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Robert Staley's practice focuses on complex commercial, securities and class-action liti-
gation and securities enforcement. He has a broad trial and appellate practice in all levels
of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and before provincial securities com-
missions. Staley regularly advises Boards of Directors, Audit Committees and Special
Committees in connection with internal and regulatory investigations and in connection
with litigious transactions. Peer-review publications have recognized Staley as "a brilliant
lawyer – he's a real strategist, has the ability to see the big picture, and does a superb job …
in court," for his "his skilled handling of complex cases," as "absolutely fi rst rate at examin-
ing and cross-examining witnesses," for his "excellent courtroom presence," his ability to
provide "practical and concise advice," as "a masterful strategic thinker" and as "an extreme-
ly able, tactical lawyer who always knows cases inside-out." In 2014 he was recognized by
Benchmark Canada as Canada's Securities Litigator of the Year.
Founding partner. Extraordinary negotiating abilities, superb advocacy and sophisticat-
ed business acumen ensure Ronald Slaght's continued leadership among Canadian litiga-
tors. In addition to a formidable reputation in commercial and securities litigation, he has
built an eclectic practice based on his vast experience in administrative law, real property,
intellectual property and class actions. e former head of the trial practice program at the
University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Slaght has received the highest honors from leading
lawyers' organizations for his contributions to the profession — and particularly for his
eff orts to encourage civility in litigation.
Head of the Litigation Department of Davies in Toronto, with extensive experience in
complex, "high stakes" litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Has acted as counsel in a
number of leading cases in Canada in a wide range of areas, including commercial disputes,
securities cases, competition law and class actions. Has recently argued successfully a num-
ber of appeals in the Supreme Court of Canada involving the law of oppression, plans of
arrangement, the intersection of copyright and broadcasting law and the law of contested
elections. Has also conducted complex domestic and international arbitrations in Canada,
the US, Europe and Africa. Recognized repeatedly as one of Canada's leading litigation
counsel, including in e Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in
Canada. Named Canada's leading competition litigator in 2013 by Benchmark. Fellow of
the American College of Trial Lawyers and recipient of Martindale-Hubbell's highest
ranking for legal ability and integrity.
Practices business litigation with a particular focus on corporate and securities litiga-
tion. Has substantial experience in all levels of court in Ontario, in the Ontario Securities
Commission, and in commercial arbitrations and mediations. Recognized in Chambers
Global and in Who's Who Legal as a leading business litigator. Fellow, American College
of Trial Lawyers. Member of the Editorial Board of Federated Press's Corporate Litiga-
tion. Former instructor and team leader at Osgoode Hall Law School Intensive Trial Ad-
vocacy Workshop. Ontario Bar, 1983. BA (Law), 1979, Oxford University. LLB, 1981,
University of Toronto.
Robert W.
Staley
Bennett
Jones LLP
Tel: (416) 777-4857
Fax: (416) 863-1716
Toronto
Ronald G.
Slaght, QC
Lenczner Slaght
Royce Smith
Griffi n LLP
Tel: (416) 865-2929
Fax: (416) 865-2862
Toronto
Kent E.
Thomson
Davies Ward
Phillips &
Vineberg LLP
Tel: (416) 863-5566
Fax: (416) 863-0871
Toronto
James C.
Tory
Torys LLP
Tel: (416) 865-7391
Fax: (416) 865-7380
Toronto
staleyr@bennettjones.com
rslaght@litigate.com
kentthomson@dwpv.com
jctory@torys.com
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