Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Director and Officer Liability Practice

Andrew J. F. Lenz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice and Legal Malpractice Law. Andrew J. F. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew J. F. Lenz since 2012. 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...

Cynthia Spry joined the partnership at Babin Bessner Spry LLP in 2010. Prior to joining Babin Bessner Spry LLP, Cynthia practiced in the litigation departments of two top-tier firms: Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Cynthia practices commercial litigation, including in the areas of class actions, shareholder disputes, competition law, and contractual and securities litigation. She is often recommended as conflicts counsel by Seven Sister firms, and...

Robert Brush is recognized as one of Canada’s leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyers. In addition to being recognized as Securities Litigation Lawyer of the Year for 2020 by Benchmark Litigation , Robert has been recognized by Lexpert as one of the Top 500 Lawyers in Canada and has been featured in the Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. He has also been recognized as a leading corporate commercial litigator by Best Lawyers in Ca...

Linda Fuerst is one of Canada’s leading securities and commercial litigators. Her litigation practice covers a broad range of commercial and professional liability matters, with a particular focus on securities litigation, class proceedings and regulatory issues. She has litigated civil, criminal and regulatory matters and has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, and r...

Sandeep Joshi defends directors, officers, and executives facing liability claims arising from high-profile business decisions and allegations of wrongdoing. His practice draws on experience as external counsel and as senior in-house counsel managing enterprise-wide legal risk. He has represented independent directors defending a $1.4 billion claim related to the collapse of an investment fund company, and an officer and shareholder defending a $900 million claim related to the failure of a c...

Nadia is engaged in the most complex and demanding files across multiple disciplines including commercial disputes, shareholder oppression applications, director and officer liability, estates and trusts litigation, class actions, and professional liability. Nadia is adept at providing cogent and strategic advice that seamlessly aligns with her clients’ business goals. Fluent in English and French, Nadia also represents clients from Quebec. A highly persuasive litigator, Nadia has deep ...

Scott Kugler is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, head of the firm's Class Action Defence Group, and co-head of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Scott's practice is focused on complex commercial disputes, including class actions (primarily in the areas of securities, competition law/antitrust, and municipal liability), shareholder disputes including claims against directors/officers and multi-faceted corporate litigation often involving the oppression remedy. He also ...

Patrick Flaherty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice. Patrick practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Flaherty since 2017. 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 Patrick Flaherty is held ...