Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Praised for its ‘in-depth knowledge’, ’skill, dedication and work ethic’, the group at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP demonstrates strength in commercial, competition, corporate and securities litigation. The team has experience appearing before trial and appellate courts throughout Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada, and administrative tribunals, such as the Competition Tribunal and the Ontario Securities Commission. Kent Thomson steers the group and leads disputes involving the law of oppression, libel law, tax law, plans of arrangement, intellectual property, and copyright and broadcasting law. Additional key partners include class action, competition, and securities litigation specialist, Sandra Forbes; Matthew Milne-Smith, who majors on constitutional challenges, complex class actions and novel tort claims; and Derek Ricci, who is well-versed in mining, telecoms and securities disputes. Luis Sarabia, Maureen Littlejohn, Chantelle Cseh and Steven Frankel are also noted; Chenyang Li is the key associate-level contact.