An increasingly prominent firm for IP law, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP continues to scale up its offering. In October 2024, counsel Dian Howard joined from Manulife, while Kassandra Shortt made partner in January 2025, both are in Toronto. Striking a balance between litigation and non-contentious work, the growing team demonstrates adept handling of all key areas of IP. Toronto-based department chair Casey Chisick is widely recognized as a market leader in copyright law, while Vancouver-based Karen MacDonald and Toronto partners Andrew Skodyn and Mark Davis are recommended IP litigators. Rising partner Jessica Zagar is also noted for IP disputes.
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Key clients
- NIKE Innovate
- Fenix Outdoor
- Mattel
- Davide Campari – Milano
- Shawn Mendes
- Avril Lavigne
- Normark Corporation / Rapala VMC Oyj
- Recipe Unlimited Corporation
- Mary Brown’s
- Smoke’s Poutinerie
- Little Caesar Enterprises
- Mondofix
- Cajun Funding Corp
- Edible IP
- SureWerx USA/JET Equipment & Tools, subsidiaries and its 17+ umbrella businesses
- RE/MAX
- Premium Brands, and its 50+ businesses
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Casey Chisick
Other key lawyers
Karen MacDonald; Andrew Skodyn; Mark Davis; Jessica Zagar; Sean Jackson; Steven Kennedy; Eric Mayzel; Dian Howard; Kassandra Shortt