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- University of Western Ontario (2019) JD (Distinction)
- University of Ottawa (2013) BA (Specialization in English)
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Sean Blakeley
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Sean maintains a broad civil litigation practice which includes complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, professional liability, and public and administrative law. Sean has appeared as counsel at all levels of court in Ontario and regularly appears before administrative tribunals and boards.
Sean completed his Juris Doctor at Western Law. In addition to earning several prizes and scholarships – including the Robert M. Solomon Scholarship in Tort Law and the Canvasback Publishing Prize in Administrative Law – Sean completed the JD program as Western Law’s 2019 Gold Medalist.
Prior to attending law school, Sean worked for many years as a chef in Ottawa, where he held a senior position at one of the city’s top restaurants.
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Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada Inc v Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc
Counsel to Jardine Lloyd Thompson in an action alleging breach of fiduciary duties, breach of contract and misappropriation of confidential information.
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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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2730453 Ontario Inc v 2380673 Ontario Inc
Counsel to the successful land developer at trial seeking specific performance of an agreement for the purchase of land for commercial development. Successfully obtained a Certificate of Pending Litigation pending the trial of the action.
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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The Advocates’ Society
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Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (Judicial Committee) v Wall
Until recently, there was some uncertainty as to whether, in some circumstances, the decisions of private organizations might be subject to judicial review.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Five New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to add to its collective experience and knowledge with the addition of five exceptional associates.
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Gold Medal (2019)
University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law