject matter expertise of the team, as well as other experts across the firm, we tailor our approach to minimize risk and overcome legal challenges through creative solutions. Our team will design and aggressively pursue litigation strategies that give our clients a strategic advantage in achieving their desired results, whether through a successful outcome in court or a favourable settlement.
Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group was recently awarded the Chambers Canada 2019 “Litigation Law Firm of the Year” award, which recognizes the firm as a top partner for clients faced with critical litigation matters. Our strengths span across industries and include expertise in such areas as product liability, securities regulation, competition/antitrust, directors’ and officers’ liability, and many others. We are also known for devising effective tactics in defending class actions and utilizing alternative dispute resolution strategies to advance client objectives. Our group members are regularly retained by boards of directors and senior management of public corporations to conduct independent investigations and inquiries on a range of sensitive legal and ethical issues.
Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott wins high praise across Canada for its formidable litigation offering, enjoying a particularly prominent reputation in class actions and antitrust litigation. The firm supports clients throughout Canada's key business centres, with litigators well established in local markets teaming up on cross-provincial court proceedings. The team has significant experience resolving disputes that involve commercial agreements, corporate actions, securities and professional negligence. It is further noted for its in-depth knowledge of the energy and real estate sectors and for its expertise in banking litigation.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott acted for BP in CAD1 billion litigation against Aux Sable Canada relating to a twenty-year product supply agreement for natural gas and NGLs transported on the Alliance Pipeline.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They leave no stone unturned in providing business-oriented and practical advice."
"The firm provides very strong strategic advice on litigation matters and has a broad depth of experience that they apply practically in providing their advice."
"The team ishighly experienced in complex litigation."
"They leave no stone unturned in providing business-oriented and practical advice."
"The firm provides very strong strategic advice on litigation matters and has a broad depth of experience that they apply practically in providing their advice."
"The team ishighly experienced in complex litigation."