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Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as leading practitioners in their fields according to the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
May 5, 2017
An increasing number of the firm’s lawyers have been ranked by their peers as leading practitioners in their field.
April 12, 2018
Talented lawyers continue to choose Canada’s leading litigation firm.
Christopher Yung | July 21, 2017
Almost half of the leading litigation firm’s lawyers are recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada.
August 22, 2017
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Tom Curry, will be recognized for his exceptional career achievement and exemplary contribution to the profession at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 22, 2019, at Osgoode Hall.
Tom Curry | March 13, 2019
Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen and Brendan Gray, counsel to Devonshire Trust, successfully defended against a $1.2 billion claim by Barclays Bank PLC.
Tom Curry & Monique Jilesen | September 14, 2011
Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen and Brendan Gray, counsel to Devonshire Trust, successfully defended against a $1.2 billion claim by Barclays Bank PLC.
Tom Curry & Monique Jilesen | September 13, 2011
Tom Curry was quoted in the Lawyers Weekly on February 6, 2015 in relation to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Tervita Corp. v. Canada (Commissioner of Competition).
Tom Curry | February 12, 2015
Nearly half of the firm’s lawyers recognized among Canada’s foremost practitioners
August 10, 2016
Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leading practitioners.
June 25, 2015
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Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized by world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.
September 9, 2020
Canada's leading litigation practice is once again ranked #1 in The 2014 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
January 21, 2014
Nearly half of the firm's 49 lawyers are ranked as leading practitioners and two named "Lawyer of the Year" in the latest Best Lawyers in Canada Directory.
August 27, 2014
Canada's leading litigation practice continues to add new names to the list.
June 3, 2014
This year, the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory increased the number of Lenczner Slaght lawyers ranked among the best in Canada to 23, up from 20 in 2015.
June 22, 2016
Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert lawyers are ranked once again by Chambers & Partners for their exceptional litigation work.
September 28, 2017
Canada’s leading litigation firm is once again recognized for its dispute resolution expertise by world-renowned directory, Chambers Global, alongside notable full-service, national, and international firms.
February 18, 2021
Half of the firm's lawyers are ranked as leading practitioners and three named "Lawyer of the Year" in the latest Best Lawyers in Canada Directory.
August 24, 2015
Canada’s leading litigation firm is one of two firms with the highest number of lawyers ranked in Corporate Commercial Litigation in the 2018 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
December 12, 2017
Following a year and a half of ongoing litigation on this matter, Lenczner Slaght and Douglas Cardinal are delighted by the decision of Major League Baseball and the Cleveland baseball team to discontinue the discriminatory Chief Wahoo logo on the Cleveland uniforms beginning in 2019.
January 29, 2018
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14 Lenczner Slaght litigators ranked in Lexpert 2014 Guide to the Leading U.S/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada.
December 18, 2014
Recognition of Lenczner Slaght lawyers as Canada's Leading Cross-Border Litigators Endures
December 8, 2015
Lenczner Slaght is proud to be named as “the foremost litigation team in the country” by Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2017, with six of our expert litigators recognized for their exceptional work representing clients.
October 12, 2017
Along with the firm’s Tier 1 ranking in Dispute Resolution with four leading lawyers and one next generation lawyer recognized, Lenczner Slaght is also ranked in Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, and Competition and Antitrust.
November 29, 2017
13 Lenczner Slaght lawyers recognized in the 2015 Benchmark Litigation Directory.
March 30, 2015
Canada’s leading litigation boutique leads all firms with 10 lawyers ranked in litigation practice areas in the 2017 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (“ALM 500”)
January 4, 2017
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent.
Jonathan Chen | April 3, 2017
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that 25 of the firm’s 58 lawyers have been recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 publication across multiple categories.
August 21, 2018
Fifteen Lenczner Slaght lawyers have been ranked in the Lexpert 2016 Guide to the Leading U.S/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada
November 25, 2016
Ontario Superior Court of Justice awards $5.5 million to Atos Inc following successful trial
December 8, 2016
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Canada’s leading litigation firm is once again recognized in the area of Dispute Resolution by this world-renowned directory alongside notable full-service, national and international firms.
February 15, 2018
Canada's leading litigation practice remains in Band 1 for 12th consecutive year.
March 25, 2014
The firm’s litigators earned the top rankings alongside full-service, national and international counterparts in the litigation categories.
March 29, 2017
Lenczner Slaght Lawyers listed in the year-end Lexpert Special Edition published in conjunction with Report on Business magazine.
December 3, 2014
Canada's leading litigation practice once again tops the list of litigation firms in the 2016 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
February 4, 2016
Canada's leading litigation practice recognized in tier one for 14 consecutive years.
March 30, 2016
Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as leading practitioners.
May 29, 2012
Canada's leading litigation practice also wins two national impact cases.
February 13, 2013
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June 19, 2019
Monique Jilesen was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer article Third-party litigation funding on January 3, 2017.
Monique Jilesen | January 4, 2017
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World-renowned Canadian activist for Indigenous Peoples, Douglas Cardinal, is continuing the fight against the Cleveland’s baseball team’s name and logo.
December 6, 2017
Seven lawyers singled out by peers as leading practitioners in their field.
November 10, 2015
Nine partners from Canada’s leading litigation firm are ranked as leading the way in cross-border practice excellence.
June 27, 2018
Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles and Andrew Porter acted as counsel for the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles & Andrew Porter | February 2, 2015
Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to advance their position in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.
September 9, 2021
Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to advance their position in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers Canada, with nine new rankings.
September 19, 2019
Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 53 lawyers.
Chris Kinnear Hunter, Jaclyn Greenberg & Danielle Glatt | September 10, 2014
Legal 500 Canada recommends Lenczner Slaght in Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment Law.
December 29, 2014
Canada's leading litigation practice is once again ranked #1 in The 2015 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
January 6, 2015
Canada's leading litigation practice remains highly regarded for 13 consecutive years.
April 2, 2015
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Monique Jilesen is quoted in the Lexpert / Report on Business article Keeping it Affordable from November 25, 2016.
Monique Jilesen | November 25, 2016
Monique Jilesen was quoted in Canadian Lawyer on May 27, 2015 regarding the recent Court of Appeal decision in Rea v. Wildeboer.
Monique Jilesen | May 27, 2015
Canadian Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Taking Place in Halifax.
Brian Kolenda, Brendan F. Morrison & Laura Robinson | March 5, 2015
Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles and Paul-Erik Veel were quoted in the September, 2014 issue of Lexpert Magazine in relation to Commissioner of Competition v. Rogers Communications Inc. et al.
Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles & Paul-Erik Veel | September 2, 2014
Lenczner Slaght lawyers recognized for litigation in 2015 Who's Who Legal.
August 20, 2015
Alan J. Lenczner and Brendan Morrison were featured in the Fall/Winter issue of the University of Toronto's UTLaw Alumni Magazine regarding the Yaiguaje et al. v. Chevron Corporation et al. case.
Alan J. Lenczner & Brendan F. Morrison | March 9, 2015
Following a lengthy trial, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has determined that former York employees played key roles in several significant frauds.
William C. McDowell, Dena N. Varah & Brian Kolenda | June 9, 2016
Peter Griffin and Ian Binnie, K.C. speak to American Lawyer Magazine about the former Justice's return to the practice of law. The article appeared in...
Ian Binnie & Peter Griffin | April 13, 2012
Ian Binnie, K.C. joins Evan Soloman on CBC's Power and Politics to reflect on his career.
Ian Binnie | April 12, 2012
Eli S. Lederman is quoted in the 2017 Lexpert/ROB Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers article Words and Intentions where he provides his expert opinion on recent and notable court decisions regarding contractual interpretation — particularly the 2014 SCC ruling in Bhasin v. Hrynew.
Eli S. Lederman | November 24, 2017
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Eli Lederman, Jon Laxer and Constanza Pauchulo appellant counsel to Heritage Education Funds Inc. and Larry Hrynew in Bhasin v. Hrynew et al. were mentioned in Lexpert Magazine's February 2015 issue.
Eli S. Lederman & Constanza Pauchulo | February 16, 2015
Tom Curry was quoted in the Financial Post on January 23, 2015 in regards to the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Tervita Corp. v. Canada (Commissioner of Competition).
Tom Curry | January 23, 2015
Tom Curry and Jaan Lilles were quoted in the Toronto Star on January 9, 2015.
Tom Curry & Jaan Lilles | January 9, 2015
Tom Curry and Andrew Parley were quoted in The Lawyers Weekly on November 27, 2015.
Tom Curry & Andrew Parley | November 27, 2015
William McDowell, Jon Laxer and Katie Petney, counsel to the intervenor in Union Carbide v. Bombardier Inc. were mentioned in Lexpert Magazine's July 2014 issue.
William C. McDowell | August 14, 2014
Monique Jilesen was quoted in the May 18, 2015 issue of Law Times regarding the decision in Nortel Networks Corporation (Re), 2015 ONSC 2987.
Monique Jilesen | May 18, 2015
Canada's leading litigation practice acted as counsel on the top case in Lexpert's annual ranking
January 11, 2016
Eli Lederman was quoted in the May, 2015 issue of Lexpert Magazine in relation to his involvement and his insight into the decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew et al.
Eli S. Lederman | May 25, 2015
In the CBA National Magazine article titled "Law firms adopting AI", Sarah Millar comments on how our firm is embracing AI in order to offer clients cost-effective solutions to their legal issues.
Sarah Millar | December 4, 2020
Goldhar v Ha'aretz is named in Lexpert's Top 10 Decisions with Cross-Border Impact as one of the cases with important implications in the United States. Lenczner Slaght's William C. McDowell and Brian Kolenda are mentioned as counsel to the plaintiff, Mitchell Goldhar. Will is also quoted in the article.
William C. McDowell & Brian Kolenda | November 23, 2017
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Scott Rollwagen was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer in regards to the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Tervita Corp. v. Canada (Commissioner of Competition).
Scott Rollwagen | January 22, 2015
Monique Jilesen was quoted in Law Times on whether online courts and dispute resolution are in Ontario's future and what that would mean to lawyers.
Monique Jilesen | March 2, 2015
Tom Curry and Rebecca Jones of Lenczner Slaght acted as counsel for 407 ETR before the Court of Appeal for Ontario in a case concerning the limitation period applicable to 407 ETR debts.
Tom Curry & Rebecca Jones | September 29, 2016
Google v. Equustek Solutions, 2017 SCC 34 is ranked second in Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2017. Lenczner Slaght's William C. McDowell and Scott Rollwagen are mentioned as counsel to Google Inc.
William C. McDowell & Scott Rollwagen | February 5, 2018
Ian Binnie, K.C. talks to the Globe and Mail about returning to the practice of law and the shifting legal landscape. The article appears in the April 11...
Ian Binnie | April 11, 2012
Tom Curry was quoted in the March 27, 2015 issue of the Lawyers Weekly on the recent British Colombia Court of Appeal decision in R. v. Orr involving issues of expert evidence.
Tom Curry | March 27, 2015
Canada's leading litigation practice gains two new widely admired lawyers.
Scott Rollwagen & Andrew Skodyn | September 3, 2013
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 28 Lenczner Slaght lawyers earned a total of 100 rankings, up from 86 in 2019.
August 21, 2019
Paul-Erik Veel was quoted in the Toronto Star on July 19, 2015 on the complaints about the contradictions in the provincial laws that govern towns and cities.
Paul-Erik Veel | July 20, 2015
Six of the firm's lawyers are ranked in Who's Who Legal: Litigation 2014.
July 28, 2014
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Canada's leading litigation practice increases to 23 partners.
Shara N. Roy, Jaan Lilles & Dena N. Varah | January 27, 2015
Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 20 partners with newest additions.
Rebecca Jones | January 28, 2014
Lenczner Slaght included in the list of Canadian Lawyer's Top 10 Litigation Boutiques. As found by a survey completed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
Tom Curry | April 2, 2012
The Ministry of Finance of Ontario has retained two independent expert facilitators to lead the formal review.
Peter Griffin | April 17, 2015
Essar Steel Algoma Inc. et al (Re), 2017 featured in the 2017 issue of Lexpert/ROB Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers as one of the Top 5 Big Suits of 2017. In this particular litigation of significance, Lenczner Slaght's Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, and Matthew B. Lerner represented GIP Primus LP and Brightwood Loan Services LLC.
Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen & Matthew B. Lerner | November 24, 2017
Eli Lederman was quoted in the Lawyers Weekly on November 28, 2014 in relation to his involvement in Bhasin v. Hrynew et al.
Eli S. Lederman | November 28, 2014
Lenczner Slaght is once again recognized as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation by the 2018 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
December 13, 2017
Eight Lenczner Slaght lawyers are recognized globally for their superb litigation expertise.
October 15, 2018
Peter Griffin recognized as one of Canada's Most Influential Lawyers in corporate-commercial law.
Peter Griffin | August 6, 2014
Lenczner Slaght in the top band of Canadian litigation practices.
March 29, 2012
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Eli Lederman, Jon Laxer and Constanza Pauchulo were mentioned in the Financial Post on November 13, 2014 in relation to their involvement in a leading Supreme Court of Canada case on good faith in contracts (Bhasin v. Hrynew et al.)
Eli S. Lederman & Constanza Pauchulo | November 13, 2014
Tom Curry was quoted in The Independent on November 13, 2014 on Barclays Bank v. Metcalfe & Mansfield (Devonshire Trust).
Tom Curry | November 13, 2014
Monique Jilesen was quoted in the August 4, 2014 issue of Law Times on privacy interests of Internet subscribers.
Monique Jilesen | August 4, 2014
Monique Jilesen was quoted in the September 1, 2014 issue of Law Times regarding overtime cases in Ontario.
Monique Jilesen | September 1, 2014
Tom Curry represents former NHL referee in his battle for reinstatement.
Tom Curry | February 9, 2010
Eli Lederman was quoted in Canadian Lawyer InHouse on July 20, 2015 regarding the decision in Energy Fundamentals Group Inc. v. Veresen Inc., 2015 ONCA 514, a significant case concerning the implication of contractual terms.
Eli S. Lederman | July 20, 2015
Nina Bombier was quoted in the September 1, 2014 issue of Law Times on handling delays in compliance with undertakings.
Nina Bombier | September 1, 2014
Eli Lederman was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer, Legal Feeds Blog on November 13, 2014 in relation to his involvement in Bhasin v. Hrynew et al.
Eli S. Lederman | November 13, 2014
Peter Griffin retained to appeal denial of $15-million award for personal injury.
Peter Griffin | February 5, 2010
Peter Griffin was mentioned in the Ontario Bar Association article OBA Celebrates the Extraordinary Career of Peter Griffin that details why he was awarded the prestigious 2017 Award of Excellence in Civil Litigaiton.
Peter Griffin | October 3, 2017
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Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. acts for villagers from Ecuador's rainforest which filed a lawsuit in Canada against Chevron as the first step in compelling the...
Alan J. Lenczner | May 31, 2012
William C. McDowell was quoted in the May 23 issue of the Lawyers Weekly published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.
William C. McDowell | May 23, 2014
Glenn Smith is quoted in the Financial Post regarding class actions as a means to recover lost money.
Glenn Smith | December 16, 2009
While companies might not be able to prevent class action litigation, Ronald G. Slaght, Q.C. encourages a proactive approach to minimize liability.
Ronald G. Slaght | December 2, 2009
Who's Who Legal's cover story Litigation 2017: Trends & Conclusions names Lenczner Slaght and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan as the two law firms that "make up a weighty North American contingent" in litigation. In this evaluation of the legal landscape, Lenczner Slaght is the only Canadian litigation firm mentioned.
September 22, 2017
The 2021 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada continues to recognize Lenczner Slaght as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation.
December 17, 2020
As of February 1, 2015, Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. was re-appointed commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission. For further information, see the Financial Post or the Ontario Securities Commission.
Alan J. Lenczner | February 5, 2015
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. acts for villagers from Ecuador's rainforest which filed a lawsuit in Canada against Chevron to compel the company to comply with...
Alan J. Lenczner | November 30, 2012
Will McDowell, amicus curiae, advises talking the best solution in injunction case against native protestors.
William C. McDowell | March 16, 2009
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.
August 27, 2020
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Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. heads defence team against $400-million class action lawsuit.
Alan J. Lenczner | January 27, 2010
Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce Monique Jilesen has won the 2018 Lexpert Zenith Award for Mid-Career Excellence in the Corporate Commercial Litigation category.
Monique Jilesen | June 20, 2018
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. is profiled in this Lexpert article, which profiles lawyers who take on serious-cause litigation.
Alan J. Lenczner | April 1, 2009
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. was quoted in the August, 2014 issue of EcoAmericas Magazine regarding Yaiguaje et al. v. Chevron Corporation et al.
Alan J. Lenczner | August 31, 2014
Alan J. Lenczner, Q.C. was quoted in the July 25, 2014 issue of the Lawyers Weekly published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.
Alan J. Lenczner | July 24, 2014
Rutman v. Rabinowitz featured in the 2018 summer issue of Lexpert Magazine as one of the Top Big Suits of 2018. In this particular litigation of significance, Lenczner Slaght's Matthew Sammon and Jessica Roher were counsel to the respondent, Ronald Rutman.
Matthew Sammon & Jessica Roher | August 8, 2018
Lenczner Slaght strengthens its legal research expertise with the addition of another talented associate.