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- Osgoode Hall Law School (1997) LLB
- University of Western Ontario (1993) MA (Critical Theory)
- University of Western Ontario (1991) BA (Philosophy and Economics)
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Nina Bombier
Nina's broad litigation practice encompasses commercial litigation, professional negligence and regulatory matters, environmental litigation, insurance litigation and public law. She has extensive trial experience litigating commercial and regulatory cases, in addition to many medical malpractice actions. She has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, as well as the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. Nina appears regularly before administrative tribunals and boards, both as a prosecutor and as defence counsel on behalf of professional members.
Nina joined Lenczner Slaght in 1999 after clerking at the Supreme Court of Canada. She has taught trial advocacy at Osgoode Hall Law School, as well as the Intensive Trial Advocacy Course for practising lawyers. She regularly speaks at continuing legal education conferences and has written articles on a diverse range of topics, from health, pension and environmental law to professional regulation and civil litigation.
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General Electric Canada Co v Aviva Canada, Inc
Counsel for the insured in an application and appeal concerning insurer's duty to investigate and defend claims arising from the historical release of contamination pursuant to historical insurance policies.
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Gore v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Counsel for the physician in an application for judicial review of the powers of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to observe physicians performing medical functions and to compel an interview.
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Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada v Canada (Attorney General)
Counsel to the Government of Canada in a matter concerning the entitlement of public service unions to pension surpluses of approximately $18 billion. Successful at trial, where the Court dismissed trust, fiduciary duty and Charter claims.
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407 ETR Concession Company v Ontario (Registrar of Motor Vehicles)
Counsel to the 407 ETR in a successful judicial review application, in which the 407 ETR sought an order compelling the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to comply with his statutory duties concerning validation of vehicle permits.
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Montreal Trust Co of Canada v Call-Net Enterprises Inc
Counsel to Call-Net Enterprises in a successful defence at trial and on appeal of claim by former senior executives that they were entitled to benefits as a result of a change of control resulting from proxy battle.
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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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TTC v General Electric Canada et al.
Counsel for defendant in claim for property damage and environmental clean-up costs arising from TCE contamination caused by historical industrial operations.
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Bennett v Bennett Environmental
Counsel to the plaintiff in successful proceedings for advancement of funds to pay legal fees relating to criminal charges. The Court's decisions in this matter are the leading cases on advancement of funds.
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Fepro Farms v Wajax GP Holdco Inc
Counsel to a manufacturer of biogas engine in a product liability proceeding.
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Century Services v New World Engineering Corporation
Counsel for defendant law firm in complex trial involving many parties and alleging fraud and negligence in secured lending transaction.
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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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Canadian Defence Lawyers Association
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Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada released its long-awaited decision in the case of Moore v Sweet, and settled a troubling issue in the trusts and estates world: the case of the disappointed life insurance beneficiary.
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“Disappointed beneficiary” claims over life insurance proceeds have resulted in a complex body of case law combining elements of family law, trusts and insurance law.
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As regulatory investigations and litigation against corporate directors and officers become increasingly complex and extensive, insurance policies covering defence costs are all the more important. But how far does this coverage stretch? The recent decision of Liberty Silver v Liberty Insurance demonstrates the significant value these policies can provide in covering an early and proactive legal defence. The court rejected the Insurer’s narrow and technical interpretation of the insurance policy, and affirmed that legal costs incurred on behalf of senior officers and directors to respond to an Investigative Order by security regulators, even before any formal charges or accusations were laid, were covered.
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LCBO Loses Privacy Dispute over Wine Club Member Information
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario has lost a protracted dispute with the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) over its right to collect the personal information of wine club members in the recent case of Liquor Control Board of Ontario v. Vin De Garde Wine Club, 2015 ONSC 2537.
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Versa Fittings ruling underscores high bar to relieve insurer of duty to defend
The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court in Versa Fittings v. Berkley Insurance Co. (2015 ONSC 1756) reinforces that a Rule 21 motion is an expedient way to secure a ruling on whether an insurers duty to defend has been triggered.
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The Court of Appeal recently released a decision that serves as a reminder to all counsel: never lose sight of who you act for.
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The 2019 Lexpert Directory Recognizes Lenczner Slaght with 89 Rankings
An increasing number of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.
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Lenczner Slaght Recognized as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm by Legal 500
Legal 500 recognizes Lenczner Slaght as the “best litigation boutique in Canada.”
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Nina Bombier is quoted in the Lexpert article Arbitration Advantages on November 30, 2018. This article discusses the value of arbitration.
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Lexpert Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Excellence in Litigation
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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Clarity needed in estates after divorce
Nina Bombier was mentioned in the Law Times article “Clarity needed in estates after divorce” on October 22, 2018. This article discusses the need for clarification in trusts and estates law, in the event of divorce.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Ranked in Best Lawyers in Canada
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.
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Lexpert Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Professional Excellence
An increasing number of the firm’s lawyers have been ranked by their peers as leading practitioners in their field.
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Lenczner Slaght Raises over $17,000 for Covenant House Toronto
On February 7, 2018, our lawyers participated in the Covenant House Guts + Glory Obstacle Challenge and fundraised over $17,000 which will go to providing health care, food, shelter, and clean clothes to at-risk, homeless and trafficked youth.
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Lenczner Slaght Ranked Among the Best
Almost half of the leading litigation firm’s lawyers are recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada.
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Lenczner Slaght Shines in 2017 Lexpert Rankings
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.
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Nina Bombier spoke at the Advocates' Society's program, "Privilege: A litigator's Guide". She spoke about "Waiver of Privilege" and how it impacts solicitor-client privilege.
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Understanding and Dealing with the Litigation Process
Nina Bombier spoke at the Osgoode Certificate program in Clinical Risk, Negligence & Claims Management in Health Care. Her panel was called "Litigation Session: Live Demonstrations - Examination in Chief and Cross-Examination of Plaintiff Expert".
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Decision clarifies dispute resolution for international insurance policies
Nina Bombier authored the article Decision clarifies dispute resolution for international insurance policies which appeared in the Lawyer's Daily on February 2, 2018. This article discusses the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Trade Finance Solutions Inc. v Equinox Global Limited 2018 ONCA 12 which reinforces that deference will be granted to mandatory arbitration clauses and clears up the uncertainty around application of domestic Action Against Insurer clauses in international insurance policies.
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Privilege: A litigator's Guide
Nina Bombier spoke at the Advocates' Society's program on the "strategic considerations, best practices and practical advice" on solicitor-client and litigation privilege.
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Apportioning defence costs at start of litigation
This article, co-authored by Nina Bombier and Lars Brusven, appeared in the Insurance Law Focus Section of the March 24, 2017 issue of The Lawyers Weekly. This article discussed how the court deals with allocating costs between an insured and the insurer when losses extend over a long period of time or not all claims are covered by the insurance policy.
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The Latest in Indemnification and Advancement Issues
Nina Bombier presented the topic "The Latest in Indemnification and Advancement Issues" at The Advocates' Society event Cross-Border Issues for Litigators on September 16, 2016.
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Expert Evidence in Personal Injury Cases: Winning Strategies and Techniques
Nina Bombier spoke at Osgoode's program Expert Evidence in Personal Injury Cases: Winning Strategies and Techniques, which took place December 10, 2015.
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Nina Bombiers article appeared in the June 12, 2015 issue of the Lawyers Weekly published by Lexis Nexis Canada Inc. The article discussed a recent decision which affirmed that a covenant to insure will operate as a transfer of risk, and that non-contracting parties can be protected by this transfer despite the lack of privity.
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Early determination of coverage issues can be essential, appeal court ruling shows
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The Osgoode Certificate in Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Ontario Health Care Sector
Nina Bombier was a speaker at this Osgoode Professional Development program on the "Discipline Hearing".
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2014-2020)
Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Insurance, Medical Negligence, Product Liability
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Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2014-2019)
Litigation - Corporate Commercial, Medical Negligence, Professional Liability
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Lexpert/ROB Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers (2016, 2018)
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The Legal 500 Canada (2019)
Insurance (Recommended Lawyer)