Our Track Record Speaks

We don't just talk strategy – we deliver results that matter. Here's a look at some of the disputes we've resolved and the wins we've secured for our clients across Canada.

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Corporate Litigation Case result
$47M Shareholder Dispute Resolution

Technology sector dispute involving minority shareholder oppression claims...

$47M Shareholder Dispute Resolution

Represented a minority shareholder group in a tech startup where the majority was trying to squeeze them out through dilutive financing rounds. We proved oppressive conduct and secured a buyout at fair market value plus damages.

Outcome: Settlement of $47M for clients

Duration: 18 months

Contract Disputes Case result
Construction Contract Breach Defence

Multi-million dollar claim dismissed over alleged project delays and cost overruns...

Construction Contract Breach Defence

Our client, a major GTA developer, faced a $23M claim from a general contractor alleging wrongful termination. We demonstrated through contemporaneous records that the contractor's work was substandard and behind schedule.

Outcome: Complete dismissal of claim, costs awarded to client

Duration: 14 months

IP Protection Case result
Trade Secret Misappropriation Victory

Software company's proprietary algorithms stolen by former employees...

Trade Secret Misappropriation Victory

Three departing engineers took proprietary source code to a competitor. We moved fast with an ex parte injunction, secured digital forensics evidence, and pursued both civil and criminal remedies simultaneously.

Outcome: Permanent injunction, $8.2M damages, criminal charges filed

Duration: 11 months

M&A Advisory Case result
Post-Closing Purchase Price Dispute

Buyer claimed undisclosed liabilities after $180M acquisition closed...

Post-Closing Purchase Price Dispute

Represented the seller in arbitration where the buyer tried to claw back $32M claiming breach of reps and warranties. We showed that everything was properly disclosed in the data room and that buyer's due diligence team simply missed it.

Outcome: Arbitration award in favour of seller, buyer's claim reduced to $1.8M

Duration: 22 months

Employment Law Case result
Class Action Defence - Overtime Claims

Retail chain facing potential $65M class action over unpaid overtime...

Class Action Defence - Overtime Claims

Store managers claimed they were misclassified and owed OT for years of extra hours. We successfully argued they met the managerial exemption criteria and that their compensation packages were competitive and appropriately structured.

Outcome: Class certification denied, individual claims settled for nuisance value

Duration: 26 months

Corporate Litigation Case result
Fraudulent Conveyance Recovery

Recovered assets transferred to family members before bankruptcy filing...

Fraudulent Conveyance Recovery

Principal of a failing company transferred real estate and investments to his spouse and kids right before declaring insolvency. We traced the assets, proved fraudulent intent, and got court orders reversing the transfers.

Outcome: $12.4M in assets recovered for creditors

Duration: 16 months

Regulatory Compliance Case result
Securities Investigation Defence

Successfully defended client against OSC insider trading allegations...

Securities Investigation Defence

OSC staff alleged that our client, a senior executive, traded on material non-public info ahead of a major announcement. Through detailed trading records and communications analysis, we showed the trades were part of a pre-existing plan.

Outcome: Investigation closed with no findings or penalties

Duration: 19 months

Contract Disputes Case result
International Supply Agreement Dispute

Cross-border dispute with Chinese manufacturer over defective components...

International Supply Agreement Dispute

Canadian manufacturer received defective auto parts causing massive production delays and customer claims. The supplier refused to acknowledge liability. We enforced an arbitration clause in Singapore and obtained a substantial award.

Outcome: $18.7M arbitration award including consequential damages

Duration: 24 months

IP Protection Case result
Trademark Infringement & Brand Protection

Fashion retailer's brand diluted by counterfeit online sellers...

Trademark Infringement & Brand Protection

A luxury Canadian fashion brand was getting hammered by knockoffs flooding online marketplaces. We coordinated takedowns across multiple platforms, sued the worst offenders in Federal Court, and helped implement an ongoing monitoring program.

Outcome: Over 2,000 listings removed, $3.4M judgment against major infringers

Duration: 13 months

Employment Law Case result
Wrongful Dismissal Defence - C-Suite

Former CEO claimed $4.5M in wrongful dismissal damages and bonuses...

Wrongful Dismissal Defence - C-Suite

Terminated CEO alleged he was owed 24 months notice plus performance bonuses. We established just cause through documented performance issues and breaches of fiduciary duty, including undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Outcome: Just cause finding upheld, claim dismissed entirely

Duration: 15 months

Corporate Litigation Case result
Partnership Dissolution & Buyout

Three-way partnership deadlock in professional services firm...

Partnership Dissolution & Buyout

Three equal partners in an engineering firm couldn't agree on anything anymore. We negotiated a structured buyout that let our client acquire the business while the others moved on with fair compensation and non-compete protections in place.

Outcome: Successful dissolution, client retained business with 18-month payment terms

Duration: 9 months

Regulatory Compliance Case result
Environmental Compliance Penalty Reduction

Manufacturing client facing $2.8M in environmental fines and charges...

Environmental Compliance Penalty Reduction

MOE proposed massive penalties for alleged discharge violations. We demonstrated that our client had invested heavily in compliance upgrades and that the violations were due to equipment failures beyond their control, not negligence.

Outcome: Penalties reduced to $425K with payment plan, no criminal charges

Duration: 12 months

Every dispute is different, but our approach stays the same

We get to know your business, understand what's actually at stake, and craft a strategy that makes sense for your situation – not just legally, but commercially too. If you're dealing with a complex business dispute, let's talk about how we can help.

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