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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.
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.
Mary M. omson is the head of the Advocacy Department in Gowlings' Toronto of-
fi ce and national leader of the fi rm's Product Liability practice. She is one of Canada's
pre-eminent practitioners in the areas of class actions, mass tort litigation, product liabil-
ity, pharma litigation, health law, consent law and privacy issues. omson has more than
30 years of experience representing clients before the courts, public inquiries, profession-
al regulatory bodies and other administrative tribunals. omson routinely acts as Cana-
dian lead and coordinating counsel in class actions and manages complex litigation across
Canada through robust project management. She combines her substantial courtroom
experience with an ability to supervise high-functioning teams providing detailed legal
analysis, delivering solid value and providing dedicated client service. omson works
closely with clients, assisting them in defi ning and implementing the necessary strategic
plan for their litigation.
Practices business litigation with a particular focus on corporate and securities litigation.
Has substantial experience in all levels of court in Ontario, in the Ontario Securities Com-
mission, 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 Litigation. For-
mer instructor and team leader at Osgoode Hall Law School Intensive Trial Advocacy
Workshop. Ontario Bar, 1983. BA (Law), 1979, Oxford University. LLB, 1981, Univer-
sity of Toronto.
Kent E.
Thomson
Davies Ward
Phillips &
Vineberg LLP
Tel: (416) 863-5566
Fax: (416) 863-0871
Toronto
Ronald G.
Slaght, QC
Lenczner Slaght
Royce Smith
Griffi n LLP
Tel: (416) 865-2929
Fax: (416) 865-2862
Toronto
Mary M.
Thomson
Gowling Lafl eur
Henderson LLP
Tel: (416) 862-4644
Fax: (416) 862-7661
Toronto
James C.
Tory
Torys LLP
Tel: (416) 865-7391
Fax: (416) 865-7380
Toronto
kentthomson@dwpv.com
rslaght@litigate.com
mary.thomson@gowlings.com
jctory@torys.com
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