Philip Underwood Mandates

Secured a settlement in the action brought by Selena Stronach against Belinda Stronach and other members of the Stronach family over control of and rights to the family wealth.

Acted for a credit union in an action to recover tens of millions of dollars from former executives, directors, officers, and third parties.

Appointed to investigate potential claims on behalf of Sears Canada and its creditors to increase assets within the estate and to review payments made to Sears Canada shareholders.

Jurisdiction of Catholic school board to enforce code of conduct and discipline trustees under Education Act, application of constitutional protection to trustees speech.

Successful in enforcing a buy/sell clause in a USA before the Commercial List.

Successfully resolved claim regarding engineering design defects in structural foundations on a large infrastructure project.

Representing Hockey Canada in connection with litigation, investigation, and Parliamentary hearings regarding sexual misconduct allegations and with respect to corporate governance issues.

Acting for the CNOC in responding to two appeals brought by large telephone and cable companies from a CRTC decision which lowered the rates for wholesale high-speed internet access.

Acted for the TCDSB and the successful candidate in an October 2022 Toronto school board trustee election in responding to a recount application under the Ontario Municipal Elections Act.

Successfully represented the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario against a $50 million tort claim.

Acting for a mortgage lender on a claim for a borrower’s failure to repay several mortgage loans totaling more than $46 million.

Successful on a motion to dismiss an action and strike a defence after the responding party failed to comply with court orders, including a peremptory order, to produce relevant documents.