Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Joe McArthur

Joe practices as counsel in domestic and international arbitration proceeding and Canadian court proceedings. As an experienced trial and arbitration counsel he has represented both public and private companies in various industries, including mining, infrastructure, utilities, financial services and technology. In addition to his arbitration counsel work Joe sits regularly as arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations.  

Sean Boyle

Sean’s litigation practice focuses on all aspects of complex commercial disputes with an emphasis on securities litigation, mining disputes, and defending class actions. He frequently advises on compliance with domestic and international anticorruption legislation, including investigations and due diligence. Sean has extensive experience in take-over bid litigation, contested merger transactions, plans of arrangements and shareholder dissent proceedings. He regularly advises directors and officers of corporation on their duties and obligations relating to corporate governance and business disputes such as derivative actions, oppression remedies and shareholder disputes. Sean also defends clients in complex multi-jurisdictional matters before provincial securities commissions and other securities regulatory organizations throughout Canada. His experience also includes a lengthy secondment to the British Columbia Securities Commission (enforcement division).

Roy Millen

Roy has particular experience in Indigenous rights and title, and litigation involving commercial and administrative matters. Clients appreciate Roy's ability to provide prompt, straightforward and business-savvy advice in areas of the law that are complex and continually evolving. In the area of Aboriginal law, Roy advises private-sector clients across Canada on the development of energy, mining and other major projects, and relationships with Indigenous peoples. He negotiates commercial agreements, impact benefit agreements, consultation protocols and other arrangements with First Nations, Métis and other Indigenous groups. He also assists clients in navigating the regulatory processes necessary to secure project approval, including the implications of UNDRIP, and defends proponents from litigation challenges brought by Indigenous communities and individuals.

Peter Rubin

Peter practice focuses on restructuring and insolvency and complex commercial litigation matters. His R&I practice involves advising debtor companies, lender syndicates, secured and unsecured creditors, purchasers of distressed assets, debtor-in-possession lenders, and other parties affected by business insolvency issues. He has acted as independent counsel for monitors in reorganization cases, receivers and trustees in bankruptcy. Peter's commercial litigation practice focuses on contractual disputes, tax appeals, tort claims, shareholder and securities litigation, equitable remedies, including fiduciary duties and creditors' rights. Peter has co-authored Continuing Legal Education (CLE) papers, frequently appears as a lecturer at insolvency conferences, and is a contributing author to a comprehensive text on government liability. He is also a regular guest lecturer at the Law Society's professional legal training course.

Laura Cundari

Partner

Alexandra Luchenko

Alexandra has expertise as lead counsel in complex commercial and transactional matters before all levels of Court in Canada, a number of administrative tribunals and arbitration proceedings. She utilizes her litigation experience to lead internal investigations and to guide companies through crisis management situations, including assisting clients experiencing a data breach or cybersecurity incidents, with a view to proactively mitigate litigation risk. A considerable amount of Alexandra’s experience involves multifaceted legal and reputational issues that require coordination of numerous areas of specialization, including regulatory compliance, forensic investigation and media relations. She has significant experience working on behalf of private equity clients and financial institutions as well as mining, resource, health sciences and technology companies. At all times, Alexandra’s goal is to develop creative solutions and execute legal strategy with a view to advancing client objectives. Alexandra serves as the chair of the Equity and Diversity Committee of Blakes’ Vancouver office, serves on its Associate Committee and is the co-Chair of the Vancouver Chapter of the Women’s White Collar Defence Association. She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner.