With extensive knowledge of conducting investigations, Torys stands out for its in white-collar crime. The group specializes in c-suite misconduct and fraudulent action, governance reviews, and crisis response and management. Leadership of the practice is shared between John Fabello and Lisa Talbot. Fabello is very experienced in securities litigation, internal investigations, crisis management and regulatory compliance. Talbot conducts investigations into mismanagement of public funds, policy breaches and financial regulatory non-compliance. Rebecca Wise is recommended for her expertise in internal investigations, financial misconduct and corruption.
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Key clients
- Bank of America Corporation and Merrill Lynch Commodities Inc.
- KSV Kofman Inc.
Work highlights
Representing Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Commodities in proposed class actions in Ontario and Quebec alleging conspiracy and market manipulation in the global gold and silver markets, including gold and silver bullion, gold and silver futures, shares of gold- and silver-focused ETFs, and more.
Acts for KSV Kofman (now KSV Restructuring) on various matters, including as the court officer in the CCAA proceedings of Bondfield Construction Company Limited, a family-owned Canadian construction company and in its capacity as receiver and trustee-in-bankruptcy of Forma-Con, a subsidiary of Bondfield.
Practice head
John Fabello; Lisa Talbot
Other key lawyers
Rebecca Wise