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Bar Admissions:
- Ontario (1986)
Education:
- Osgoode Hall Law School (1984) LLB
- University of Waterloo (1981) BES (Urban Planning)

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Tom Curry

is Managing Partner at Lenczner Slaght.

"He is a gracious, brilliant, wise and very hardworking lawyer. He is a deep thinker and is very focused on achieving his clients’ goals. His client service is second to none." — Chambers Canada

Widely recognized as a leading trial and appellate counsel, Tom has a long record of success in high-profile litigation. He represents private and public sector clients in class actions, arbitrations, business disputes, administrative proceedings and judicial reviews, professional liability matters and intellectual property cases at both the trial and appellate levels. He appears before all levels of court and tribunals in Ontario, and maintains a busy and successful appellate practice. Tom regularly appears before the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and has appeared in other provincial appellate courts, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Tom is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and is certified as a specialist in civil litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada. He is a regular speaker on a wide variety of subjects relating to trial practice and substantive law.

Confidential Arbitration

Counsel to the successful claimant in an arbitration arising out of a shareholder dispute.

Tom Curry & Madison Robins | June 1, 2022

Burr v Tecumseh

Counsel to the successful Defendant, Tecumseh, at trial for manufacturer of electric motors in product liability action.

Tom Curry, Dena N. Varah, Sarah Bittman & Anna Hucman | February 24, 2022

Dosen v Meloche Monnex Financial Services Inc

Counsel for the successful Appellant in overturning decision concerning the law of abuse of process, issue estoppel and res judicata.

Tom Curry | February 1, 2022

2161907 Alberta Ltd v 11180673 Canada Inc

Counsel for the successful Appellant at the Court of Appeal in overturning a decision concerning the law of good faith.

Tom Curry | February 1, 2022

Florence v Benzaquen

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.

Tom Curry, Matthew B. Lerner, Brendan F. Morrison, Sean Blakeley & Tanya Rumo | July 27, 2021

Smith v Canada

Counsel for the intervener Ontario Superior Court Judges Association in the successful judicial review commenced by the Honourable Justice Patrick Smith challenging two decisions of the Canadian Judicial Council which were critical of Justice Smith’s decision to serve as Interim Dean (Academic) at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University.

Tom Curry, Scott Rollwagen & Margaret Robbins | May 21, 2020

Fiera Private Debt Inc et al v Private Debt Partners et al

Counsel to the defendants (plaintiffs by counterclaim) in an action alleging conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duties by former employees of a company. The counterclaim alleges that the plaintiffs have engaged in constructive dismissal and promulgated defamatory comments.

Tom Curry, Brian Kolenda & Adam H. Kanji | April 1, 2020

Nelson v Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Ontario

Counsel to the Defendant, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, on a successful motion to strike an action by an employee on the basis that the Court lacked jurisdiction over employment disputes that arise under collective agreements. The motion Judge’s decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal of Ontario.

Tom Curry & Delna Contractor | March 1, 2020

Alliance v Gardiner Roberts

Counsel to the Defendant barristers and solicitors in an action claiming damages of over $12 million arising from a dental equipment supply agreement. The plaintiffs alleged breach of fiduciary duties and negligence. At trial, nominal damages of only $2,000 were awarded.

Tom Curry, Rebecca Jones, Brendan F. Morrison, Sarah Bittman & Christina Shiels-Singh | January 6, 2020

Sakab Saudi Holding Company v Al Jabri et al

Counsel to Canadian cybersecurity suppliers in dispute between Saudi companies and former Minister of Saudi government. Successfully set aside Norwich Orders affecting the Canadian suppliers that had been obtained on an ex parte basis.

Tom Curry, Andrew Moeser, Scott Azzopardi & Sahar Talebi | January 1, 2020

Law Society of Ontario v Sorrenti

Counsel to the Law Society of Ontario in an application to have a trustee appointed over a Lawyer’s mortgage administration practice.

Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles, Kelly Hayden, Jenn Power, Grace Tsakas & Sarah Millar | September 30, 2019

Icona Hospitality v 2748355 Canada Inc et al

Counsel to a major real estate development company on appeal in a dispute relating to a large residential development and the interpretation of a restrictive covenant agreement.

Tom Curry, Andrew Parley, Matthew B. Lerner, Jonathan D. Langley & Scott Rollwagen | May 27, 2019

Stronach v Stronach

Counsel to Elfriede Stronach in a complex family business dispute. The lawsuit alleges that Belinda Stronach and Alon Ossip conspired to deceive Frank and Elfriede and to take control of the Stronach family empire, and claims damages for oppression, breach of trust, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Tom Curry & Paul-Erik Veel | January 30, 2019

Rooplal v Toronto Transit Commission

Counsel to the Toronto Transit Commission in an appeal about the applicability of limitation periods to claims for unidentified motor vehicle coverage.

Tom Curry & Adam H. Kanji | January 1, 2019

Storagevault Inc v Nationwide Self Stortage et al

Counsel to the defendants in a commercial dispute alleging breach of contract and misrepresentation.

Tom Curry & Adam H. Kanji | January 1, 2019

Inquiry of the Office of the Integrity Commissioner re: The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

Counsel to senior public official summonsed as part of the Integrity Commissioner’s inquiry relating to the appointment of Ron Taverner as Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police.

Tom Curry & Rebecca Jones | December 1, 2018

Healthy Body Services Inc v Raytek Communications

Counsel to the plaintiff in the trial and appeal of an action to recover proceeds of fraud alleged to have been knowingly received from a convicted fraudster.

Tom Curry, Matthew B. Lerner, Brian Kolenda & Danielle Glatt | August 30, 2018

Faas v Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation

Counsel to the respondent Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation in an application and appeal by a donor to have an investigation conducted by the Public Guardian and Trustee into how the Foundation had used his donation. The Foundation was successful in resisting the relief sought at the application stage, and in having that decision upheld at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Tom Curry, Rebecca Jones & Kelly Hayden | June 1, 2018

Experian v BDC

Counsel to Experian in an appeal to the Court of Appeal for Ontario heard February 13, 2018. Appeal was resolved before Judgment.

Peter Griffin, Tom Curry, Kelly Hayden & Megan Bradt | February 13, 2018

Jeffery v London Life Insurance Company

Counsel to the Law Foundation of Ontario successfully responding to an appeal regarding the payment of its levy in a class action.

Tom Curry & Paul-Erik Veel | December 31, 2017

Teva Canada Limited v Pfizer Canada Inc

Counsel to Pfizer in an action for damages under section 8 of the PM(NOC) Regulations relating to Lyrica (pregabalin), a neuropathic pain drug. The action proceeded to a five-week trial.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen, Paul-Erik Veel, James S.S. Holtom & Christina Shiels-Singh | January 1, 2015

Chen v Toronto Transit Commission

Counsel to the defendant Toronto Transit Commission in the trial of a claim for damages for injuries arising out of a pedestrian collision.

Tom Curry & Brendan F. Morrison | March 11, 2014

Sheridan Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd v Kyungshin-Lear Sales and Engineering

Counsel to a defendant in a multi-jurisdictional class action involving alleged price-fixing among automotive parts manufacturers.

Tom Curry & Monique Jilesen | February 20, 2013

Goodman v Viljoen

Counsel to the defendant physician in a compromised infant medical negligence action at trial and on appeal.

Tom Curry, Anne E. Posno & Rebecca Jones | December 1, 2012

Commissioner of Competition v Rogers Communications Inc

Counsel to the Commissioner of Competition in proceedings against Rogers Communications Inc. and Chatr Wireless Inc. relating to misleading advertising under the Deceptive Marketing Practices provisions of the Competition Act. The application involved successful defence to a constitutional challenge to certain provisions of the Competition Act brought by the respondents.

Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles, Paul-Erik Veel & Grace Tsakas | November 30, 2012

Partnership Arbitration

Counsel to the largely successful law firm respondent at an arbitration involving a partnership dispute.

Tom Curry & Rebecca Jones | November 16, 2012

Barclays Bank v Metcalfe &Mansfield (Devonshire Trust)

Counsel to Devonshire Trust in a case arising out of the disruption of the Canadian Asset Backed Commercial Paper market in August 2007. Devonshire Trust was successful after a lengthy trial. The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial judge's decision and found that Barclays' notice terminating the swap transaction was invalid because of Barclays' misrepresentation and bad faith.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen, Brian Kolenda & Christina Shiels-Singh | October 17, 2012

Mendlowitz v Chiang

Counsel to an individual in a series of complex proceedings relating to the enforcement of a foreign judgment, bankruptcy, and contempt of court.

In the course of the proceeding, Lenczner Slaght was counsel to the defendant on several trials, motions, and appeals, including in what has become one of the leading cases on civil contempt.

Tom Curry, Anne E. Posno & Constanza Pauchulo | July 1, 2012

Re Coventree Inc

Counsel to a former director and officer of Coventree Inc. in a regulatory proceeding before the Ontario Securities Commission in connection with disclosure obligations surrounding the collapse of the Asset Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) market in Canada. Counsel in appeals to the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen & Shara N. Roy | October 3, 2010

Timpano v Hurst

Counsel to successful defendant general surgeon on a dismissal of an appeal and at the trial of a medical negligence action involving a patient who suffered post-surgical complications and died.

Tom Curry & Anne E. Posno | December 1, 2009

Mazzucco v Herer

Counsel to the successful defendant physicians in a jury trial of a complex medical malpractice action relating to a stroke following childbirth. Includes important interim ruling relating to deductibility of disability benefit.

Tom Curry, Rebecca Jones & Kelly Hayden | April 16, 2001

Ivanhoé Cambridge II Inc v The Regional Municipality of York

Counsel to the applicant in a judicial review application arising out of the decision of the Regional Municipality of York to modify and approve an official plan amendment for the City of Vaughan.

Tom Curry, Scott Rollwagen & Ian MacLeod | April 11, 2001

Law Society of Upper Canada v Groia

Counsel to the Law Society of Upper Canada in the prosecution of a lawyer for professional misconduct. A three member panel of the Divisional Court affirmed the decision of an Appeal Panel of the Law Society of Upper Canada that found the lawyer had committed acts of professional misconduct. The Divisional Court also confirmed his penalty of a one month suspension and its $200,000 costs award in favour of the law society.

Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles, Andrew Porter & Laura Liu Brooksbank | April 9, 2001

Moore v Getahun

Counsel on appeal for the defendant physician in a proceeding alleging negligence in the treatment of a fractured wrist. The Court of Appeal's decision provided important guidance on the role of counsel in the preparation of expert reports and the limits on the production at trial of information from an expert witness's file.

Tom Curry & Jaan Lilles | April 8, 2001

Construction Arbitration

Counsel to a provincial government agency in an arbitration relating to a province-wide construction project.

Tom Curry & Andrew Parley | April 3, 2001

Ontario Power Authority

Counsel to the Ontario Power Authority in relation to the review of the construction and relocation of two gas plants by the Ontario legislature's Standing Committee on Justice Policy.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen, Andrew Parley & Christina Shiels-Singh | April 1, 2001

Inukshuk Wireless Partnership v 4253311 Canada Inc

Counsel to the defendants in an action relating to an alleged breach of an agreement to convey radio wave spectrum licenses.

Tom Curry, Lawrence E. Thacker, Matthew B. Lerner & Brian Kolenda | March 24, 2001

Law Society of Upper Canada v Opara

Counsel to the Law Society of Upper Canada in a successful appeal of a decision concerning unprofessional conduct by a barrister.

Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles, Andrew Porter & Laura Liu Brooksbank | March 22, 2001

Law Society of Upper Canada v DeMerchant

Counsel to the Law Society of Upper Canada in successfully defending a motion for production of prosecution documents on the basis of a claim of abuse of process.

Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles & Andrew Porter | March 21, 2001

Ramsay v Panasonic Corporation

Counsel to a defendant electronics company in a proposed British Columbia class action relating to allegations of price-fixing in the market for capacitors.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen & Paul-Erik Veel | March 10, 2001

Indcondo Building Corporation v Sloan

Counsel for defendants, Valerie Sloan and Cave Hill Properties Ltd., in a case relating to limitation periods for actions commenced under s. 38 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Tom Curry | February 17, 2001

Niagara Escarpment Commission v The Joint Board

Counsel for the successful respondent, Walker Aggregates Inc, in an application for judicial review of a decision of the Joint Board to grant conditional approval to Walker Aggregates to develop a quarry on land that falls within the Niagara Escarpment Plan area.

Tom Curry & Ian MacLeod | February 4, 2001

HSBC Bank Canada v Fuss

Counsel in an appeal from a trial judgment relating to the tort of unlawful conduct conspiracy.

Tom Curry | February 3, 2001

Eppich v Boiron Canada Inc

Counsel to Boiron, a Quebec based company, in a class action alleging misrepresentations in the marketing of a homeopathic medicine product.

Tom Curry & Monique Jilesen | February 2, 2001

Sazant v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Counsel to intervener physicians in a constitutional challenge to a provision of the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Tom Curry, Matthew Sammon & Jaan Lilles | January 12, 2001

Southcott Estates Inc v Toronto Catholic District School Board

Counsel for appellant/respondent on cross-appeal, Southcott Estates Inc., on an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the duty to mitigate losses and the availability of the remedy of specific performance in a breach of contract action.

Tom Curry & Paul-Erik Veel | December 24, 2000

Pastore v Aviva Canada Inc

Counsel for successful appellant on matter regarding the proper interpretation of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule of the Insurance Act and the scope of judicial review of decisions made in that context.

Tom Curry | December 20, 2000

Law Society of Upper Canada v Coady

Counsel for the Law Society in the successful prosecution of a member for professional misconduct. The decision was affirmed on appeal by the Law Society Appeal Panel.

Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles, Matthew B. Lerner & Lindsay Beck | November 23, 2000

The Superintendent of Bankruptcy v 407 ETR Concession Company Ltd

Counsel to 407 ETR before the Supreme Court of Canada in a division of powers case regarding the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Tom Curry & Andrew Parley | November 8, 2000

Law Society of Upper Canada v Ross

Counsel for the Law Society in an appeal from a Discipline Committee decision.

Tom Curry & Nina Bombier | October 15, 2000

Toronto Police Association v Ontario (Civilian Commission on Police Services)

Counsel for the intervenors Toronto Police Services Board and Chief of Police on an application for judicial review of a decision of the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services regarding the investigation of a police officer.

Tom Curry | September 7, 2000

Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police v MacDonald

Counsel for Commissioner of the OPP in judicial review proceedings in the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal for Ontario relating to hearings under the Police Services Act.

Tom Curry | September 6, 2000

Blue Star Trailer Rentals Inc v 407 ETR Concession Co

Counsel in a successful appeal, holding 407 ETR was permitted to charge tolls for transport truck trailers under the Highway 407 Act.

Tom Curry | July 6, 2000

Precious Metal Capital Corp v Smith

Counsel in an appeal concerning the jurisdiction of the Court relating to a foreign mine.

Tom Curry | July 5, 2000

Lester v Ontario (Racing Commission)

Counsel in an application for judicial review of an order of the Ontario Racing Commission finding that the Applicants had breached the Rules of Standardbred Racing.

Tom Curry | July 2, 2000

Law Society of Upper Canada v Canada (Attorney General)

Counsel on a motion to authorize a Law Society of Upper Canada Investigator to seize evidence from the RCMP. Raised issues of constitutional law.

Tom Curry & Rebecca Jones | July 1, 2000

Re Metcalfe &Mansfield Alternative Investments II Corp

Counsel to a sponsor in wide ranging and innovative restructuring of asset backed commercial paper in Canada.

Tom Curry | June 29, 2000

Ontario (Racing Commission) v Hudon

Counsel to the applicant in an application for judicial review from a decision of the Ontario Racing Commission concerning the admissibility of a confession.

Tom Curry | June 28, 2000

Smith v Toronto Police Association

Counsel in application to declare the actions of a non-share capital corporation to be ultra vires the corporation's constitution. On appeal, the Court of Appeal affirmed that the actions were ultra vires.

Tom Curry & Dena N. Varah | June 24, 2000

Franklin v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Counsel to a physician in a judicial review application concerning the jurisdiction of the Discipline Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to order payment of costs in certain circumstances.

Tom Curry | June 14, 2000

Law Society of Upper Canada v Neinstein

Counsel to the Law Society of Upper Canada in connection with appeals to the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal for Ontario on a professional discipline matter.

Tom Curry | January 11, 2000

Sanctuary et al v Toronto (City) et al

Counsel to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in partnership with a coalition of public interest organizations, in proceedings against the City of Toronto, fighting for better protections and conditions in the City’s shelter system and respite sites in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tom Curry, Andrew Porter & Sahar Talebi

Amelin Resources Inc v Victory Energy Operations LLC

Counsel to Victory Energy Operations, a U.S. manufacturer of industrial steam boilers, alleging breach of contract and conspiracy.

Tom Curry & Christopher Yung

Select Committee on Financial Transparency

Counsel to corporate witnesses testifying at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Select Committee on Financial Transparency.

Tom Curry, Monique Jilesen, Rebecca Jones, Jessica Roher & Chloe Boubalos

Karagiannis v Riapov

Counsel to the appellant Nicholas Danikas on the successful appeal of an order dismissing the action for delay.

Tom Curry & Robert Trenker

Saleh v Nebel

Counsel to the cross appellant Ludwig Nebel on the successful appeal of the trial judge’s decision to deny costs to the successful defendant.

Tom Curry & Robert Trenker

International Academy of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) - Honourary Member
The Advocates' Society
Ontario Bar Association
Nipissing University - Board of Governors (2012-2020)
Canadian General Counsel Awards - Advisory Board Member

Settlement Reached in Reichmann Litigation

Abraham Reichmann is very pleased to announce that he has reached a private and confidential settlement of the Reichmann v Reichmann et al lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice concerning Ralph and Ada Reichmann.

Tom Curry | April 7, 2022

The 2022 Lexpert Directory Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence

31 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners across 18 fields.

February 25, 2022

Lenczner Slaght Ranked for the 20th Consecutive Year in Chambers Global

Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized for its dispute resolution expertise by world-renowned directory, Chambers Global, alongside notable full-service, national, and international firms.

February 17, 2022

Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke (and Negligence)

In Burr v Tecumseh, our expert litigators successfully defended, at trial, against claims of negligence against the manufacturer of a component part in an end use appliance which caused a house fire.

Tom Curry, Dena N. Varah & Sarah Bittman | February 15, 2022

Lenczner Slaght’s 21st Year at the Centre of the Lexpert Bull’s Eye

Lenczner Slaght continues to be recognized as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation by the 2022 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

January 6, 2022

Lexpert Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Expertise

Following an in-depth peer review process, the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers guide recognizes 19 Lenczner Slaght lawyers for their extensive courtroom experience and subject-matter expertise.

November 26, 2021

Top 10 Business Decisions of 2020-2021

In Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2020-2021 article, Lenczner Slaght is featured for its involvement in Grant Thornton LLP v New Brunswick and Corner Brook (City) v Bailey. Peter Griffin also provides his expert insights on the significance of Grant Thornton LLP v New Brunswick for the feature.

November 25, 2021

Legal 500 Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Dominance

Legal 500 recognizes Canada’s leading litigation firm as “a regular fixture in the country’s ground-breaking contentious cases”.

November 12, 2021

Re-writing the Playbook: Top 10 Civil Litigation Boutiques

In the latest InHouse feature, Canadian Lawyer once again highlights the firms from their Top 10 Civil Litigation Boutiques in Canada list.

Tom Curry & Paul-Erik Veel | September 24, 2021

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

Mastering the Art of Examining Witnesses

Tom Curry will co-lead The Advocates' Society's flagship program on direct and cross examinations. Tom is looking forward to sharing core advocacy skills with practical techniques honed through dozens of trials.

Tom Curry | September 23, 2022

Your First Civil Trial

Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at the OBA's program titled Your First Civil Trial. Tom will present on the panel "Use of Discovery Transcripts and Appeal Proofing Your Case".

Tom Curry | March 31, 2022

Substantive Law for Litigators: Torts

Tom Curry is presenting at the Law Society of Ontario's program "Substantive Law for Litigators: Torts". He'll be speaking on the panel "Cause of Harm".

Tom Curry | March 30, 2022

Continuing Medical Education Seminar: Obstetrical Malpractice

Tom Curry shared his expertise at Mount Sinai Hospital's Continuing Medical Education Seminar. Tom led discussions on "Pre Term Labour" and "Medical Legal Response and Case Examples".

Tom Curry | January 22, 2022

Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series

Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series. In this series, seasoned litigators and judges shared their most effective discovery techniques over four sessions, providing attendees with the tools, tips and strategies needed to get the most out of their next discovery.

Tom Curry | January 20, 2022

The Dilemmas Behind the Scenes: Assignment and Removal of Adjudicators

Tom Curry was invited to speak at the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals' webinar titled The Dilemmas Behind the Scenes: Assignment and Removal of Adjudicators. The webinar explored the issues of who sits on cases, and the exercise of the chair’s power to assign members, from a variety of different angles.

Tom Curry | November 17, 2021

TBLA Virtual Fall Conference 2021

Tom Curry presented at the Thunder Bay Law Association's Fall Conference. Tom spoke about the anticipated changes to Rule 53.03 and how it will impact litigation practices throughout Ontario.

Tom Curry | October 27, 2021

Leadership in a Time of Uncertainty – Lessons Learned From Success

Tom Curry spoke at the Canadian Law Awards on the panel Leadership in a Time of Uncertainty – Lessons Learned From Success. The panel shared their lessons learned from leading through times of change and uncertainty.

Tom Curry | May 20, 2021

Anatomy of a Trial: Successful Trial Strategy

Tom Curry shared his expertise at the OBA's premier program Anatomy of a Trial: Successful Trial Strategy. His panel discussed trial lessons learned on appeal.

Tom Curry | April 23, 2021

Foundations in Judicial Competencies

Tom Curry shared his expertise at the OBA's Foundations in Judicial Competencies: Certificate Program. Tom shared his insights on some of the essential pillars of judicial excellence, namely, independence, integrity and diligence.

Tom Curry | April 14, 2021

Civility in Changing Times

Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Civility in Changing Times program. The program brought together judges and leading litigators to discuss how to navigate civility issues in written correspondence, at discovery, mediation, arbitration and in the heat of trial.

Tom Curry | December 17, 2019

Trial Advocacy in Action: The Rosenberg Spy Case

Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Trial Advocacy in Action program on The Rosenberg Spy Case. The program will provide a step by step through preparing for and conducting a trial, from the art of opening statements, to masterful examinations to powerful closing arguments.

Tom Curry | September 10, 2019

Transforming your Litigation Skills into Leadership Skills

At the Advocate’s Society’s program Leadership Skills for Litigators, Tom Curry shared his expert tips and in-depth experience on the panel “Transforming your Litigation Skills into Leadership Skills.”

Tom Curry | March 29, 2019

Appeals: Principles & Practice

Tom Curry taught University of Toronto law students about Appellate Advocacy.

Tom Curry | March 11, 2019

The Art of Examinations

Tom Curry co-presented at the Ontario Bar Association's Your First Civil Trial program on the panel The Art of Examinations. He shared his expert and practical advice on mastering direct examinations and cross-examinations.

Tom Curry | March 1, 2019

One-Judge Civil Case Management Pilot

Tom Curry co-presented at the Ontario Bar Association's Civil Litigation Program. He discussed how the new one-judge civil case management pilot will function, the types of cases included, and the availability of fixed-trial dates.

Tom Curry | February 25, 2019

Annual Review of Insolvency Law 2019

Tom Curry shared his expertise at the 16th Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference as part of the panel “Paramountcy – Does Insolvency Always Trump?”

Tom Curry | February 1, 2019

Obstetrical Malpractice: A Survival Guide for 2019

Tom Curry was a legal moderator at Mount Sinai Hospital for the OB Malpractice 2019 Program Obstetrical Malpractice: A Survival Guide for 2019.

Tom Curry | January 12, 2019

Attacking Credibility in Cross-Examination

Tom Curry presented at The Advocates' Society's program Focus on Credibility on November 21, 2018. He shared his expertise on the panel Attacking Credibility in Cross-Examination.

Tom Curry | November 21, 2018

Mastering the Art of Examining Witnesses

Tom Curry was a course leader at The Advocates' Society's program:"Mastering the Art of Examining Witnesses". As a leading litigator, he taught core advocacy skills and practical techniques to better examine witnesses.

Tom Curry | October 3, 2018

Law Society Medal (2019)

Nipissing University (2021)

Honorary Degree, Doctor of Letters

Benchmark Canada (2012-2022)

Top 50 Trial Lawyer in Canada and Litigation Star – Arbitration, Class Action, Commercial, Intellectual Property, Professional Liability

Benchmark Canada (2019)

Ontario Litigator of the Year

Best Lawyers in Canada (2006-2022)

Administrative & Public Law, Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability

Best Lawyers in Canada (2015)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Health Care Law

Best Lawyers in Canada (2016)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Medical Negligence

Best Lawyers in Canada (2019)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Medical Negligence

Best Lawyers in Canada (2021)

Toronto "Lawyer of the Year" in Health Care Law

Best Lawyers in Canada: Lawyer of the Year (2017)

Appellate Practice

Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2012-2022)

Class Actions, Commercial Arbitration, Litigation - Corporate Commercial, Litigation - Directors' & Officers' Liability, Litigation - Public Law, Litigation - Securities, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Professional Liability

Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility (2018)

Chambers Canada (2016-2022)

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

Chambers Global (2012-2022)

Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Canada)

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

Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Securities Litigation

Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Health Sciences Lawyers (2021)

Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers (2020-2022)

Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers (2013-2021)

Lexpert Zenith Award (2014)

Corporate Commercial Litigation

Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (2016-2021)

Class Actions; Corporate Commercial Litigation; Directors' & Officers' Liability Litigation; Securities Litigation

Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Peer Rating

Practical Law Company

Ontario - Dispute Resolution

The Advocates' Society Award for Excellence in Teaching

The Law Society of Upper Canada

Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation

The Legal 500 Canada (2014-2022)

Dispute Resolution (Leading Lawyer), Competition and Antitrust (Recommended Lawyer 2018), Intellectual Property (Recommended Lawyer 2018)

The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (2012-2016)

Corporate Commercial Litigation

Who's Who Legal: 5th Edition (2014)

Canada's Leading Business Lawyers

Who's Who Legal: Canada (2013-2021)

Litigation

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

Leading Lawyer