Robert Carson

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Up and Coming

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)

Nationwide - Canada

3 Years Ranked

Up and Coming

Litigation: Securities

Ontario

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Robert Carson

Canada

Practice Areas

Robert has a broad litigation practice with particular emphasis on corporate and securities litigation and class action defence. Robert has experience defending securities, consumer, competition and product liability class actions.

Robert's practice also includes mergers and acquisitions litigation, director and officer liability, shareholder disputes, valuation proceedings, oppression claims, Ontario Securities Commission proceedings, and insolvency and restructuring matters. Robert has represented financial institutions and other leading clients across a range of industries, including auditors, mining companies, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, utilities and other businesses.

Robert is co-author of the Canadian chapter in The Securities Litigation Review (an annual “year in review” publication regarding securities litigation around the world) and Defending Securities Class Actions in Canada.

Career

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B.

Queen’s University, B.Comm.

Bar Admission: Ontario, 2009 | British Columbia, 2022

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association

Ontario Bar Association

Law Society of Ontario

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Canada

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Robert Carson has a fast-growing reputation for his securities litigation practice, which includes strengths in both M&A litigation and securities class action defence. He is based in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office.

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Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Robert Carson is based in Toronto and is noted for his proficiency in handling class action disputes. He is adept at advising on privacy, securities and life sciences cases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Rob is very knowledgeable in the securities litigation field. He is very organised and knowledgeable. He's also responsive and effective.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Canada

Robert has exceptional memory and attention to detail.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Canada

He is a very good litigator - he provides practical, commercially driven advice and has secured some really good results for us.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondent
Canada

Rob is very knowledgeable in the securities litigation field. He is very organised and knowledgeable. He's also responsive and effective.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Canada

Robert has exceptional memory and attention to detail.

Litigation: Securities respondent
Canada

He is a very good litigator - he provides practical, commercially driven advice and has secured some really good results for us.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) respondent
Canada

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Robert Carson

Canada Guide 2025

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) + 1 more ranking

About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

Canada

Litigation: Securities - Ontario

Individual Editorial

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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