Expertise
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- Education:
- University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2011) JD
- London School of Economics (2008) MSc (Distinction – Philosophy and Public Policy)
- University of King's College (2006) BA (Honours – Political Science and Spanish)
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Brendan F. Morrison
is a partner at Lenczner Slaght.
Brendan has a varied civil litigation and appellate practice with a focus on corporate and commercial litigation, professional liability, and shareholder and employment disputes. As counsel to both plaintiffs and defendants, Brendan has a record of success guiding his clients through their most challenging disputes.
Brendan has appeared before all levels of courts, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also represented clients before courts of other provinces and various administrative tribunals such as the Capital Markets Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal, the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board, the Ontario Municipal Board and the discipline committees of the Ontario College of Massage Therapists and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Brendan earned numerous awards for his achievements at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he represented the school at the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Competition and the Arnup Cup for Trial Advocacy. He also served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Law & International Relations and was awarded the Gordon Cressy award for leadership.
Brendan speaks fluent Spanish and French and is the Co-Chair of the Firm’s Student Committee.
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Contract Community Inc v Department of Public Works and Government Services
Counsel to Public Works and Government Services Canada in successfully defending a procurement complaint before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal involving allegations of breach of trade agreements in the procurement of real property project management support services for Government of Canada projects in the National Capital Region.
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Counsel to the successful respondents in an Application by family members challenging the Will of a deceased on the basis of lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence.
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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario v Cheng
Counsel to the Defendant Physician in successfully defeating claims of sexual abuse of a patient at a trial before a panel of the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.
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Grillo Barristers P.C. v Kagan Law Firm
Counsel to the successful Defendants and Plaintiffs by Counterclaim on an appeal before the Court of Appeal originating from a registrar’s dismissal of a multimillion dollar action alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unjust enrichment.
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Cadex v Department of Public Works and Government Services
Counsel to the Government of Canada in successfully defending a proceeding before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal arising from the procurement for the purchase of 229 multi-calibre sniper weapon systems for the Department of National Defence.
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Davidson v Stableview Asset Management Inc et al
Counsel for the Individual Defendant in the dismissal of a class action brought by investors against their portfolio manager after it was demonstrated that the putative class suffered no damages.
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Compugen Inc v Attorney General of Canada and The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
Counsel to the Defendants and Plaintiffs by Counterclaim in a multimillion-dollar dispute over the termination of a contract for electronic polling technology and services and the integration and administration of a federal elections data centre.
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Counsel for a Minor Defendant in an appeal from a Sealing Order, Publication Ban and Order Anonymizing the identities of the parties.
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Anritsu Electronics Ltd v Department of Public Works and Government Services
Counsel to the Government of Canada in successfully defending a proceeding before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal arising from the procurement of handheld spectrum analyzers for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
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Counsel to successful obstetrician/gynecologist in the appeal of a motion striking the claims of minor triplets who made allegation so negligence for conduct arising pre-conception. A majority of the Court of Appeal agreed with the motion judge in favour of the defendant physician that no duty of care is owed to an as-yet conceived plaintiff.
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The Advocates' Society - +10 Standing Committee Member
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Amici Camping Charity - Board of Directors
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Vice Media pleads in vain for press freedom, facing order to produce messages with ISIS combatant
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently heard and resolved a conflict between two competing components of a free and democratic society. As the Court put it, the dispute involved a conflict between a free and vigorous press, on the one hand, and the protection of society from serious criminal activity on the other.
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Court Rules Hockey Strategy Outside Bounds of Judicial Notice
The hockey season is once again upon us. Across the country, from water coolers to dressing rooms, Canadians have returned to their winter status as experts in the basic principles of our beloved sport. As the season began, the Court of Appeal for Ontario also weighed in on the conversation, releasing a decision that ruled that conclusions about hockey strategy must be supported by actual evidence.
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Lenczner Slaght Recognized Among Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers
Following an in-depth peer review process, the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers guide recognizes 15 Lenczner Slaght lawyers for their extensive courtroom experience and subject-matter expertise. We know courts, and courts know and trust us. That is why clients turn to us to solve their most complex legal problems.
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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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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Elected to The Advocates’ Society’s Leadership
We are pleased to announce that Brendan Morrison, Christopher Yung, Paul-Erik Veel, Andrew Parley, Nina Bombier, and Anne Posno will be serving prominent executive positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice.
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The 2022 Lexpert Directory Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence
31 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners across 18 fields.
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Lexpert Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Expertise
Following an in-depth peer review process, the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers guide recognizes 19 Lenczner Slaght lawyers for their extensive courtroom experience and subject-matter expertise.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Ranked Among Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 37 of our expert litigators are recognized for their expertise across 25 practice areas.
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The 2021 Lexpert Directory Recognizes 30 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers
An increasing number of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.
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Lexpert Recognizes Lenczner Slaght Lawyers for Litigation Excellence
An increasing number of our expert litigators continue to be recognized as the foremost litigators in their fields by peers and senior members of the legal profession.
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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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Lexpert Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Professional Excellence
Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.
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Brendan F. Morrison presented at the Thunder Bay Law Association's Fall Advocacy Program. Brendan shared his experiences as an advocate in the world of virtual litigation.
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Anti-SLAPP: Where We Are At and Where We Are Headed
Brendan Morrison presented at the Defamation Law 2019: Current Issues + Emerging Trends Conference on the panel “Anti-SLAPP: Where We Are At and Where We Are Headed”. The panel examined key lessons from the Court of Appeal on interpreting and applying anti-SLAPP legislation and other practical considerations and strategies for anti-SLAPP motions.
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Foreign Judgments: Challenges of Enforcement
Brendan F. Morrison presented at LSO's program: Enforcing Judgements. He discussed the challenges in the enforcement of foreign judgments.
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Geopolitics of Mining Conference: Responsible and Sustainable Business Practices
Brendan F. Morrison was a panelist at the Geopolitics of Mining Conference discussing responsible and sustainable business practices on March 10, 2016 at... -
Litigating Foreign Cases in Canadian Courts
Brendan Morrison presented on the topic Litigating Foreign Cases in Canadian Courts in a panel discussion at the International Law Students Conference on...
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2020-2023)
Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Defamation & Media Law, Healthcare Law, Medical Negligence
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Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2020-2022)
Litigation - Corporate Commercial, Medical Negligence, Professional Liability
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Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award (2011)
University of Toronto
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Laskin Award in Constitutional Law (2009)
University of Toronto
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Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers (2020-2022)
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Valedictorian (2006)
University of King's College