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- Ontario (1980)
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- Queen's University (1977) LLB
- Carleton University (1974) BA

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Peter Griffin

is counsel and one of the five founding partners at Lenczner Slaght.

"Peter Griffin is one of the best litigation lawyers in Canada. He has an excellent grasp of the issues and the law, as well as the gravitas to address difficult issues." — Chambers Canada

Peter is recognized by his peers as one of the top litigators in Canada, particularly in the areas of corporate commercial litigation, class actions, securities matters, insolvency, and professional and director/officer liability. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and the common-law provinces, and before the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2021, Peter was recognized with the prestigious Law Society Medal for his exceptional advocacy, unwavering commitment to education and mentorship, and involvement in positively advancing the legal profession.

Peter has extensive experience in complex cross-border litigation, especially as it relates to both class proceedings and insolvency and restructuring. He regularly advises boards of directors and national and multinational corporations with respect to their obligations. He is retained as counsel of choice on appeal. He frequently represents clients in arbitration and acts as an arbitrator in contested arbitration proceedings. Peter is constantly sought out as an expert speaker on advocacy, shareholder disputes, class actions, professional liability and insolvency and restructuring.

Peter is past President of The Advocates' Society, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and past Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers Ontario Committee.

12178711 Canada Inc v Wilks Brothers, LLC

Counsel to G2S2 Capital Inc., a significant creditor, in connection with a contested CBCA restructuring of Calfrac Well Services Ltd.

Peter Griffin, Lawrence E. Thacker & Derek Knoke | December 1, 2020

In the Matter of the Receivership of Xela Enterprises Ltd

Counsel to the court-appointed receiver in an application to recover a judgment debt from Xela Enterprises Ltd., the parent company to several subsidiaries located primarily in Central America and the Caribbean.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Derek Knoke & Christina Shiels-Singh | September 1, 2020

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.

Peter Griffin & Chris Kinnear Hunter | June 1, 2020

Re Investment Management Corporation of Ontario

Counsel to IMCO in a breach of contract claim with manager of public infrastructure projects.

Peter Griffin, Dena N. Varah, Jenn Power, Sarah Millar & Paulina Goncalves | March 1, 2020

Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Aphria Inc.

Counsel to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Aphria Inc. in connection with allegations made by short sellers regarding the value of certain assets and insider dealings.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Christopher Trivisonno & Christina Shiels-Singh | January 1, 2020

The Mangrove Partners Master Fund v TransAlta Corporation

Counsel to the directors of TransAlta Corporation in an oppression claim brought by a significant shareholder.

Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones, Jonathan McDaniel, Sarah Millar & Christina Shiels-Singh | May 30, 2019

Wintercorn v Global Learning Group Inc

Counsel to a defendant law firm in a proposed class proceeding in Ontario relating to a tax donation program alleging professional negligence.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Amy Sherrard, Megan Bradt & Paulina Goncalves | May 1, 2019

GCT Canada Limited Partnership v Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Attorney General of Canada

Counsel to Global Container Terminals in a judicial review of a decision of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority refusing to consider Global Container Terminal’s proposed port expansion project.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Matthew B. Lerner, Scott Rollwagen, Christopher Yung, Margaret Robbins & Christina Shiels-Singh | March 1, 2019

Re Essar Steel Algoma Inc

Counsel to the GIP Primus, LP in oppression proceedings brought by the Monitor in the context of Algoma's CCAA proceeding.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Matthew B. Lerner, Kim Nusbaum, Robert Trenker, Christopher Trivisonno, Christina Shiels-Singh & Megan Bradt | February 1, 2019

Re The Cash Store Financial Services Inc

Counsel in the successful mediation and settlement of multiple Canadian and US class proceedings in the context of an Ontario CCAA proceeding, leading to US recognition and enforcement of a settlement.

Peter Griffin & Matthew B. Lerner | December 30, 2018

MacDonald v BMO Trust Company

Counsel to the defendants in a class action alleging failure to disclose foreign exchange fees in registered accounts.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Danielle Glatt, Jonathan Chen, Aoife Quinn, Chloe Boubalos, Katie Glowach & Christina Shiels-Singh | June 7, 2016

Atos Inc v Sapient Canada Inc

Counsel to Atos in a dispute respecting the termination of a subcontract for data conversion and software support. The matter was subject to numerous motions and proceeded to a five week trial before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, where Atos was successful in recovering approximately $5.5 million in damages.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Paul-Erik Veel, Laurel D. Hogg & Grace Tsakas | May 18, 2016

DBDC Spadina Ltd v Walton

Counsel to a series of companies in proceedings involving a receivership over commercial real estate developments and efforts to recover $110 million in funds improperly diverted. The matter involved dozens of contested motions and several appeals on a variety of commercial, real estate issue and construction law issues, including at the Supreme Court of Canada on the issue of “knowing assistance” by corporate actors.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Paul-Erik Veel, Danielle Glatt, Christopher Yung, Madison Robins, Chloe Boubalos & J. Gwendolyn Ward | May 24, 2015

Re Ernst &Young LLP (Sino-Forest and Zungui Haixi)

Counsel to the respondent auditor in two proceedings brought by the Ontario Securities Commission under the Securities Act resulting in the first no contest settlement under OSC Staff Notice 15-702: Revised Credit for Cooperation Program.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Brian Kolenda, Lindsay Beck & Christina Shiels-Singh | January 24, 2015

Trillium Motor World Ltd v General Motors of Canada Ltd

Counsel to defendant, Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, in an eight week trial commenced on behalf of a group of General Motors of Canada Limited dealers whose dealerships were terminated by GMCL as a result of the financial crisis and "auto bailout" in the summer of 2009.

Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones, Danielle Glatt & Laura Liu Brooksbank | January 6, 2015

Re Sino-Forest Corporation

Counsel for the defendant auditors of Sino-Forest Corporation in connection with a shareholder class action claiming damages in order of $9 billion on behalf of primary and secondary market purchasers and debt-holders. Successfully resolved proceeding and coordinated precedent setting settlement approval of a Canadian class action within the context of an ongoing CCAA proceeding. Counsel in appeals from settlement approval to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada, both of which were dismissed.

Peter Griffin, Peter J. Osborne, Shara N. Roy & Christina Shiels-Singh | December 16, 2014

Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon LLP v Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Counsel to the successful respondent, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, in an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada relating to the jurisdiction of Ontario courts over a third-party claim.

Peter Griffin | June 5, 2014

Rosen v BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc

Counsel to BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. in an overtime class action brought by a former investment advisor on behalf of all BMO NBI investment advisors in Ontario.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Paul-Erik Veel & Constanza Pauchulo | January 21, 2014

Charette v Trinity Capital Corporation

Counsel to two defendants in a class action brought on behalf of taxpayers who participated in a charitable donation program.

Glenn Smith, Peter Griffin, Rebecca Jones & Melanie Baird | April 3, 2013

Tucci v Smart Technologies Inc

Counsel to two defendants in a securities class action alleging prospectus misrepresentation by the issuer, selling shareholders and others. Class definition under section 130 of the Securities Act successfully restricted to purchasers under the prospectus and not secondary market purchasers during the period of distribution.

Peter Griffin & Melanie Baird | February 19, 2013

Aldo Group Inc v Moneris Solutions Corporation

Counsel to Moneris in a contractual dispute. Successfully resisted forum non conveniens motion by MasterCard in first instance and on appeal.

Peter Griffin & Melanie Baird | November 1, 2011

Gentra Canada Investments Inc v 724270 Ontario Ltd

Counsel on the enforcement and receivership of leasehold mortgages registered against luxury residential apartments complicated by extensive tenant improvements.

Ronald G. Slaght, Peter Griffin & Anne E. Posno | December 1, 2006

1193430 Ontario Inc v Boa-Franc Inc

Counsel in a trial and successful appeal of a contractual dispute involving the termination of a distributorship agreement.

Peter Griffin & Rebecca Jones | May 12, 2005

DAT Villarboit Brantford LP v 2276844 Ontario Limited

Counsel for Villarboit Holdings Limited in an application/counter-application to enforce rights under a series of contractual agreements relating to a real estate development project.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy & Laurel D. Hogg | July 30, 2001

Canada Post Corporation v City of Hamilton

Counsel to the City of Hamilton in a constitutional law appeal on division of powers respecting placement of community mailboxes by Canada Post on City of Hamilton property.

Peter Griffin | June 8, 2001

Bradshaw v Langley

Counsel to the successful respondents on an appeal from a summary judgment motion in a family law matter involving the division of assets and a dispute over whether those assets were held in trust. In June 2015, the matter proceeded to a successful two week trial and award of $8 million judgement.

Peter Griffin & Brendan F. Morrison | April 22, 2001

Estate Trustee During Litigation for the Estate of Paul Penna v Landen

Counsel to Estate Trustee During Litigation of the Paul Penna Estate in a series of proceedings, including two appeals to the Ontario Court of Appeal and a contempt trial, arising out of a massive fraud perpetrated by former Estate Trustee in his administration of the Estate.

Peter Griffin & Matthew Sammon | April 7, 2001

Livent Inc v Deloitte & Touche LLP

Counsel to Deloitte & Touche LLP for the appeal to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada from a trial judgment awarding substantial damages against an accounting firm for the audit of the financial statements of Livent Inc.

Peter Griffin, Scott Rollwagen & Nina Bombier | March 14, 2001

Mountain v Mountain Estate

Counsel to the beneficiary of an estate in respect of an application for a declaration that another beneficiary, who had farmed the parents' land for 25 years, was entitled to receive the farm land and assets, outside the terms of a will, based on an alleged oral agreement or gift.

Peter Griffin | March 8, 2001

McCormick v Fasken Martineau Dumoulin

Counsel to the interveners, Canada's six largest accounting firms, on an appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada over whether a partner is an employee of a partnership for the purposes of human rights legislation.

Peter Griffin | March 1, 2001

Shawn v The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company

Counsel for beneficiary of a 50 year old trust claiming mismanagement by the Trustee.

Peter Griffin | February 25, 2001

Shaw v Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Counsel to the successful respondents in an appeal by a former Ontario Hospital Association senior executive seeking an enhanced pension based on a negotiated bonus shortly before retirement.

Peter Griffin | January 22, 2001

In re Berry

Successful representation of respondent dismissing all charges brought against him under the Uniform Market Integrity Rules by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).

Peter Griffin | January 17, 2001

Cytrynbaum v Look

Counsel to defendants/applicants, Michael Cytrynbaum and First Fiscal Management Ltd., in an application, and on appeal, for advancement of legal expenses in an action alleging breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment in connection with the sale of a company's assets.

Peter Griffin & Matthew Sammon | December 21, 2000

Zaniewicz and Clarke v Zungui Haixi Corporation

Counsel for one of the defendants in a shareholder class action alleging that the defendant company's public offering prospectus and other disclosure documents contained untrue representations on a motion for an order certifying the action as a class proceeding for settlement purposes.

Peter Griffin, Peter J. Osborne, Shara N. Roy, Brian Kolenda & Lindsay Beck | December 15, 2000

Lipson v Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Counsel to defendant law firm in a class action in connection with a charitable tax program. The Court of Appeal rendered a seminal decision on the commonality of the defence of a limitation period on a certification motion. More recently, the Court held that "quality assurance privilege" may be found on a case-by-case basis in respect of communication within a law firm.

Peter Griffin, Shara N. Roy, Ian MacLeod & Amy Sherrard | December 9, 2000

Herskovits v BMO Bank of Montreal

Counsel to the defendant obtaining a successful dismissal at certification of a class action alleging improper holds on deposited funds in client accounts of the Bank.

Peter Griffin | November 13, 2000

Piedra v Copper Mesa Mining Corp

Counsel to TSX defendants in a mining case involving allegations of negligence. Successfully moved to strike the statement of claim without leave to amend. The decision was upheld on appeal.

Peter Griffin & Andrew Parley | October 4, 2000

Sagl v Chubb Insurance Company of Canada

Counsel in the defence of an insurance claim at trial on the basis of arson and misrepresentation. Successful in having trial judgment set aside on appeal due to failure of trial judge to make vital credibility findings.

Peter Griffin & Laura Liu Brooksbank | August 25, 2000

Re Fraser Papers Inc

Counsel providing advice to Board of Directors of a public company in CCAA proceedings.

Peter Griffin | August 12, 2000

Robinson v Rochester Financial Limited

Counsel to the defendant law firm in a class action for solicitor's negligence involving a tax shelter based on charitable donations using in part borrowed money for tax deductions.

Glenn Smith & Peter Griffin | August 8, 2000

Canadian National Railway Company v Holmes

Counsel to CN in a complex dispute involving employee fraud, accounting of profits, abuse of process, defamation and negligent exercise of statutory dispute. In the course of the proceedings, obtained Anton Pillar and Mareva injunctions in order to protect evidence and assets related to the alleged employee fraud.

Peter Griffin, Monique Jilesen, Brendan F. Morrison, Laura Robinson & Grace Tsakas | July 12, 2000

Blue Note Mining Inc v Canzinco Ltd

Counsel in a breach of contract claim. Successfully opposed a motion and efforts to appeal a decision to stay the action on the basis of forum non conveniens.

Peter Griffin | July 3, 2000

Frohlinger v Nortel Networks Corporation

Counsel to Nortel Networks Corporation in several Canadian and US class action proceedings relating to alleged misrepresentations, accounting negligence and violation of securities law.

Peter Griffin | June 27, 2000

Re Stelco Inc

Counsel to the Board of Directors of Stelco during the CCAA restructuring.

Peter Griffin | May 14, 2000

Alofs v Temple Insurance Co

Counsel in a successful proceeding to obtain declaratory relief for coverage under liability insurance policy.

Peter Griffin | April 23, 2000

John E Dodge Holdings Ltd v 805062 Ontario Ltd

Counsel to a hotel builder in successful action and subsequent appeal for specific performance of a commercial real estate transaction.

Alan J. Lenczner, Peter Griffin, Nina Bombier & Eli S. Lederman | March 27, 2000

Re PSINet Ltd

Counsel to a US parent company in cross-border insolvency proceedings respecting priority of the parent's inter-company claim/re-registration of lapsed security.

Peter Griffin & Matthew Sammon | March 26, 2000

Re Teleglobe Inc

Counsel to the Monitor in a major restructuring proceeding involving an international telecommunications company.

Peter Griffin & Peter J. Osborne | March 23, 2000

CC&L Dedicated Enterprise Fund (Trustee of) v Fisherman

Counsel to a law firm and one of its partners in shareholder class proceedings alleging fraud and misrepresentation in a prospectus and financial statements, and defence of related Ontario Securities Commission proceeding.

Peter Griffin & Lawrence E. Thacker | March 19, 2000

Re Royal Oak Mines Inc

Counsel to the senior secured creditor in a CCAA/receivership proceeding involving a mining company.

Peter Griffin & Lawrence E. Thacker | March 17, 2000

Re Confederation Life Insurance Company

Counsel to former auditors in claims against and arising from insolvency of life insurance company.

Peter Griffin | March 16, 2000

Re Olympia &York Developments Ltd.

Representation of senior secured creditor/other claimants in CCAA proceedings and subsequent insolvency administration.

Peter Griffin | March 13, 2000

Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission

Appointment to the 2015-2019 Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission as a Commissioner.

Peter Griffin | March 12, 2000

Ontario Ministry of Finance Tobacco Allocation Review

Acted as one of two facilitators of a review of the on reserve tobacco allocation process under the Ontario Tobacco Tax Act. Final Report delivered Mar 1, 2016.

Peter Griffin | March 9, 2000

Lawrence v Atlas Cold Storage Income Trust

Counsel to the defendant accounting firm in a class action proceeding against Atlas Cold Storage Holdings Inc. alleging prospectus misrepresentations, accounting and underwriting negligence in the preparation of financial statements and the issuance of annual reports.

Peter Griffin | March 8, 2000

Re AG Simpson Automotive Inc and AG Simpson Co Limited

Counsel to a major creditor in a CCAA restructuring proceeding involving an automotive parts manufacturer.

Peter Griffin & Peter J. Osborne | January 23, 2000

Re Pacifica Papers Inc

Counsel to an opposing shareholder alleging oppression in a lengthy application, and on appeal, for court approval of a plan of arrangement of the acquisition of a large public corporation in the West Coast forest industry in a share exchange transaction.

Peter Griffin & Lawrence E. Thacker | January 21, 2000

Re Consumers Packaging Inc

Counsel to Molson Inc., a creditor and significant customer of Consumers Packaging Inc., a large Canadian glass bottle manufacturing company, in an application, and on appeal, for court approval of the sale of certain assets of CPI within a CCAA restructuring proceeding where the assets of the company were ordered to be sold.

Peter Griffin | January 20, 2000

Re Cineplex Odeon Corporation

Counsel to the parent corporation in a CCAA restructuring proceeding involving Canada's second-largest chain of motion picture theatres.

Peter Griffin | January 15, 2000

American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow; Chair, Ontario Committee
The Advocates' Society - Past President 2012–2013
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
Sir William Campbell Foundation
Commercial List Users' Committee
Turnaround Management Association
Quadrennial Commission for Judicial Compensation - Commissioner (2016-2023)

Fixing the Mistake: Limitation Periods in Professional Negligence Cases

Over a decade after Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002 came into force, courts are still grappling with when a cause of action is discoverable and a limitation period starts to run. An increasingly litigated question relates to whether a limitation period runs while efforts are ongoing to fix the error that gave rise to the plaintiff’s claim. The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently addressed this issue in Presidential MSH Corp v Marr, Foster & Co LLP.

Peter Griffin | June 20, 2017

In contractual disputes, after-the-fact conduct is admissible after all

To most people, a contract is a written agreement, typically signed by all parties, that sets out what different parties promise to do. But what happens that the written agreement is ambiguous? Courts have long held that evidence of the “factual matrix” of the contract—that is, the surrounding circumstances that inform the context in which a contract is created—is admissible in the interpretation of a contract. In its recent decision in Shewchuk v Blackmont Capital Inc, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed that evidence of subsequent conduct may also be admissible to interpret the agreement itself.

Peter Griffin & Paul-Erik Veel | December 8, 2016

Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence

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

Law’77 grad receives Law Society of Ontario’s highest honour

In a recent feature by Queen's Law, Peter Griffin offers sage advice to up-and-coming litigators.

Peter Griffin | September 9, 2021

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.

August 26, 2021

SCC ‘Clarified and Reaffirmed’ Discoverability Principle in Limitations Period Decision: Counsel

In a recent article by The Lawyer's Daily, Peter Griffin provides his expert insights on the SCC decision in Grant Thornton LLP v New Brunswick.

Peter Griffin | August 5, 2021

Benchmark Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght as a “Powerhouse"

Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized with the top tier ranking of “Highly Recommended in Ontario” for its Dispute Resolution practice.

May 3, 2021

Law Society Awards 2021: Recognizing Excellence

Peter Griffin is featured in the LSO's Gazette article on the 2021 Law Society Award recipients. Peter will be honoured with the prestigious Law Society Medal on May 26, 2021.

Peter Griffin | May 3, 2021

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.

April 22, 2021

Peter Griffin to Receive Prestigious Law Society Medal

Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that Peter Griffin will be recognized for his exceptional contribution to the legal profession at the virtual Law Society of Ontario Awards Celebration on May 26, 2021.

Peter Griffin | March 10, 2021

Lenczner Slaght Ranked for the 19th Consecutive Year in Chambers Global

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

Lenczner Slaght Achieves 20 Years at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull’s-Eye

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

Lenczner Slaght Recognized in Chambers Canada 2018

Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert lawyers are ranked once again by Chambers & Partners for their exceptional litigation work.

September 28, 2017

The Lenczner Slaght 25th Anniversary Party

Peter Griffin and Laura Robinson were quoted in Precedent Magazine's article Lenczner Slaght's 25th Anniversary Party on September 22, 2017. Peter and Laura spoke about the history and growth of the firm and its strong reputation as a "major force in the profession".

Peter Griffin & Laura Robinson | September 22, 2017

Lenczner Slaght Ranked Among the Best

Almost half of the leading litigation firm’s lawyers are recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada.

August 22, 2017

Top 10 habits of a leading litigator

Peter Griffin was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer article Top 10 habits of a leading litigator on June 12, 2017 regarding what strategies, skills and steps litigation powerhouses employed to become a leading lawyer in their field.

Peter Griffin | June 12, 2017

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.

May 5, 2017

23 Percent of Lenczner Slaght Lawyers ranked in Benchmark Litigation 2017

12 Lenczner Slaght leading litigators are ranked in Benchmark Litigation's 2017 directory.

April 20, 2017

Lenczner Slaght is the Unrivaled Litigation Boutique in Chambers Global 2017

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 recognized in Lexpert ALM 500 Guide

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

Atos Inc v Sapient Canada Inc

Ontario Superior Court of Justice awards $5.5 million to Atos Inc following successful trial

December 8, 2016

16 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Ranked as Canada's Leading Litigators

Number of Lenczner Slaght lawyers ranked in the year-end Lexpert Special Edition published in conjunction with Report on Business magazine jumps to 16.

December 1, 2016

Litigating Contract Disputes

Peter Griffin will be co-chairing The Advocates' Society program "Litigating Contract Disputes". Peter will moderate the panels Drafting Effective Pleadings in Contract Disputes and View from the Bench: Litigating Contract Disputes.

Peter Griffin | June 22, 2021

Litigating Contract Disputes

Peter Griffin presented at The Advocates' Society's program "Litigating Contract Disputes". He will share his expertise on the panel Framing Your Contract Claim.

Peter Griffin | June 18, 2020

19th Annual Spring Symposium

Peter Griffin and Tom Curry spoke at The Advocates' Society's 19th Annual Spring Symposium on the module The Civil Advocate. Their session included an update on principles of civility for advocates and how to handle questions from the Bench on appeal.

Peter Griffin & Tom Curry | April 29, 2020

Professionalism and Civility at Trial

Peter Griffin presented at the Ontario Bar Association's premier program Anatomy of a Trial: A Deeper Dive Into Jury Trials that provided a comprehensive examination of the best techniques for conducting a jury trial. Peter spoke on the panel "Professionalism and Civility at Trial".

Peter Griffin | April 30, 2019

35th Annual Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration

Ian Binnie and Peter Griffin presented at the 35th Annual Joint Colloquium on International Arbitration. They shared their expertise on the panel discussion Mastering Effective Techniques for Cross-Examination.

Ian Binnie & Peter Griffin | December 7, 2018

Framing Your Contract Claim

Peter Griffin spoke at The Advocates' Society's program on "Litigating Contract Disputes". He was a member of the "Framing Your Contract Claim" panel.

Peter Griffin | June 21, 2018

15th Annual Symposium on Class Actions

As one of the leading experts in Class Actions, Peter Griffin spoke at Osgoode PD's 15th Annual Symposium on Class Actions on the panel "What Goes Around Comes Around: Lawyers Under Class Action Attack".

Peter Griffin | April 26, 2018

Motions Advocacy

Shara N. Roy and Peter Griffin presented at the Advocates' Society's program on Motions Advocacy. They shared their expertise and experience on how to prepare oral and written submissions.

Shara N. Roy & Peter Griffin | February 7, 2018

The Appeal: The Travel Ban on Trial in the Supreme Court of Stratford

Peter Griffin appeared at Stratford Festival's Forum Showcase on September 30, 2017. He acted as counsel to Romeo in the Appeal of Prince Escalus' executive order banishing Romeo from Verona. Peter cross-examined the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson appearing as the expert witness and challenged the legality of the travel ban.

Peter Griffin | October 2, 2017

The Advocates' Society Civil Litigation Skills Certificate Program - Trial from A to Z

Peter Griffin presented the Trial Preparation: 90 Day Checklist lecture for The Advocates' Society Civil Litigation Skills Certificate Program: Trial...

Peter Griffin | May 11, 2017

Law Society Medal (2021)

American College of Trial Lawyers (2004)

Fellow

Benchmark Canada (2012-2021)

Top 50 Trial Lawyer in Canada and Litigation Star – Competition, Commercial, Insolvency, Professional Liability, Securities, Insolvency

Best Lawyers in Canada (2006-2022)

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Director & Officer Liability, Health Care Law, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, Legal Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Securities

Best Lawyers in Canada (2013)

Toronto Corporate and Commercial Litigation "Lawyer of the Year"

Best Lawyers in Canada (2014)

Toronto Bet-the-Company Litigation "Lawyer of the Year"

Best Lawyers in Canada (2016)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Director and Officer Liability

Best Lawyers in Canada (2017)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Best Lawyers in Canada (2019)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Legal Malpractice Law (2019)

Best Lawyers in Canada (2020)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Appellate Practice

Canadian Lawyer (2014)

Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers - Corporate Commercial Law

Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2012-2021)

Class Actions, Commercial Arbitration, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, Litigation - Corporate Commercial, Litigation - Directors' & Officers' Liability, Litigation - Securities, Medical Negligence, Professional Liability

Chambers Canada (2016-2022)

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) (Nationwide – Canada); Litigation: General Commercial (Ontario); Litigation: Securities (Ontario)

Chambers Global (2012-2021)

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Canada); Dispute Resolution: Class Actions - Defence (Canada) (2017)

Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada (2013-2019)

Dispute Resolution, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, Corporate Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Securities Litigation

Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers (2013-2020)

Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (2016-2020)

Class Actions; Corporate Commercial Litigation; Director/Officer Liability Litigation; Securities Litigation

Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Peer Rating

Ontario Bar Association Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation (2017)

Practical Law Company

Ontario - Dispute Resolution

The Legal 500 Canada (2014-2021)

Dispute Resolution (Leading Lawyer), Restructuring and Insolvency (Recommended Lawyer 2019)

The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (2006-2015)

Class Actions, Corporate Commercial Litigation, Director & Officer Liability, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, Securities Litigation, 100 Most Creative Lawyers in Canada

The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (2006-2015)

Class Actions, Corporate Commercial Litigation, Director & Officer Liability, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, Securities Litigation,100 Most Creative Lawyers in Canada

Who's Who Legal Awards (2018)

Litigation Lawyer of the Year

Who's Who Legal: Canada (2006-2020)

Litigation, Restructuring & Insolvency

Who's Who Legal: Litigation (2018-2020)

Global Elite Thought Leader