Dentons' Ontario disputes offering takes in commercial litigation, insurance litigation, shareholder dispute litigation, product liability litigation and class actions. The practice is directed by Douglas Stewart, who also co-leads the firm’s insurance group, and who specializes in commercial and civil litigation, with an emphasis on professional liability matters. Also noted are Matthew Fleming (class actions, securities litigation, product liability, regulatory and professional liability matters); Michael Schafler (arbitration and litigation); and Mark Evans (business disputes, securities-related frauds and the recovery of misappropriated assets). Marina Sampson left the firm in February 2024.
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Key clients
- Niantic
- Amazon
- Alberta Securities Commission
- Virginia Surety
- IDI Strategies
- Cidel Trust Company
- The Parent Company
- Gold Flora
- Subaru Canada
- Arch Insurance
Work highlights
- Represented Niantic following the allegation in class actions that elements of their games infringe the Competition Act.
- Assisted The Parent Company in securing court approval of a contested plan of arrangement transaction.
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Practice head
Douglas Stewart
Other key lawyers
Matthew Fleming; Michael Schafler; Mark Evans