Best Lawyers in Canada for Class Action Litigation
Danny Urquhart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Danny practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Danny Urquhart since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Danny Urquhart is held by other lawyers.
Golnaz Nayerahmadi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law. Golnaz practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Golnaz Nayerahmadi since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Golnaz Nayerahmadi is held by other lawy...
Sean Watson was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. He attended Campbell Collegiate before studying Biochemistry and Kinesiology at the University of Regina for three years. During his studies, Sean received the University of Regina Academic Silver Scholarship and earned Dean’s List recognition in Kinesiology. He later attended the University of Saskatchewan College of Law after being accepted in 2013 and was awarded the James M. Stevenson Scholarship. While in law school, Sean co-...
Called to the Ontario bar in June 2017, Chelsea Smith practises as a bilingual (English and French) associate in the class actions group at McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP in London, Ontario. Her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs across Canada in complex class action, mass tort, and multi-party litigation involving products liability, consumer protection, and social justice issues. Chelsea completed her Juris Doctor at Western University in 2015 and her LL.B. in Quebec Civil Law at Univer...
Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly's practice covers all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, with a particular interest in appeals and commercial arbitration. Prior to joining us, he clerked for the Honourable Clément Gascon of the Supreme Court of Canada. He has acted on behalf of many clients in various areas of law, including construction law and class actions. In that regard, he has acted for the City of Gatineau in connection with two class actions arising from studen...
James Boyd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. James practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized James Boyd since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James Boyd is held by other lawyers.
Carolyn Flanagan is a client-centred litigator, trusted for her strategic approach to problem-solving. Carolyn litigates across a range of practice areas and industries with pragmatism and an acute awareness of her clients’ needs. Carolyn maintains a varied civil and commercial litigation practice. She has particular expertise in class action defence — especially with respect to complex, multijurisdictional claims — including in the areas of product liability, competition an...
Garett Hunter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Class Action Litigation. Garett practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Garett Hunter since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Garett Hunter is held by other lawyers.
Rob Alfieri in a lawyer at Dickinson Wright's Toronto office, in its Commercial Litigation Group. Rob focuses his practice on commercial & business litigation and class action law. He maintains a general trial and appellate litigation practice, concentrating on contract disputes, shareholder disputes, professional liability, fraud cases, foreign judgment enforcements, injunctions, and private commercial arbitration disputes. Rob brings together passion with experience, intellect, and a th...
Michel Bélanger-Roy is a litigation lawyer based in our Montreal office. His practice covers all aspects of civil and commercial litigation, including contracts, administrative and constitutional law, insurance law, construction law and class actions. He has represented major corporations before the Quebec courts and has a significant interest in the law of evidence and procedure. During his university studies, Mr. Bélanger-Roy, and his team from McGill University, won the natio...
Geetha Philipupillai practices in the areas of employment law, civil litigation and class actions. She believes the law is a tool to advance social justice and the interests of workers, and brings that commitment to her legal practice. Geetha advises employees regarding wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals, and workplace discrimination and accommodation. She also assists employees by negotiating employment contracts and severance packages, and defends workers’ rights in courtroo...
Vlad is a partner in the commercial litigation group in Fasken’s Vancouver office. His practice focuses on class action, where he secured one of the only contested decertification rulings in Canada, and business litigation. His class action work includes securities law, competition law, pharmaceuticals, and product liability. His business litigation work involves complex contract disputes, takeover bids, shareholder disputes, and insolvency litigation. In addition, Vlad has experience a...
Cassandra Sutter has extensive experience in civil litigation across a broad range of practice areas and industries. Her practice areas include commercial disputes (domestic and international), contractual disputes, fraudulent conveyance & enforcement claims, property litigation, professional negligence, landlord-tenancy disputes, class actions, defamation and employment. Cassandra focuses on practical solutions to her clients’ needs and has significant courtroom experience. Educati...
Mouna's practice focuses on commercial litigation, class actions, and extraordinary remedies such as injunctions and Mareva or Anton Piller orders. She is involved in several fraud-related matters, notably in the context of public contracts, and has developed substantial experience in shareholder litigation. Mouna has strong advocacy experience, including appearances before the Québec Court of Appeal, and has taken part in lengthy trials. Mouna joined IMK in 2017 after practicing for o...
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