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Securities Litigation

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Public companies must actively manage and resolve issues to achieve business objectives. Litigation for public companies increases in complexity as issues cross international borders and legal disciplines. Counsel need to understand all dimensions of the regulatory, civil and criminal liability issues in order to develop a creative and coordinated approach to obtaining an optimal result.

Our securities litigation counsel have extensive experience in securities litigation, enforcement and regulatory proceedings, class actions and corporate disputes for public companies, and their boards of directors and special committees. We have national experience advocating for clients at all levels of courts and before securities regulatory tribunals in all significant Canadian capital markets.

As experienced trial lawyers in securities litigation matters who know the litigation and regulatory processes, we work with our clients to understand their business objectives and to develop a cost effective strategic plan to achieve the desired business results.

We advise on proactive measures to avoid regulatory issues and litigation, including the conduct of regulatory audits and the institution of best practices. We also assist our clients to respond efficiently and effectively to regulatory issues and contested disputes when they arise.

We assist our clients across a broad variety of issues such as stock option dating, insider trading, antitrust matters and allegations of corporate wrongdoing.

Key Contacts

  • Robert W. Staley Robert W. Staley, Vice Chair and Partner
  • Kenneth T. Lenz Q.C. Kenneth T. Lenz Q.C., Partner
  • Alan P. Gardner Alan P. Gardner, Partner
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Recent Experience

The Ad Hoc Committee of Unsecured Debtholders in the US$4-billion recapitalization of Concordia International Corp.
Former auditor of Buckingham Securities in its successful defence of an auditor negligence class action, including before the Ontario Court of Appeal.
Volkswagen AG, in a securities class action commenced on behalf of Ontario purchasers of Volkswagen securities, in which the plaintiffs are seeking damages as a result of alleged misrepresentations in Volkswagen’s public disclosures pertaining to NO2 emissions.
Canso Investment Counsel Ltd., the largest first lien debtholder, in the $600-million recapitalization of Postmedia Network Inc. ("PNI") pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act, including significant amendments to PNI's outstanding 8.25% senior secured notes (the "First Lien Notes") and the paydown of approximately $78 million of the First Lien Notes.
The Special Committee of Central GoldTrust, in Sprott Asset Management's $1-billion hostile takeover bid for all the outstanding Units of Central GoldTrust.
The Special Committee of Silver Bullion Trust, in Sprott Asset Management's $62-million hostile takeover bid for all the outstanding Units of Silver Bullion Trust.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., as Monitor of Poseidon Concepts Corp. in its cross-border Companies Creditors' Arrangement Act proceedings, including in its Court sanctioned role of taking proceedings against Poseidon's directors and auditors to recover additional funds for the estate.
Mubadala Development Company, in its acquisition of all of Global Alumina Corporation's interest in Guinea Alumina Corporation.
Zahmol Properties v. City of Calgary, 2012 AB C.A. 89 (AB C.A. – Expropriation)
Paramount Energy Trust, in a decision made by a panel of the Alberta Securities Commission Re: Arc Equity Management (Fund 4) Ltd.
Alberta Securities Commission Decision re: ARC Equity Management (Fund 4) Ltd., Re, 2009 ABASC 390.  Mandate involved work on behalf of Profound Energy Inc. and Paramount Energy Trust.
The Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") approved a settlement reached between Research In Motion Limited ("RIM" or the "Company"), together with certain Company directors and executives, and staff of the OSC in RIM's historical stock option granting practices. 
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Augen Gold Corp., in a requisition for a shareholder meeting made by Augen Capital Corp.
The Special Committee of Coventree Inc., in an investigation by the Ontario Securities Commission into the Canadian asset-backed commercial paper market - Re Coventree Inc., 2011LNONOSC 757 and Re Coventree Inc., 2011 LNONOSC 988.
RBC Capital Markets, working as part of a syndicate of underwriters, in a $115-million bought deal offering of common shares by Verenex Energy Inc.

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Band 1, Litigation: Securities - Ontario
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Most Frequently Recommended, Litigation - Securities, Toronto
Consistently Recommended, Litigation - Securities, Calgary
The Legal 500 Canada
Ranked, Tier 1, Dispute Resolution: Alberta
Ranked, Dispute Resolution: Ontario
Global Investigations Review: GIR 100
Ranked, leading firm globally in Investigations

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Ontario Divisional Court Applies Vavilov to Appeals from Ontario Securities Commission

October 06, 2020
       

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Christine Plante Rejoins Bennett Jones

September 28, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Recognized in Chambers Canada 2021

September 10, 2020
       

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Ontario Court of Appeal Opens the Door to ETF Securities Class Actions

June 09, 2020
       

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Ontario Court of Appeal Adopts a Broad Definition of What Constitutes a “Security”

April 14, 2020
       

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COVID-19 Class Actions Weekly Round-Up

March 30, 2020
       

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Ontario Suspends Limitation Periods and Litigation Time Limits During COVID-19 Crisis

March 24, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones: Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers

November 29, 2019
       

Announcements

Curtis Cusinato Joins Bennett Jones as Partner

March 06, 2019
       

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Q&A With Robert Staley: Cracking Down on Abusive Practices by Short Sellers

February 13, 2019
       

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Don’t Short the Truth

October 24, 2018
       

Updates

Changes Coming to Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosures Regime

October 16, 2018
       

Articles

Concordia International Corp. Completes US$4 Billion Recapitalization

September 06, 2018
       

Blog

Securities Commissions Revoke “Northwest Exemption” in Certain Jurisdictions

August 21, 2018
       

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Shapeshifting Cryptoassets

June 15, 2018
       

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Alberta Securities Commission Allows No-Contest Settlement Agreements

May 15, 2018
       

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US$2.6-Billion Fraud Judgment Awarded Against Former Sino-Forest CEO

April 16, 2018
       

Updates

Securities Commissions Provide Guidance on New Takeover Rules in Hostile Cannabis Bid

March 29, 2018
       

Blog

Updated Guidance on Cybersecurity Disclosures from the SEC

March 05, 2018
       

Updates

The United States Supreme Court Narrows Whistleblower Protections Under Dodd-Frank

February 26, 2018
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones: The Benchmark in Litigation

February 23, 2018
       

Blog

CSA Issues Revised Staff Notice Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities

February 14, 2018
       

Blog

Updates on Continuous Disclosure and Corporate Governance in Securities Law

February 07, 2018
       

Articles

Insider Trading and Tipping: Ontario Court of Appeal Sets Boundaries for Those in a "Special Relationship"

February 2018
       

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Insider Trading and Tipping: Ontario Court of Appeal Sets Boundaries for Those in a "Special Relationship"

January 31, 2018
       

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and ICOs: No Signs of Investors “HODL”ing Their Litigation Claims*

January 30, 2018
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Litigation Lawyers—Lexpert’s Canadian Leaders

November 24, 2017
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers—Canadian Leaders

November 24, 2017
       

Blog

No Statutory Claim? No Certification for Securities Class Action

November 01, 2017
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Selected to 2017 GIR 100

October 27, 2017
       

Blog

Ontario Securities Commission Approves Initial Token Offering

October 26, 2017
       

Announcements

Five Bennett Jones Lawyers on the Benchmark Under 40 Hotlist

August 31, 2017
       

Blog

Self-Incrimination and Settlement Agreements

July 27, 2017
       

Articles

The Dispute Resolution Review - 9th Edition - Canada

June 21, 2017
       

Announcements

Michael Eizenga Honoured with Law Society Medal

May 29, 2017
       

Blog

Alberta Government to Strengthen Powers Related to Securities Investigations

May 16, 2017
       

In the News

Robert Staley on Home Capital Group in National Post

May 06, 2017
       

Blog

Canada's Stock Exchanges Favour Natural Resource Issuers

April 10, 2017
       

Guides

Looking Forward: Canadian Class Actions in 2017

March 02, 2017
       

In the News

Bennett Jones' Rising Stars in Lexpert Magazine

November 17, 2016
       

In the News

Jeff Leon in Lexpert on Insider Trading Violations in Ontario

October 26, 2016
       

Announcements

Blair Yorke-Slader Q.C. Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

September 22, 2016
       

In the News

Legal Post on Ian Michael Joining Bennett Jones

April 11, 2016
       

In the News

Ranjan Agarwal Recognized by the OBA in Pro Bono in Action

April 04, 2016
       

In the News

Rob Staley in Lexpert on Take-over Bid Changes in Canada

March 15, 2016
       

Guides

Looking Forward: Canadian Class Actions in 2016

February 21, 2016
       

Updates

The New Face of Commercial Crime

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