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- University of Western Ontario (2018) JD (Distinction)
- Carleton University (2014) BA
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Andrew Locatelli (he/him)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Andrew maintains a broad civil litigation practice, with experience in complex commercial disputes, class actions, public and administrative proceedings, professional liability matters, and securities litigation.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Andrew practiced at a large international firm where he successfully represented clients in civil, regulatory, and arbitral proceedings. Andrew has also acted as counsel in internal investigations relating to fraud and regulatory non-compliance.
Andrew completed his law degree at Western University, where he graduated with distinction and was awarded the Robert M. Solomon Scholarship in Tort Law and the Law Society of Ontario Prize for academic excellence. While in law school, he co-represented Canada at the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, placing in the top four of 650 teams worldwide.
Andrew participates in various Pro Bono programs, providing legal advice and acting as duty counsel for unrepresented litigants.
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Galway Gold Inc v Republic of Colombia
Counsel to Galway Gold Inc in an investor-state arbitration against the Republic of Columbia before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
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Aecon Mining Construction Services v K+S Potash Canada GP
Counsel to Aecon in complex litigation involving multiple parties and claims, in respect of the Legacy potash mine and production facility in Saskatchewan.
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University of Toronto (Governing Council) v Doe et al
Counsel to the University of Toronto in successfully bringing an interlocutory injunction to bring a peaceful end to the encampment that occupied the green space known as Front Campus for over 50 days. The University successfully argued that it was the private property owner of Front Campus and entitled to enforce its property rights over the protestors residing in the encampment. The University also successfully argued that its actions in respect of the encampment were not subject to the application of the Charter.
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WSIB Investments (Infrastructure) Pooled Fund Trust et al v Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd. et al
Trial counsel to several public sector pension funds in a breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claim with a manager of public infrastructure projects.
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Flying E. Ranche Ltd. v Attorney General of Canada
Trial counsel to plaintiff cattle producers in a national class action seeking damages arising from the mad cow disease crisis in Canada. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Epix Resource Finance Corporation (Re)
Counsel to a successful respondent corporation in a private proceeding before the Ontario Securities Commission. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Kuber Mortgage Investment Corporation (Re)
Counsel to the respondent in Ontario Securities Commission proceedings relating to allegations of unregistered trading. The proceedings were resolved by way of settlement. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel to a joint venture in a breach of contract dispute. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel to a cannabis company in a breach of contract dispute. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Andrew Locatelli
Canada’s leading litigation firm adds another exceptional lawyer to its talent pool.