Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation

François-David Paré practises in all areas of corporate, commercial and civil litigation. He also acts in securities matters and shareholder disputes and was seconded to the legal department of a major Canadian investment dealer on two occasions. Mr. Paré has significant experience in successfully handling class action litigation, including consumer legislation related claims, pharmaceutical, product liability and civil liability. He is co-chair of our national class acti...

Bren Cargill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Bren practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Bren Cargill since 2027. 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 Bren Cargill is held by other lawyers.

David takes a holistic approach to his cases in order to find efficient and practical real-world solutions for his clients. He represents clients in a diverse group of practice areas, with a focus on contractual claims and civil liability. He has particular expertise managing complex and multi-party disputes, and has pleaded before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court. David has acted on the governing board of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, working, among ...

Jonathan Hodes practices insurance and environmental litigation. He provides practical and cost-effective advice to Canadian, American, and international clients on product liability, general liability, coverage and environmental matters. In addition, he has completed Pepperdine University’s prestigious "Mediating the Litigated Case" program, and offers his services as a mediator in civil claims. He holds Canadian and U.S. law degrees and a large part of his practice involves assisting ...

Stefan Chripounoff is a commercial litigation partner at the Montréal office of Langlois. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and on restructuring & insolvency. The current chair of the firm’s arbitration and ADR group, he acts in a significant number of large-scale files before all levels of the courts and arbitration tribunals. He also practices energy law and, over the past twenty years, he advised his clients on their natural gas purchase and sale contracts and ...

Ellen Bessner is an experienced, tough-minded commercial litigator, known for her determination and common sense advice. After 25 years of practice on Bay Street at prominent Canadian law firms, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Gowling WLG, Ellen joined Babin Bessner Spry LLP in 2014, where she is a leader in commercial and securities litigation, employment litigation, insurance defence, directors’ and officers’ liability, professional negligence, class actions, and regulator...

Robert Hodgins is a Partner in our Vancouver Office and he is the Chair of the ICBC Practice Group. He is also a member of the Construction, Insurance and Commercial Litigation Groups. He has practiced litigation at the firm for over twenty five years. Robert’s practice is centered on motor vehicle claims, personal injury, construction, professional liability, insurance defence, and commercial litigation. He has represented a range of insurers including the Insurance Corporation of Brit...

A full understanding of the complex issues in the construction, energy, and resource industries is critical to having a positive outcome in lawsuits, arbitrations, and negotiations. Corbin Devlin’s expertise brings everything needed to the table – technical knowledge, legal strategy, and practical business sense. Corbin balances all the intricacies – the people, the financial, and the technical – of the construction industry. He represents construction owners, general ...

Brian Whitwham is an experienced litigator who excels in handling complex commercial disputes and has represented clients across all levels of Ontario’s courts. His broad experience spans from contractual claims and shareholder disputes to multi-jurisdictional class proceedings and professional discipline cases. Brian boasts experience managing a broad litigation practice with a focus on civil, corporate commercial, criminal, and regulatory matters.Brian holds several professional membe...

Gulu Punia is a leading commercial and employment litigator in Alberta, representing clients at all levels of Court in Alberta, including as lead counsel at trial before the Court of Queen's Bench. From shareholder disputes and oppression remedies, to fraud claims and claims for breach of contract, Gulu acts for clients in obtaining extraordinary remedies such as attachment orders and Anton Piller orders in cases involving fraud.

Andrew C. Lewis is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Andrew is widely respected for his thoughtful and incisive work, expressed through clear, sharp writing and a meticulous attention to detail. He practices as a litigator in a wide variety of employment, civil, commercial and administrative matters. In employment law, Andrew is frequently consulted in contract ne...

Jean-Claude Killey is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Jean-Claude has a broad background as a civil litigation generalist. His clients value his ability to grasp the unique pressures of their businesses and strategize accordingly. He brings a welcome adaptability and unflappability to high-stress situations, making him a sought-after team member on lar...

Scott is a Partner in Parlee McLaws’ Calgary office. His successful litigation practice focuses on oil and gas, media, and insolvency law. Through his numerous industry contacts with leading financial institutions and major oil and gas companies, Scott has developed significant experience in insolvency matters, media and defamation, and oil and gas litigation, appearing on numerous occasions in all levels of Courts in Alberta. Scott has represented industry clients in disputes involving...

With over thirty years of experience, Rose brings sound judgment and a well-rounded perspective to her diverse practice. The guiding principle for Rose is finding the right legal solution for her clients and in doing so nothing is more important than being respectful, compassionate and responsive. She is the chair of our personal injury group and an integral member of our workplace law group. In her workplace law practice, Rose has extensive experience advising both employers and employees on...

James Coady is a Shareholder in Boughton Law’s Litigation Group. He is Director of Boughton Law and a former Director of Meritas, an association of 191 law firms worldwide. He has over 30 years’ litigation experience. His broad practice includes aboriginal, commercial and construction litigation. James is frequently involved in high profile and complex cases and has appeared before all levels of the Canadian court system. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2015 and is liste...

Heather Laing, K.C. is the chair of McDougall Gauley's Insurance Law Team. Heather focuses on defending complex and large loss claims involving property damage, construction, and professional liability. Heather practices exclusively in insurance law and litigation, including claims involving property and fire losses, construction liability, professional liability, healthcare claims, personal injury, automobile accidents and benefits, and insurance coverage disputes. Heather was a Bencher of t...