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Todd J. Burke

Gowling WLG
  • Recognized Since:
    2013
  • Recognized in:
    Corporate and Commercial Litigation
    Insurance Law...
  • Website:
    https://www.gowlingwlg.com
  • Location:
    160 Elgin Street, Suite 2600
    Ottawa, ON K1P 1C3

Todd Burke is a senior litigation partner in the firm's Ottawa office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability and risk management.

With over 20 years of experience, Todd has handled complex disputes for individuals, private and public companies, as well as government and other public agencies. His representation includes early case assessment, regular reporting, project management, e-discovery best practices, effective budgeting and vigorous representation.

Top-ranked in The Best Lawyers in Canada, Benchmark Litigation and Lexpert, Todd has been lead counsel in litigation and arbitration matters in the banking, construction, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, technology and transportation sectors. His experience includes complex contractual disputes, economic torts, shareholders’ remedies, distribution agreements, breach of confidence and trade secrets, trade libel, options to purchase, product liability and injunctions. 

In the professional liability area, Todd leads a team dedicated to the representation of regulated health professionals in a variety of disciplines. This involves representation in both civil and disciplinary proceedings. In addition to representing health professionals, Todd represents engineers, financial advisers and technology professionals.

Todd’s experience also includes providing crisis management advice and support to clients.

Todd is a member of Gowlings’ Board of Trustees, and is also the leader of the Ottawa office's Commercial Litigation Department and the firm’s Crisis Management Group. Previously, Todd served as the leader of Gowlings’ firm-wide Commercial Litigation Group, as well as the firm’s U.S. Initiative. 

An active member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Todd currently serves as a Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee of the International Section of the ABA, and as Vice-Chair of the E-Discovery Sub-Committee. He is also a member of the ABA's Business Law Section.

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Lawyer Bio

Todd Burke is a senior litigation partner in the firm's Ottawa office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability and risk management.

With over 20 years of experience, Todd has handled complex disputes for individuals, private and public companies, as well as government and other public agencies. His representation includes early case assessment, regular reporting, project management, e-discovery best practices, effective budgeting and vigorous representation.

Top-ranked in The Best Lawyers in Canada, Benchmark Litigation and Lexpert, Todd has been lead counsel in litigation and arbitration matters in the banking, construction, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, technology and transportation sectors. His experience includes complex contractual disputes, economic torts, shareholders’ remedies, distribution agreements, breach of confidence and trade secrets, trade libel, options to purchase, product liability and injunctions. 

In the professional liability area, Todd leads a team dedicated to the representation of regulated health professionals in a variety of disciplines. This involves representation in both civil and disciplinary proceedings. In addition to representing health professionals, Todd represents engineers, financial advisers and technology professionals.

Todd’s experience also includes providing crisis management advice and support to clients.

Todd is a member of Gowlings’ Board of Trustees, and is also the leader of the Ottawa office's Commercial Litigation Department and the firm’s Crisis Management Group. Previously, Todd served as the leader of Gowlings’ firm-wide Commercial Litigation Group, as well as the firm’s U.S. Initiative. 

An active member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Todd currently serves as a Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee of the International Section of the ABA, and as Vice-Chair of the E-Discovery Sub-Committee. He is also a member of the ABA's Business Law Section.

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Bar Admissions:

  • Ontario

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • County of Carleton Law Association - Member
  • International Bar Association - Member
  • The Advocates' Society - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in:

  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
 

Awards:

  • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
  • Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
 

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Gowling WLG
https://www.gowlingwlg.com
 
Headquarters
1 First Canadian Place
100 King Street West, Suite 1600
Toronto, ON M5X 1G5
416-862-7525
7 Office Locations
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Alberta

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Calgary, AB

421 Seventh Avenue, SW, Suite 1600

Calgary, AB T2P 4K9

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403-298-1000

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British Columbia

Vancouver, BC

550 Burrard Street, Suite 2300

Bentall 5

Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5

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604-683-6498

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Hamilton, ON

One Main Street West

Hamilton, ON L8P 4Z5

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905-540-8208

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Ottawa, ON

160 Elgin Street, Suite 2600

Ottawa, ON K1P 1C3

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613-233-1781

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Waterloo Region, ON

50 Queen Street North, Suite 1020

Waterloo Region, ON N2H 6P4

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519-576-6910

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Quebec

Montréal, QC

3700-1 Place Ville Marie

Montréal, QC H3B 3P4

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514-878-9641

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