Paul Michell Mandates

Federalism appeal concerning banks’ constitutional challenge to provincial ability to apply market conduct regulation to promotion and distribution of certain types of insurance.

Successfully resisted application to set aside, or appeal from, arbitral award.

Successful representation of portfolio manager in motion to strike claims of alleged unfair allocation of investment opportunities.

Acted for receiver in leading case on appropriate method of distribution of investors’ funds in Ponzi scheme.

Acted for Katz Group Canada on leading case concerning administrative law challenges to regulations.

Acted for leading IP law firm on dismissal of disqualification motion.

Acted for prominent personal injury law firm in striking out multiple claims arising out of publicity surrounding ongoing litigation against physician.

Successfully resisted disqualification motion, and motion for leave to appeal, on behalf of leading family law lawyer.

Acted for Pfizer Canada on judicial review of ministerial decision to grant notice of compliance under PM (NOC) Regulations.

Acted for Sunwing Airlines in judicial review application and appeal.

Acting in appeal to the Court of Appeal in case concerning imposition of a stay arising from inadvertent receipt of privileged information.