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- Osgoode Hall Law School (2018) JD
- Carleton University (2015) BA (Honours - Criminology and Criminal Justice) (High Distinction; Senate Medal)
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Adam H. Kanji
is a lawyer at Lenczner Slaght.
Adam maintains a broad litigation practice encompassing a range of practice areas, including appeals, complex commercial litigation, class actions, public law, employment law and professional negligence. As a lawyer, Adam has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Adam was a summer and articling student at the Constitutional Law Branch of the Ministry of the Attorney General. During his time as a student, he worked on multiple matters before the Supreme Court of Canada. Adam uses his background as a public servant to act both for and against various governments across Canada. Similarly, Adam has gained a wide range of experience advising and acting for both individuals and major corporations in complex matters requiring the use of both legal and business acumen. Adam’s practice also involves defending the interests of physicians involved in regulatory and malpractice matters.
Adam received his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he was a Research Assistant to multiple professors, competed in the Wilson Moot, and volunteered as a caseworker at the Community & Legal Aid Services Program. Adam continues to remain involved in mooting by acting as a judge in moots for undergraduate and law students.
Adam is also a former referee with Ontario Soccer. As a referee, he has overseen games at the semi-professional, university and college levels, as well as at multiple provincial and national championships.
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2041219 Ontario Ltd v Agricorp
Counsel to the Applicant cattle producer in a judicial review application in respect of claims under a provincial program for livestock administered by the Respondent.
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Toronto Islands Residential Community Trust Corporation v McLaughlin et al
Counsel to the Toronto Islands Residential Community Trust Corporation in a dispute over the transfer of two properties on the Toronto Islands in contravention of the terms and purpose of the Toronto Islands Residential Community Stewardship Act, 1993.
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Fiera Private Debt Inc et al v Private Debt Partners et al
Counsel to the defendants (plaintiffs by counterclaim) in an action alleging conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duties by former employees of a company. The counterclaim alleges that the plaintiffs have engaged in constructive dismissal and promulgated defamatory comments.
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The Manitoba Metis Federation v The Government of Manitoba et al
Counsel to the Manitoba Metis Federation in a dispute with the Government of Manitoba over the cancellation of hydro contracts.
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Counsel to the respondents in an appeal from a decision of the Small Claims Court arising from the sale of a used motor vehicle.
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Boyle & Co v Stableview Asset Management Inc et al
Counsel to the defendants in an action claiming for unpaid legal fees.
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Rooplal v Toronto Transit Commission
Counsel to the Toronto Transit Commission in an appeal about the applicability of limitation periods to claims for unidentified motor vehicle coverage.
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Storagevault Inc v Nationwide Self Stortage et al
Counsel to the defendants in a commercial dispute alleging breach of contract and misrepresentation.
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Paul J. Murphy v Guyana Goldfields Inc
Counsel to the former Chief Financial Officer of the corporate defendant in a case alleging the breach of an employment contract and seeking damages for libel.
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Counsel to plaintiff University in a successful trial of an action arising from fraud by senior university executives in connection with construction and maintenance work.
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The Advocates' Society
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Ontario Bar Association
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Canadian Bar Association
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CaseLines: A Practical Overview
On July 29, 2020, Chief Justice Morawetz announced that the Ministry of the Attorney General (“MAG”) will be piloting a new document sharing and e-hearing platform for select civil matters located in Toronto as of August 10, 2020, with the desire of having all Toronto matters on the system by the end of August. By the end of 2020, Ontario hopes to have all Superior Court proceedings using this platform.
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On October 17, 2019, a five-judge panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal released its unanimous decision in Bancroft-Snell v Visa Canada Corporation. The Court’s decision has significant implications for the procedural rights of class members involved in settlement discussions and approval under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Eight New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool with the addition of eight exceptional associates.
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Adam H. Kanji spoke at the University of Toronto's Sociology of Legal Careers course.
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The Walker Health Law Moot 2021
Sean Lewis, Vinayak Mishra, and Adam H. Kanji served as judges at the 2021 Walker Health Law Moot.