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Founding partner. Extraordinary negotiating abilities, superb advocacy and sophisti-
cated business acumen ensure Ronald Slaght's continued leadership among Canadian
litigators. 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. Slaght has received the highest honors
from leading lawyers' organizations for his contributions to the profession — and partic-
ularly for his efforts to encourage civility in litigation.
Brian Kapusianyk practices in the areas of insurance and commercial litigation with
an emphasis in professional liability, construction law, commercial insurance coverage
and defense, as well as personal injury and products liability litigation. He has acted on
matters in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Yukon
Territory. He has appeared in the courts at all levels, including the Federal Court, Trial
Division, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Kapusianyk
has been retained to act for architects, engineers, land surveyors, lawyers, accountants
and many other professionals. Has been recognized in various publications, includ-
ing Lexpert® magazine, e Best Lawyers in Canada, e Lexpert®/American Lawyer
Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, and the International Who's Who of Insur-
ance & Reinsurance Lawyers. Kapusianyk has spoken at many seminars and conferences
throughout North America.
Ronald G.
Slaght, QC
Lenczner Slaght
Royce Smith
Griffin LLP
Tel: (416) 865-2929
Fax: (416) 865-2862
Toronto
Brian G.
Kapusianyk,
QC
Gowling Lafleur
Henderson LLP
Tel: (403) 298-1014
Fax: (403) 263-9193
Calgary
rslaght@litigate.com
brian.kapusianyk@gowlings.com
PRODUCT LIABILITY
Robert Charbonneau is focused primarily on class actions, insurance law, professional
liability of insurance brokers, product liability, and civil liability in aviation matters, an
important part of which has cross-border implications. He has handled class actions
for over 23 years, representing clients such as blood banks, retail chains, motor vehicle,
pharmaceutical, electronic and computer manufacturers, insurers, chartered banks
and other financial institutions. ese cases involved matters ranging from contami-
nated blood to advertising, disclosure of credit rates and fees, latent defects, defamation,
price-fixing, malicious prosecution, insurance coverage and breach of privacy. Selected
by peers for inclusion in e Best Lawyers in Canada and selected as Montréal Product
Liability Lawyer of the Year 2010 and the Montreal Transportation Law Lawyer of the
year in 2014. Also recognized by Chambers Global: e World's Leading Lawyers for
Business, the Lexpert® Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers
in Canada, Benchmark Canada – e Definitive Guide to Canada's Leading Firms and
Attorneys 2014 and Who's Who Legal: Canada.
Robert E.
Charbonneau
Borden Ladner
Gervais LLP
Tel: (514) 954-2518
Fax: (514) 954-1905
Montréal
rcharbonneau@blg.com
