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- Osgoode Hall Law School (2013) JD
- McGill University (2010) BA
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Chris Kinnear Hunter
His practice encompasses a broad range of civil litigation, including corporate-commercial, investment and regulatory matters. He has a particular focus on commercial disputes, corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings and class actions.
As part of his professional liability practice, he also routinely defends physicians on behalf of the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
Chris has been counsel at all levels of Court in Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada and any number of statutory and arbitral tribunals involving domestic and international arbitrations. He has published a number of articles on topics ranging from domestic and international arbitration to securities law.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Chris worked for the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry undertaken by the Province of British Columbia and in the trade law and investment group at the Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C.
While at law school, Chris and his teammates placed first in both the Lerners LLP and Gale Cup moots and were selected to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Moot in Cape Town, South Africa. Since being called to the Bar, Chris has remained involved in mooting and now serves as the President of the Gale Cup Moot Committee. He also serves as a member of the Young Advocates Standing Committee, a committee representing young advocates within The Advocates’ Society.
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HH and GH v York Downs Golf and Country Club
Counsel to the York Downs Golf & Country Club in an application before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. Successful in having proceeding dismissed.
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Huma v Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre (Trillium Health Partners)
Successful in enforcing a settlement agreement against multiple Plaintiffs.
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Cheesman v Credit Valley Hospital
Counsel to a defendant ophthalmologist in an Action alleging negligence in respect of the care and treatment of an infection resulting in sepsis and multiple complications. Successful in having the Action dismissed following a 15 week trial before a jury.
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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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Counsel to Sears Holdings Corporation in connection with four Canadian class actions and related CCAA insolvency proceedings in Canada.
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McCabe v Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation
Counsel to the successful respondent before the Ontario Court of Appeal.
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Counsel to a dermatologist and medical clinic alleged to have engaged in negligence, breach of the Occupiers’ Liability Act, breach of contract and misrepresentation in relation to cosmetic treatments. Successful in having all allegations dismissed.
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Counsel to the plaintiff in oppression proceedings concerning the alleged fraudulent execution of a share transfer agreement. Successfully obtained an order setting aside a finding of contempt of court.
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Djossou v Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Counsel to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, the regulatory body for professional accounts in the Province of Ontario, in an application before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.
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Confidential Commercial Arbitration
Counsel to the successful claimant in an arbitration concerning a Project Management Agreement governing the development of a large condominium complex in midtown Toronto.
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The Advocates' Society - Member of the Young Advocates Standing Committee
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Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners
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Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society
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Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association - Civil Litigation Section, E-Discovery Section
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Supreme Court Sides with Drivers in Uber Case; Deals Blow to Arbitration Clauses
The Supreme Court of Canada has released its highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc v Heller.
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IIROC Proposes Significant Change to Regulation of Investment Industry
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (“IIROC”) has proposed a major change to the regulatory structure of the investment industry.
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Let it Rain: Supreme Court Green Lights Umbrella Purchaser Class Actions
On September 20, 2019, the Supreme Court released its long-awaited decision in Pioneer Corp v Godfrey. Godfrey is the Supreme Court’s latest decision involving price-fixing class actions, and expands on and clarifies the basic approach to these cases that the Court laid out six years ago in Pro-Sys Consultants Limited v Microsoft Corporation.
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Despite Heller Decision, Superior Court Affirms Preference for Enforcing Arbitration Agreements
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirms the preference of Ontario courts for enforcing arbitration provisions between parties to commercial agreements.
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Foreign Discovery in Advance of Certification in a Class Action? Not So Fast, says Divisional Court
Given the expansive discovery rights available under US law, plaintiffs may be tempted to try to use those rights in pursuit of proceedings under Canadian law. In its recent decision in Mancinelli v RBC, the Divisional Court placed an important limit on the ability of parties to do so. The Divisional Court upheld an order requiring plaintiffs in a proposed class action to obtain Court approval before taking any steps in furtherance of a subpoena issued by an American court.
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The Limitation Period for the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Ontario
Like most jurisdictions, Ontario requires parties contemplating litigation to bring an action within a certain period of time. Pursuant to the Limitations Act, 2002, the standard limitation period applicable to most causes of action in Ontario is two years, after which a plaintiff will not be able to maintain the action.Like most jurisdictions, Ontario requires parties contemplating litigation to bring an action within a certain period of time. Pursuant to the Limitations Act, 2002, the standard limitation period applicable to most causes of action in Ontario is two years, after which a plaintiff will not be able to maintain the action.
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Ontario Updates International Commercial Arbitration Act
Ontario’s new legislation governing international commercial arbitration, the International Commercial Arbitration Act, 2017, came into force on March 22, 2017, replacing the International Commercial Arbitration Act previously in place.
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Appealing Commercial Decisions: Where To?
Businesses need to be able to resolve disputes quickly and effectively. For that reason, the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) provides that any appeal of an order made under the OBCA lies to the Divisional Court (a special branch of the Superior Court of Justice), instead of the Court of Appeal. In theory, appeals to the Divisional Court are resolved more quickly than appeals to the Court of Appeal.
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SCC Espouses "Generous and Liberal Approach" to Recognition &Enforcement of Foreign Judgements
The Supreme Court of Canada has released its highly anticipated decision in Chevron Corp. v. Yaiguage, 2015 SCC 42.
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Governing Law in Contractual Disputes – The Importance of Choice of Law Clauses
Whose law governs contractual disputes when the parties are in different jurisdictions and the contract itself is silent on the matter?
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Elected to The Advocates’ Society’s Leadership
We are pleased to announce that Anne Posno, Nina Bombier and Shara Roy have been elected to prominent executive positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice. Peter J. Osborne, Brian Kolenda, and Chris Kinnear Hunter will also be continuing their terms in their leadership positions.
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Four Lenczner Slaght Litigators Elected to Join The Advocates’ Society’s Leadership
We are proud to announce that Peter J. Osborne, Monique Jilesen, Shara N. Roy, and Chris Kinnear Hunter have been elected to prominent executive positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice.
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Supreme Court upholds World Bank's Immunity
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the World Bank cannot be compelled to produce internal documents from an investigation into foreign corruption that resulted in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police laying criminal charges in Canada.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Four New Associates
Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 53 lawyers.
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Published in the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Chris Kinnear Hunter authors an article on the legacy of the Supreme Court of Canada's highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc v Heller. Chris discusses how the decision has significant implications for international businesses by placing significant limits on the application of arbitration clauses.
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Litigating From Home: Virtual Mentoring
Chris Kinnear Hunter co-chaired The Advocates' Society's program Litigating From Home: Virtual Mentoring.
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Toronto Mentoring Dinner Series
Chris Kinnear Hunter is the co-chair of The Advocates' Society's 2020 Toronto Mentoring Dinner Series. The series will offer opportunities to meet a variety of mentors and top tips on managing your client relationships as you build your practice.
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A Litigator's Guide to Concurrent Criminal, Civil, and Administrative Proceedings
Chris Kinnear Hunter will be presenting at the Law Society of Ontario's program "A Litigator's Guide to Concurrent Criminal, Civil, and Administrative Proceedings" on January 28, 2020.
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Advanced Trial Preparation: The Full Strategy
Chris Kinnear Hunter presented at the Ontario Bar Association's Advanced Trial Preparation: The Full Strategy program. He shared his expert tips and strategies on Preparing for Examinations in Chief.
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Recognition of ‘umbrella purchasers’ will increase size of class actions
Paul-Erik Veel and Chris Kinnear Hunter co-authored the article "Recognition of ‘umbrella purchasers’ will increase size of class actions" which appeared on The Lawyer's Daily. In this article, they provide further comment on the Supreme Court of Canada's recently released decision in Pioneer Corp. v Godfrey.
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YASC's 3rd Annual TAS Big Mingle
Chris Kinnear Hunter offered his mentorship at The Advocates' Society's 3rd Annual Big Mingle for law school, articling, summer, and LPP students.
- Shara Roy and Chris Kinnear Hunter co-authored The Art of the Deal, an article on trusts and how they have become common features of commercial litigation...