Daniel S. "Dan" Murdoch
About Daniel S. Murdoch
Daniel S. Murdoch is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2022. Daniel S. Murdoch is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- Securities Law
Current Firm: Stikeman Elliott LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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