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- Osgoode Hall Law School (2012) JD
- University of Western Ontario (2007) BSc (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
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Aaron I. Grossman
is Construction Counsel at Lenczner Slaght.
Aaron’s practice focuses on litigating disputes within the construction and real estate sectors. Due to his many years of educational and practical experience in structural engineering, Aaron excels in highly technical cases which require expert evidence. He can speak the same language as engineering and construction professionals allowing for efficient and successful representation of his clients from the outset of a matter through to trial.
Aaron is experienced in resolving complicated engineering and construction disputes by negotiation and mediation. His clients look to him for strategic and practical advice to resolve their technical legal disputes in the courtroom and the boardroom.
Prior to attending law school, Aaron studied and practiced structural engineering, concentrating on building design and construction. Before joining Lenczner Slaght, Aaron was a partner at a mid-sized law firm in downtown Toronto.
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Counsel to various stakeholders in competing applications for the appointment of a receiver and manager pursuant to subsection 243(1) the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, section 101 of the Courts of Justice Act, and an application for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
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TSCC 2282 v Bay-Yorkville Developments
Counsel to the defendant developer in proceedings alleging construction deficiencies in the construction of the Four Seasons Residences in Toronto.
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Counsel to Live Nation in defence of charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act relating to the 2012 stage collapse at Downsview Park. This included a multi-week trial with an eventual stay of charges under s. 11(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and appearing at the related Coroner’s Inquest. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Counsel to an electrical utility in defence of a class action and property damage claim following an explosion of a transformer at a large apartment building. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Counsel to an international engineering consulting firm defending a $20+ million claim of professional negligence relating to the design and construction of a courthouse. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Green Building - Professional Negligence Defence
Counsel to an engineering firm for claims related to the installation of green heating and cooling systems. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Counsel for solar energy developer resulting in the registration of construction liens over approximately 20 properties and related contractual dispute with co-developer of the solar energy projects. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Counsel to Canadian and Chinese equipment manufacturer for South American mining project in a claim for breach of contract relating to early cancellation of the contract and the mining project by an international mining firm. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Appellate counsel for an oppression claim concerning a shareholder dispute over a development property. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Counsel for a personal holding company targeted in a multi-million dollar fraud. Retainer included obtaining a Mareva injunction against fraudster, their family and related holding companies, in addition to locating and recovering assets purchased with the proceeds of the fraud. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Law Society of Ontario
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Ontario Bar Association
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The Advocates’ Society
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Expertise
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that 33 of our expert litigators are recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. Our lawyers received a total of 128 rankings, up from 100 in 2020.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Expert Construction Counsel
Canada’s leading litigation firm is pleased to announce that Aaron Grossman has joined our Construction and Infrastructure Group as Counsel.
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2021)
Alternative Dispute Resolution