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About
Provided by Alan Gardner
Practice Areas
Alan practices in the areas of securities and commercial litigation, with a focus on securities and regulatory investigations. Alan represents clients that include investment banks, broker-dealers, resource companies and manufacturers, as well as board members, management and Special Committees of public companies involved in regulatory investigations or shareholder litigation. He also assists in the conduct of internal investigations with inquires related to the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act.
Career
Admitted to the Ontario bar, 1999; New York bar, 2003; Southern and Eastern Districts of New York bar, 2003.
Personal
Carleton University, BComm, 1993; University of Ottawa, LLB, 1997.
Chambers Review
Canada
Alan Gardner is a significant figure in Toronto's disputes market. He is particularly impressive in the field of securities law, where he represents clients in both high-stakes litigation and regulatory investigations.
Alan Gardner is well recognised as a highly experienced securities litigator. He also assists clients with a range of internal investigations including fraudulent transactions and breaches of anti-corruption laws. He is based in Bennett Jones's Toronto office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Al is fantastic to work with. He is articulate, experienced and thoughtful."
"Alan's methods and delivery are sophisticated and well considered. His understanding of the law and its application is unparalleled. He also possesses a strong and consistent commercial awareness."
"Al is simultaneously loved and feared - I feel lucky to have him my corner!"
"Al is incredibly bright, detailed, thoughtful and very lovely to work with. He is also very strategic too, which is necessary for securities litigation. Al is very good at managing the chessboard."
"Alan's experience is impressive, as is his commitment to the engagement."
"Alan Gardner is the go-to lawyer when dealing with the OSC."
"Alan is an excellent lawyer. Tremendous and strategic."
"Al is fantastic to work with. He is articulate, experienced and thoughtful."
"Alan's methods and delivery are sophisticated and well considered. His understanding of the law and its application is unparalleled. He also possesses a strong and consistent commercial awareness."
"Al is simultaneously loved and feared - I feel lucky to have him my corner!"
"Al is incredibly bright, detailed, thoughtful and very lovely to work with. He is also very strategic too, which is necessary for securities litigation. Al is very good at managing the chessboard."
"Alan's experience is impressive, as is his commitment to the engagement."
"Alan Gardner is the go-to lawyer when dealing with the OSC."
"Alan is an excellent lawyer. Tremendous and strategic."