Lawyers in the Business Litigation Team are experienced at litigating a wide range of cases at every level of court up to the Supreme Court of Canada. We also appear on behalf of clients before various administrative tribunals.

While many of our litigation lawyers handle a variety of cases, most form subgroups to specialize in one or two areas of law. They are experienced in undertaking major litigation assignments which involve the management of large quantities of documents and other evidence, frequently of a highly technical nature. They are equipped with leading-edge information systems that enable them to liaise with lawyers and staff outside the courtroom, and to quickly locate pertinent information from massive collections of documents at trial.

Our litigators work closely with specialists in the Corporate & Commercial Team, using an integrated approach that brings together the relevant expertise required by each individual case.

Because these cases can take years to resolve, litigation can be costly. BOYNECLARKE's Litigation Team is pleased to work with law firms that would like to refer their litigation cases, while still maintaining their client relationship in all other legal matters.

Our Litigation Team also has the skills to resolve issues through Mediation. Whenever possible, Mediation offers excellent risk management. It can trim years off the resolution of the case, thereby saving the client both time and money.

Our litigators specialize in the following areas:

• Insurance—Advise insurance companies regarding their liability and exposure under various policies.
  
• Tax—Advise on the applicability of the Income Tax Act. We represent clients during initial income tax assessments and throughout appeals to Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal Review.
  
• Property, Leases, and Contracts disputes.
  
• Environmental Contamination— Litigate issues regarding compliance with federal and provincial environmental regulations.
  
• Regulatory and Criminal Charges Levied Against Businesses and Senior Employees—Advise on potential regulatory or criminal consequences of business decisions. We also represent individuals and companies charged with a criminal or regulatory offence.
  
• Debt Collection—Initiate lawsuits on behalf of creditors for speedy recovery.
  
• Insolvency—Represent creditors of the bankrupt and bankrupt companies throughout Bankruptcy and Insolvency hearings. The Commercial Litigation Team is also experienced in fraudulent conveyance applications.
  
• Securities—Advise regarding the regulatory regimes that govern the issuance and trading of securities.
  
• Intellectual Property—Assist clients in protecting trademarks and copyrights.
  
• Construction—Assist clients in filing and/or vacating mechanics’ liens. Advise regarding the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Advise regarding tender requests from government agencies.