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- University of Toronto (2015) JD
- University of Toronto – Trinity College (2012) HBA (Political Science, Canadian Studies and History with High Distinction).
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Aoife Quinn (she/her)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Aoife's practice encompasses a broad range of civil litigation, with particular experience acting for clients on urgent matters, including motions for injunctive relief.
Prior to joining the firm, Aoife articled and practiced as a litigator at an international law firm where she worked on a wide variety of civil litigation matters including commercial disputes, real estate disputes, and construction lien matters. She has represented clients before the Ontario Superior Court, administrative tribunals, and in both domestic and international arbitrations.
Aoife obtained her law degree from the University of Toronto and completed a semester abroad at the University of Birmingham (UK). At the University of Toronto, Aoife was an active participant in the mooting program, receiving an award for top factum at the 2014 Wilson Moot, and coaching the winning team in 2015.
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Counsel for Canopy Growth Corporation in an insolvency of PharmHouse Inc., a cannabis greenhouse joint venture.
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Del Ridge Homes Inc v Ledgemark Homes Inc
Counsel to a sustainable real estate developer, Del Ridge Homes Inc, in a trademark infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition action in the Federal Court of Canada.
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Baldwin v Imperial Metals Corporation
Counsel to the defendant Imperial Metals Corporation in a class action relating to alleged breaches of the Securities Act in connection with a breach of the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley Mine.
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Counsel to the defendants in a class action alleging failure to disclose foreign exchange fees in registered accounts.
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Cristofari Farms Inc v Union Gas Limited
Counsel to a manufacturer of regulators in a product liability proceeding.
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Tianjin Zhongyishengshi Technology Development v Yang Ming Shipping (Canada)
Counsel to the intervener opposing a mandatory interlocutory injunction. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Counsel in a summary judgment motion involving statutory interpretation of the Public Lands Act. (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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Pro Bono Law Ontario
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Strict Requirements for Employers’ Overtime Policies in New Employment Law Class Action Decision
Is an employer obligated to pay overtime if they don’t specifically direct an employee to work overtime? And can an employer’s requirement that employees obtain pre-approval for any overtime they work shield them from the obligation to pay overtime if pre-approval isn’t obtained? These are important issues for any employer.
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Lenczner Slaght Stands Out as a “Litigation Powerhouse” in Legal 500 Canada
Canada’s leading litigation firm is once again ranked in Tier 1 for Dispute Resolution by Legal 500 Canada.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized Among the Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 39 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers for their expertise across 24 practice areas.
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Legal 500 Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Dominance
Legal 500 recognizes Canada’s leading litigation firm as “a regular fixture in the country’s ground-breaking contentious cases”.
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Our Bench Strength Gets Stronger
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top legal talent, with the addition of three exceptional new associates.
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The Presumption of Resulting Trust and Beneficiary Designations: What's Intention Got to Do with It?
Aoife Quinn co-wrote the paper “Presumption of Resulting Trust and Beneficiary Designations: What's Intention Got to Do with It?” for the Alberta Law Review on May 17, 2016.
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2023)
Ones to Watch – Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Labour & Employment Law
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The Legal 500 Canada (2022-2023)
Labour and Employment (Recommended Lawyer)