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John Pirie leads Baker McKenzie's Canadian litigation and government enforcement group. Widely recognized as a leading trial lawyer, John handles complex business disputes, investigations and white-collar matters, particularly those with multi-jurisdictional aspects. John's focus includes a significant fraud and financial recovery component, having pursued and defended a number of high profile corporate and civil fraud cases. He has deep experience with emergency relief measures, including global asset freeze orders, remedies available in bankruptcy / receivership regimes, and transnational asset tracing. John has acted for governments, banks, investors, corporations, officers and directors, a stock exchange, a securities regulator, members of the judiciary, and a range of professionals.
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John Pirie is an experienced courtroom advocate who is particularly well regarded for his civil fraud expertise. He has also defended clients against professional negligence claims, and played a role in antitrust and securities-related lawsuits. He is based in Toronto, from where he leads the firm's litigation and government enforcement group in Canada.
Toronto-based John Pirie leads Baker McKenzie's litigation and government enforcement group in Canada. His broad practice covers commercial litigation, including breach of contract, as well as fraud and asset recovery, antitrust and securities disputes.
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"John is incredibly knowledgeable."
"John is extremely competent."
"John is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive."
"John is very professional and takes the time to listen and understand our business and the nature of the dispute, before providing clear legal advice and the pros and cons of each option."
"John is a skilled advocate, both in the courtroom and in any ADR forum."
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