Shaw Communications Inc.
Acting for Shaw Communications Inc. in its joint C$2.85-billion sale with Rogers Communications Inc. of Freedom Mobile Inc. to Quebecor Inc.
Partner
Partner
Derek positions his clients for success with his extensive experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including class actions and mining, securities, fraud and asset recovery, competition and product liability cases.
Derek has been lead counsel on several trials, appeals and motions before a variety of courts and tribunals across Canada, including trial and appellate courts in various provinces, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Competition Tribunal. These have included numerous precedent-setting motions, trials and appeals for high-profile corporations. Derek also has extensive experience in commercial arbitration, both domestically and internationally.
Derek is the sole representative for Toronto of ICC FraudNet, an invitation-only global network of fraud and asset recovery legal specialists administered by the International Chamber of Commerce. He is also a frequent author and speaker for continuing education programs on commercial litigation and advocacy.
Partner
Derek positions his clients for success with his extensive experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including class actions and mining, securities, fraud and asset recovery, competition and product liability cases.
Derek has been lead counsel on several trials, appeals and motions before a variety of courts and tribunals across Canada, including trial and appellate courts in various provinces, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Competition Tribunal. These have included numerous precedent-setting motions, trials and appeals for high-profile corporations. Derek also has extensive experience in commercial arbitration, both domestically and internationally.
Derek is the sole representative for Toronto of ICC FraudNet, an invitation-only global network of fraud and asset recovery legal specialists administered by the International Chamber of Commerce. He is also a frequent author and speaker for continuing education programs on commercial litigation and advocacy.
Shaw Communications Inc.
Acting for Shaw Communications Inc. in its joint C$2.85-billion sale with Rogers Communications Inc. of Freedom Mobile Inc. to Quebecor Inc.
Centerra Gold Inc.
Acting for the special committee of independent directors of Centerra Gold Inc. in connection with its evaluation of strategic alternatives following the imposition by the Kyrgyz Republic of external management over the Kumtor Mine in May 2021.
Denso Corporation
Acting for Denso Corporation and related entities in product liability class actions commenced in various jurisdictions across Canada relating to Denso's fuel pump. There are parallel actions commenced in the United States.
Willoughby Asset Management Inc.
Acting for Willoughby Asset Management Inc., a large unitholder, in connection with Bridging Finance Inc.'s court-appointed receivership proceedings amidst allegations of fraud and misconduct.
Vale Canada Limited
Acting for Vale Canada Limited in a proceeding before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) involving claims for damages by Vale of more than $650 million in connection with alleged breaches by Solway Group, an Eastern European mining company, of various royalty agreements relating to a nickel mining project in Guatemala.
TransAlta Corporation
Acted for TransAlta Corporation in defending an oppression action brought by Mangrove Partners, a minority shareholder. Mangrove sought to set aside a $750-million strategic transaction entered into between TransAlta and Brookfield Renewable Partners.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Acting on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Canadian proceedings involving the country's efforts to recover assets, including a private jet, from the key figure in the "Malabu Oil Scandal," one of Africa's biggest corruption cases.
Confidential Client
Acting for a large international bank in connection with an alleged global price-fixing conspiracy related to supra-sovereign, sovereign and agency bonds (SSA bonds).
TransAlta Corporation
Acted for TransAlta Corporation in defending successfully "public interest" proceedings initiated against TransAlta by Mangrove Partners before the Ontario Securities Commission and Alberta Securities Commission in respect of the election of Directors of TransAlta at its Annual Meeting on April 26, 2019, and concerning a $750 million financing transaction entered into between TransAlta and Brookfield Renewable Partners.
Confidential Client
Acted for a blockchain company in connection with confidential enforcement matters before Canadian securities authorities.
Giant Tiger Stores Limited
Acting for Giant Tiger Stores Limited in its defence of multiple class proceedings commenced across Canada (including Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Québec and the Federal Court) relating to alleged price-fixing of commercial bread products in Canada at the wholesale and retail levels.
American International Group Inc.
Acted for a subsidiary of American International Group Inc. in successfully defending a court application brought by The Walt Disney Company regarding the arbitration of a substantial insurance coverage dispute.
Vale Canada Limited
Acted for Vale Canada Limited and its affiliates in defending contractual claims before the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in an amount of almost $500 million that were asserted by the Plaintiff under an Option Agreement pertaining to the Voisey's Bay Nickel Project. This case was settled in September, 2018, at the end of the first week of a four month trial that would have involved dozens of lay and expert witnesses. This was the first "hybrid trial" and first electronic trial ever conducted in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Khan Resources Inc.
Acted for Khan Resources Inc. in proceedings before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal in connection with a C$200-million claim related to the expropriation of Khan's uranium mining interests in Mongolia.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Acting for Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. in defending class action proceedings in the Superior Court of Ontario concerning alleged defects in Biomet's metal-on-metal hip replacement and resurfacing devices.
Nevsun Resources Ltd.
Acted for Nevsun Resources Limited in defending cross-border securities class actions in Canada and the United States. This litigation was resolved successfully following mediations in New York and Los Angeles.
Sears Canada Inc.
Acted for Sears Canada Inc. in defending claims for approximately $100 million asserted against it by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company arising from the termination of arrangements between the parties. This case was settled on the eve of trial in the Supreme Court of Ontario.
Syndicate of underwriters
Acted for a syndicate of underwriters in defending a securities class action in the Superior Court of Ontario arising from the IPO of Zungui Haixi Corporation, a China-based issuer.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Acted successfully for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and the operators of Fallsview Casino in obtaining summary judgment dismissing a $14 million claim alleging irregularities with the roulette gaming at Fallsview Casino.
Barrick Gold Corporation
Acted for Barrick Gold Corporation in defending successfully claims asserted against Barrick by Newmont Mining Corporation (now known as Newmont Goldcorp Corporation) and St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. in respect of royalty and other agreements entered into in conjunction with the sale of a sizeable operating mine in Northern Ontario. The claims asserted against Barrick were dismissed following a highly expedited trial in the Superior Court of Ontario that was conducted in the absence of pleadings and discoveries.
MI Developments, Inc.
Acted for MI Developments, Inc. (MID) in its successful defence of applications made by minority shareholders of MID to the Ontario Securities Commission by seeking orders denying MID the use of various securities law exemptions and seeking to require MID to obtain minority shareholder approval before proceeding with proposed related party transactions with Magna Entertainment Corp.
Eugene Melnyk
Acted for Eugene Melnyk, the founder of Biovail and the owner of the Ottawa Senators, in defending enforcement proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission arising from an "earnings warning" issued by Biovail in 2003. This case resulted in a lengthy trial before the OSC, following which many of the allegations made against Mr. Melnyk were dismissed.
Pioneer Metals Corporation
Acted in the successful representation of Pioneer Metals Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation) in connection with a dispute over a multi-billion dollar mining project at Galore Creek, one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold-silver projects in North America.
MI Developments Inc.
Acted for a subsidiary of Magna International Inc. in defending successfully a precedent-setting oppression application brought against it before the Ontario Superior Court by Greenlight Capital Corporation and its founder, David Einhorn. Magna prevailed at trial, as well as on appeal in the Divisional Court of Ontario and Ontario Court of Appeal.
Xstrata plc
Acted for Xstrata plc in its unsolicited takeover bid for Falconbridge Ltd. valuing Falconbridge at $24.1 billion. At the time of announcement, this transaction was the largest unsolicited takeover bid ever made in the global mining sector and its successful completion made Xstrata the world's fifth-largest mining company.
If It Ain’t Broke… Davies Comments on Draft Capital Markets Act
Feb. 25, 2022 - Davies has submitted a comprehensive comment letter on a new Capital Markets Act (CMA) proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Finance, on the recommendation of the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce, to replace the Ontario Securities Act. Although some modifications to Ontario...
OECD Report: The Role of Corporations in Fighting White Collar Crime Enablers
Apr. 12, 2021 - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report in February 2021 titled “Ending the Shell Game: Cracking Down on the Professionals Who Enable Tax and White Collar Crimes” (Report), which highlights the role that “professional enablers” play in the commission of...
The Advocates’ Society, “Top Cases in Commercial Litigation”; Webcast
Feb. 25, 2021
Dec. 15, 2020 - The economic dislocation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uptick in “busted deal” litigation in M&A transactions in the United States and Canada. 1 The crux of the litigation is whether the buyer may abandon the transaction without penalty on the basis of allegations that the pandemic...
Davies Highlights Concerns with Proposals to Modernize Ontario’s Capital Markets
Sept. 09, 2020 - Davies has submitted a comprehensive comment letter to the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (Taskforce) in response to the consultation report published by the Taskforce on July 9, 2020 (Report). The Taskforce was formed by the Ontario government in February 2020 with a mandate to review...
Top Court Expands Scope of Potential Liability in Price-Fixing Class Actions
Sept. 24, 2019 - The Supreme Court of Canada has released its long-awaited decision in two companion appeals that have significant implications for class actions alleging conduct that contravenes the criminal provisions found in Part VI of the Competition Act (Act). In its decision in Pioneer...
Not All Customers Are the Same: Top Court Rules Business Customers Cannot Join Consumer Class Action
Apr. 09, 2019 - In its recent ruling in TELUS Communications Inc. v Wellman, 2019 SCC 19 (Wellman), the Supreme Court of Canada held that business customers of TELUS that entered into mandatory arbitration agreements cannot seek relief in court by participating in a class action together with...
Speaker and Demonstrator, The Advocates’ Society, “Evidence for Litigators”; Toronto, ON
Nov. 29, 2018
Speaker, The Advocates’ Society, “Top Commercial Cases of 2017”; Toronto, ON
Mar. 07, 2018
The Meaning of “Existence”: Wrestling with “Some Basis in Fact” and Common Issues After Pro-Sys
Apr. 20, 2017 - For 15 years, the standard of proof applied on certification motions in class actions has been the “some basis in fact” standard. However, the concept of “some basis in fact” is ill-defined, easier to describe in the negative and nearly impossible to delineate with certainty. While fraught with...
Dec. 21, 2016 - Davies partners Jennifer Grossklaus and Derek Ricci were recently recognized as Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Both earned this award for their legal talent, business acumen, major accomplishments, community participation and interpersonal skills, and for being highly respected by...
Speaker, Toronto Lawyers’ Association, “Corporate Transactions: Drafting to Minimize Litigation Risks”; Toronto, ON
Mar. 31, 2016
Speaker, The Advocates’ Society, “Top Cases in Commercial Litigation”; Toronto, ON
Mar. 01, 2016
Speaker, Ontario Bar Association, “The Protections Against Self-Incrimination in Civil and Regulatory Proceedings”; Toronto, ON
Nov. 24, 2014 - Download the presentation.
Speaker, Ontario Bar Association, “Your First Collection II Deadbeat. Dilemmas: How to Get Paid”; Toronto, ON
Nov. 19, 2008
The Case for Mills Injunctions
July 15, 2006 - Advocates Quarterly, Vol. 31, No. 3
The Oppression Remedy and the Duty to Maximize Shareholder Value
Apr. 28, 2006 - Various Publications
Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Litigation, General Commercial: Ontario
Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40
Benchmark Canada Awards—Emerging Talent of the Year Award (2018)
Benchmark Canada Impact Case of the Year Award (2019)—Recipient
Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys—Commercial (Litigation Star); Securities (Litigation Star)
The Legal 500 Canada—Dispute Resolution: Ontario (Next Generation Partner)
Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Lexpert Special Edition: Mining
Telfer School of Management—Young Achievers Award (2019)
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory—Class Actions; Litigation: Corporate Commercial; Litigation: Securities
Who’s Who Legal: Litigation—Future Leaders
Chambers Canada Award—Litigation Firm of the Year (2018)
Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Litigation, General Commercial Department: Ontario (Band 1 for firm)
Ontario, 2006
University of Western Ontario, LLB (with Distinction, Dean’s List), 2005
University of Ottawa, BComm (English & French) (Cum Laude), 2002
ICC FraudNet
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Toronto Lawyers Association
Minor hockey, volunteer goalie coach
Ontario Securities Commission, Litigation Assistance Program, volunteer counsel
The Advocates’ Society, Commercial Litigation Practice Group, former Co-Chair
University of Ottawa, Executive Mentorship Program
Derek positions his clients for success with his extensive experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial disputes, including class actions and mining, securities, fraud and asset recovery, competition and product liability cases.
Derek has been lead counsel on several trials, appeals and motions before a variety of courts and tribunals across Canada, including trial and appellate courts in various provinces, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Competition Tribunal. These have included numerous precedent-setting motions, trials and appeals for high-profile corporations. Derek also has extensive experience in commercial arbitration, both domestically and internationally.
Derek is the sole representative for Toronto of ICC FraudNet, an invitation-only global network of fraud and asset recovery legal specialists administered by the International Chamber of Commerce. He is also a frequent author and speaker for continuing education programs on commercial litigation and advocacy.
Shaw Communications Inc.
Acting for Shaw Communications Inc. in its joint C$2.85-billion sale with Rogers Communications Inc. of Freedom Mobile Inc. to Quebecor Inc.
Centerra Gold Inc.
Acting for the special committee of independent directors of Centerra Gold Inc. in connection with its evaluation of strategic alternatives following the imposition by the Kyrgyz Republic of external management over the Kumtor Mine in May 2021.
Denso Corporation
Acting for Denso Corporation and related entities in product liability class actions commenced in various jurisdictions across Canada relating to Denso's fuel pump. There are parallel actions commenced in the United States.
Willoughby Asset Management Inc.
Acting for Willoughby Asset Management Inc., a large unitholder, in connection with Bridging Finance Inc.'s court-appointed receivership proceedings amidst allegations of fraud and misconduct.
Vale Canada Limited
Acting for Vale Canada Limited in a proceeding before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) involving claims for damages by Vale of more than $650 million in connection with alleged breaches by Solway Group, an Eastern European mining company, of various royalty agreements relating to a nickel mining project in Guatemala.
TransAlta Corporation
Acted for TransAlta Corporation in defending an oppression action brought by Mangrove Partners, a minority shareholder. Mangrove sought to set aside a $750-million strategic transaction entered into between TransAlta and Brookfield Renewable Partners.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Acting on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Canadian proceedings involving the country's efforts to recover assets, including a private jet, from the key figure in the "Malabu Oil Scandal," one of Africa's biggest corruption cases.
Confidential Client
Acting for a large international bank in connection with an alleged global price-fixing conspiracy related to supra-sovereign, sovereign and agency bonds (SSA bonds).
TransAlta Corporation
Acted for TransAlta Corporation in defending successfully "public interest" proceedings initiated against TransAlta by Mangrove Partners before the Ontario Securities Commission and Alberta Securities Commission in respect of the election of Directors of TransAlta at its Annual Meeting on April 26, 2019, and concerning a $750 million financing transaction entered into between TransAlta and Brookfield Renewable Partners.
Confidential Client
Acted for a blockchain company in connection with confidential enforcement matters before Canadian securities authorities.
Giant Tiger Stores Limited
Acting for Giant Tiger Stores Limited in its defence of multiple class proceedings commenced across Canada (including Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, Québec and the Federal Court) relating to alleged price-fixing of commercial bread products in Canada at the wholesale and retail levels.
American International Group Inc.
Acted for a subsidiary of American International Group Inc. in successfully defending a court application brought by The Walt Disney Company regarding the arbitration of a substantial insurance coverage dispute.
Vale Canada Limited
Acted for Vale Canada Limited and its affiliates in defending contractual claims before the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in an amount of almost $500 million that were asserted by the Plaintiff under an Option Agreement pertaining to the Voisey's Bay Nickel Project. This case was settled in September, 2018, at the end of the first week of a four month trial that would have involved dozens of lay and expert witnesses. This was the first "hybrid trial" and first electronic trial ever conducted in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Khan Resources Inc.
Acted for Khan Resources Inc. in proceedings before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal in connection with a C$200-million claim related to the expropriation of Khan's uranium mining interests in Mongolia.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Acting for Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. in defending class action proceedings in the Superior Court of Ontario concerning alleged defects in Biomet's metal-on-metal hip replacement and resurfacing devices.
Nevsun Resources Ltd.
Acted for Nevsun Resources Limited in defending cross-border securities class actions in Canada and the United States. This litigation was resolved successfully following mediations in New York and Los Angeles.
Sears Canada Inc.
Acted for Sears Canada Inc. in defending claims for approximately $100 million asserted against it by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company arising from the termination of arrangements between the parties. This case was settled on the eve of trial in the Supreme Court of Ontario.
Syndicate of underwriters
Acted for a syndicate of underwriters in defending a securities class action in the Superior Court of Ontario arising from the IPO of Zungui Haixi Corporation, a China-based issuer.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Acted successfully for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation and the operators of Fallsview Casino in obtaining summary judgment dismissing a $14 million claim alleging irregularities with the roulette gaming at Fallsview Casino.
Barrick Gold Corporation
Acted for Barrick Gold Corporation in defending successfully claims asserted against Barrick by Newmont Mining Corporation (now known as Newmont Goldcorp Corporation) and St. Andrew Goldfields Ltd. in respect of royalty and other agreements entered into in conjunction with the sale of a sizeable operating mine in Northern Ontario. The claims asserted against Barrick were dismissed following a highly expedited trial in the Superior Court of Ontario that was conducted in the absence of pleadings and discoveries.
MI Developments, Inc.
Acted for MI Developments, Inc. (MID) in its successful defence of applications made by minority shareholders of MID to the Ontario Securities Commission by seeking orders denying MID the use of various securities law exemptions and seeking to require MID to obtain minority shareholder approval before proceeding with proposed related party transactions with Magna Entertainment Corp.
Eugene Melnyk
Acted for Eugene Melnyk, the founder of Biovail and the owner of the Ottawa Senators, in defending enforcement proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission arising from an "earnings warning" issued by Biovail in 2003. This case resulted in a lengthy trial before the OSC, following which many of the allegations made against Mr. Melnyk were dismissed.
Pioneer Metals Corporation
Acted in the successful representation of Pioneer Metals Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation) in connection with a dispute over a multi-billion dollar mining project at Galore Creek, one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold-silver projects in North America.
MI Developments Inc.
Acted for a subsidiary of Magna International Inc. in defending successfully a precedent-setting oppression application brought against it before the Ontario Superior Court by Greenlight Capital Corporation and its founder, David Einhorn. Magna prevailed at trial, as well as on appeal in the Divisional Court of Ontario and Ontario Court of Appeal.
Xstrata plc
Acted for Xstrata plc in its unsolicited takeover bid for Falconbridge Ltd. valuing Falconbridge at $24.1 billion. At the time of announcement, this transaction was the largest unsolicited takeover bid ever made in the global mining sector and its successful completion made Xstrata the world's fifth-largest mining company.
If It Ain’t Broke… Davies Comments on Draft Capital Markets Act
Feb. 25, 2022 - Davies has submitted a comprehensive comment letter on a new Capital Markets Act (CMA) proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Finance, on the recommendation of the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce, to replace the Ontario Securities Act. Although some modifications to Ontario...
OECD Report: The Role of Corporations in Fighting White Collar Crime Enablers
Apr. 12, 2021 - The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report in February 2021 titled “Ending the Shell Game: Cracking Down on the Professionals Who Enable Tax and White Collar Crimes” (Report), which highlights the role that “professional enablers” play in the commission of...
The Advocates’ Society, “Top Cases in Commercial Litigation”; Webcast
Feb. 25, 2021
Dec. 15, 2020 - The economic dislocation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an uptick in “busted deal” litigation in M&A transactions in the United States and Canada. 1 The crux of the litigation is whether the buyer may abandon the transaction without penalty on the basis of allegations that the pandemic...
Davies Highlights Concerns with Proposals to Modernize Ontario’s Capital Markets
Sept. 09, 2020 - Davies has submitted a comprehensive comment letter to the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (Taskforce) in response to the consultation report published by the Taskforce on July 9, 2020 (Report). The Taskforce was formed by the Ontario government in February 2020 with a mandate to review...
Top Court Expands Scope of Potential Liability in Price-Fixing Class Actions
Sept. 24, 2019 - The Supreme Court of Canada has released its long-awaited decision in two companion appeals that have significant implications for class actions alleging conduct that contravenes the criminal provisions found in Part VI of the Competition Act (Act). In its decision in Pioneer...
Not All Customers Are the Same: Top Court Rules Business Customers Cannot Join Consumer Class Action
Apr. 09, 2019 - In its recent ruling in TELUS Communications Inc. v Wellman, 2019 SCC 19 (Wellman), the Supreme Court of Canada held that business customers of TELUS that entered into mandatory arbitration agreements cannot seek relief in court by participating in a class action together with...
Speaker and Demonstrator, The Advocates’ Society, “Evidence for Litigators”; Toronto, ON
Nov. 29, 2018
Speaker, The Advocates’ Society, “Top Commercial Cases of 2017”; Toronto, ON
Mar. 07, 2018
The Meaning of “Existence”: Wrestling with “Some Basis in Fact” and Common Issues After Pro-Sys
Apr. 20, 2017 - For 15 years, the standard of proof applied on certification motions in class actions has been the “some basis in fact” standard. However, the concept of “some basis in fact” is ill-defined, easier to describe in the negative and nearly impossible to delineate with certainty. While fraught with...
Dec. 21, 2016 - Davies partners Jennifer Grossklaus and Derek Ricci were recently recognized as Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. Both earned this award for their legal talent, business acumen, major accomplishments, community participation and interpersonal skills, and for being highly respected by...
Speaker, Toronto Lawyers’ Association, “Corporate Transactions: Drafting to Minimize Litigation Risks”; Toronto, ON
Mar. 31, 2016
Speaker, The Advocates’ Society, “Top Cases in Commercial Litigation”; Toronto, ON
Mar. 01, 2016
Speaker, Ontario Bar Association, “The Protections Against Self-Incrimination in Civil and Regulatory Proceedings”; Toronto, ON
Nov. 24, 2014 - Download the presentation.
Speaker, Ontario Bar Association, “Your First Collection II Deadbeat. Dilemmas: How to Get Paid”; Toronto, ON
Nov. 19, 2008
The Case for Mills Injunctions
July 15, 2006 - Advocates Quarterly, Vol. 31, No. 3
The Oppression Remedy and the Duty to Maximize Shareholder Value
Apr. 28, 2006 - Various Publications
Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Litigation, General Commercial: Ontario
Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40
Benchmark Canada Awards—Emerging Talent of the Year Award (2018)
Benchmark Canada Impact Case of the Year Award (2019)—Recipient
Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys—Commercial (Litigation Star); Securities (Litigation Star)
The Legal 500 Canada—Dispute Resolution: Ontario (Next Generation Partner)
Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Lexpert Special Edition: Mining
Telfer School of Management—Young Achievers Award (2019)
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory—Class Actions; Litigation: Corporate Commercial; Litigation: Securities
Who’s Who Legal: Litigation—Future Leaders
Chambers Canada Award—Litigation Firm of the Year (2018)
Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Litigation, General Commercial Department: Ontario (Band 1 for firm)
Ontario, 2006
University of Western Ontario, LLB (with Distinction, Dean’s List), 2005
University of Ottawa, BComm (English & French) (Cum Laude), 2002
ICC FraudNet
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Toronto Lawyers Association
Minor hockey, volunteer goalie coach
Ontario Securities Commission, Litigation Assistance Program, volunteer counsel
The Advocates’ Society, Commercial Litigation Practice Group, former Co-Chair
University of Ottawa, Executive Mentorship Program
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