David A Hausman
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Litigation: Securities
Band 1
About
Provided by David A Hausman
Practice Areas
David Hausman practices exclusively in the field of securities litigation. Regularly representing investment dealers, public companies, mutual funds, directors and officers, David advises clients on regulatory investigations and proceedings before provincial securities commissions, all Canadian stock exchanges and self-regulatory organizations.
Representing both bidders and targets in contested mergers and acquisitions transactions, David also advises clients on governance issues in the public company context.
Chambers Review
Canada
David Hausman operates a stellar securities disputes practice from Fasken's Toronto office. He has extensive experience advising on insider trading cases, securities class actions, disputes stemming from failed transactions and OSC investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"What David is really good at is technical issues. If it is something extremely technical, he has the ability to comprehend it and really get into the details of complicated facts."
"David is an excellent external counsel partner. He has extensive expertise in securities litigation and he is always keen to assist on any matter, no matter how small or complicated."
"David is the single most creative lawyer I have met in my career. He is almost obsessive in his approach of trying to think of a creative and viable solution to problems."
"David Hausman is very strong. He is a very smart lawyer and a great adviser. He knows the law very well in the securities area."
"David is my go-to. He is always responsive and a pleasure to work with."
"What David is really good at is technical issues. If it is something extremely technical, he has the ability to comprehend it and really get into the details of complicated facts."
"David is an excellent external counsel partner. He has extensive expertise in securities litigation and he is always keen to assist on any matter, no matter how small or complicated."
"David is the single most creative lawyer I have met in my career. He is almost obsessive in his approach of trying to think of a creative and viable solution to problems."
"David Hausman is very strong. He is a very smart lawyer and a great adviser. He knows the law very well in the securities area."
"David is my go-to. He is always responsive and a pleasure to work with."