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Provided by Peter Griffin KC
Practice Areas
Peter is recognised by his peers as a top litigator in Canada with extensive experience in corporate commercial litigation, class actions, securities, insolvency and restructuring, professional liability, and director and officer liability. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and the common-law provinces, and before the Supreme Court of Canada. He regularly advises boards of national and multinational companies. He represents clients in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings and acts as an arbitrator in commercial disputes. Peter is Past President of The Advocates’ Society, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Past Chair of its Ontario Province Committee. In 2023, Peter received the King’s Counsel designation in recognition of his commitment to the pursuit of legal excellence in service to the Crown, the public and their communities. Peter has been recognized with both the prestigious Law Society Medal and The Advocates’ Medal for his exceptional advocacy, unwavering commitment to education and mentorship, and involvement in positively advancing the legal profession.
Chambers Review
Canada
Peter Griffin KC commands a formidable reputation as a litigator and remains the counsel of choice for many high-profile corporates for their high-stakes commercial disputes. He is based in Lenczner Slaght's Toronto office, and his reputation extends across the country and beyond.
Peter Griffin KC is a hugely well-regarded litigator with a stellar reputation in Canada. Based in Toronto, he handles class actions as part of his wider disputes practice, and has notable experience in product liability and professional negligence claims.
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"Peter is a saint. He can do everything. He is a fantastic lawyer."
"The best of the best."
"Peter is simply one of the top few litigators in the country. He is a go-to person on any 'bet the company' file. He tackles the most difficult files with ease. His courtroom demeanour is excellent."
"Peter is a very thoughtful individual and provides a lot of wisdom in his approach and comments. He brings a necessary wisdom to any approach."
"One of the premier Canadian litigators."
"He is very articulate and can convey very complex matters in a direct and straight-forward argument. He is also very well-respected by the judiciary."
"Peter is one of the best trial lawyers in Ontario - he's a strategic, knowledgeable and forceful litigator."
"Peter is a saint. He can do everything. He is a fantastic lawyer."
"The best of the best."
"Peter is simply one of the top few litigators in the country. He is a go-to person on any 'bet the company' file. He tackles the most difficult files with ease. His courtroom demeanour is excellent."
"Peter is a very thoughtful individual and provides a lot of wisdom in his approach and comments. He brings a necessary wisdom to any approach."
"One of the premier Canadian litigators."
"He is very articulate and can convey very complex matters in a direct and straight-forward argument. He is also very well-respected by the judiciary."
"Peter is one of the best trial lawyers in Ontario - he's a strategic, knowledgeable and forceful litigator."