Areas of Practice

Investor Securities Litigation & Class Actions

 

  • Securities offerings fraud and misrepresentation claims (IPOs, bought deals, prospectus exempt offerings of equity and debt)

  • Continuous disclosure fraud and misrepresentation claims

  • Takeover circular misrepresentation claims

  • Derivative actions and oppression claims

  • Private equity disputes

 
 

Institutional Investor Opt-Out Litigation

 

  • Securities fraud and misrepresentation claims (primary and secondary market)

    Institutional investors have:

  • Control over litigation strategy and settlement (cf. remaining passive in a securities class action);

  • Potentially broader claims than asserted class claims; and

  • Potentially better opportunities for maximizing recoveries.

 
 

High Value Fraud & Asset Recovery

 

  • Fraudulent investment schemes

  • Private equity fraud and misrepresentation claims

  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments

  • Facilitation of foreign enforcement

 

Pro Bono Capital Markets Dispute Resolution

 

Select, market sector non-specific, small investor loss claims