Torys‘ Toronto-based group routinely represents a range of domestic and international companies in shareholder litigation, breach of contract and corporate governance matters. The practice is co-led by Linda Plumpton, who is focused on competition litigation, securities litigation, class action defence, and corporate and commercial disputes. Alongside her, Gillian Dingle routinely supports leading capital market players in professional liability claims, securities class actions and regulatory investigations. Additional key figures include Sheila Block, who demonstrates expertise in IP, defamation and administrative law disputes, and Sarah Whitmore, who handles employment, media and public law disputes. Another key figure is seasoned litigator Andrew Bernstein.
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‘Linda Plumpton is an excellent advisor - she is knowledgeable and practical and gives risk appropriate advice. Gillian Dingle is also a terrific advisor with practical and sensible advice. They make a terrific team.'
Key clients
- Live Nation Entertainment
- Ticketmaster LLC
- NOVA Chemicals Corporation
- KSV Kofman
- Canadian National Railway
- Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership
Work highlights
- Acted for Live Nation and its related entities and subsidiary companies on class actions proposed in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Québec and British Columbia concerning allegations of violations of the federal Competition Act, as well as violations of provincial consumer protection laws, in connection with secondary market ticket sales.
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