Mandates
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Defence of a $100 Million Claim for Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Counsel for six individual former executives of Voortman Cookies in defence of a $100 million claim for fraudulent misrepresentation in connection with the sale of Voortman to Hostess.
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Successfully defended an employer in a wrongful dismissal dispute
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Represented a consortium of insurance companies in the Supreme Court of Canada in a case involving a constitutional challenge to the ability of provinces to regulate the sale of insurance products by chartered banks
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College of Optometrists of Ontario v. Essilor Group Inc., 2019 ONCA 265; leave to SCC denied
Successfully represented world’s largest eyewear company in Ontario Court of Appeal against provincial regulator, overturning judgment, constitutional applicability of provincial regulatory statute.
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Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corp., 2017 ONSC 604, aff’d 2018 ONCA 472
Acted for Chevron Canada Capital Company on motion to resist being added to action to recognize and enforce US$9.51 billion Ecuadorian judgment.
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Canadian Hockey League ats. Walter and Berg
Counsel to U.S.-based Canadian Hockey League teams in defence of the high-profile class proceeding alleging the perpetuation of a cross-organizational environment of systemic abuse.
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Look Communications v. McGoey, 2017 ONSC 2165
Acted for the Plaintiff in a claim against the company’s former Vice Chairman and CEO for breach of fiduciary duty relating to the payment of compensation awards to various officers and directors.
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Successfully Opposed an Order for Non-Party Production
Successfully represented a multinational technology company in opposing an order for non-party production.
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Manitoba Métis Federation v. Canada
Counsel to the Manitoba Métis Federation, the National Government of the Red River Métis, in several claims against Canada.
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Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada in a proposed Ontario class action concerning improper deduction allegations relating to the long-term disability benefit provision of group insurance policies.
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Michalowski et al. v. Gold Flora Corporation
Counsel to a group of former shareholders of TPCO, a California-based cannabis business, in a dissent rights application seeking payment of fair value for their shares.