Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Torys LLP's arbitration group handles international commercial, treaty and award-enforcement work across global jurisdictions. The team is also sought out for domestic Canadian arbitration proceedings. Its lawyers offer broad-based sector expertise in transportation, manufacturing, energy and banking among other areas.
Work Highlights
- Torys represented Scotiabank in its investment treaty claim against the Republic of Peru under the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement.
Strengths
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"The partners and associates work collaboratively to provide solutions."
"I have every confidence that Tory's team is capable of handling large and very complex matters."
"Tory’s Team are very adept at cutting through the nonsense and getting to the issues that need to be dealt with."
"The partners and associates work collaboratively to provide solutions."
"I have every confidence that Tory's team is capable of handling large and very complex matters."
"Tory’s Team are very adept at cutting through the nonsense and getting to the issues that need to be dealt with."
Notable Practitioners
John Terry is highly regarded for his practice emphasis on alternative dispute resolution, playing a prominent role in a range of investor-state arbitration proceedings. He is based in Torys' Toronto office.
"John is professional, knowledgeable, and experienced."
"The wisdom and insight that he brings to the table on the cases we have worked on is always extremely helpful and appreciated."
"John is keenly aware of all the important issues on cases we are working on, and can jump into an issue and quickly dissect what matters most."
Frank Iacobucci is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and receives accolades for his high-quality mediation practice.
Chris Kinnear Hunter is a senior associate based out of the firm's Toronto office. He is commended for his work in international arbitration and in litigation of enforcement proceedings.
"Chris is very meticulous and in tune with the nuances and details of the case. He leaves no stone unturned and provides very helpful and smart feedback to us."
"Chris is pragmatic in his advice and responsive."
"Chris is excellent counsel."
Emily Sherkey is a senior associate in Tory's Toronto office. She regularly acts on commercial and investor-state arbitrations for clients in the mining and financial sectors, amongst others.
"Emily has real expertise in arbitration and I have relied on her on many occasions."
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