Defence Class Actions
Practice Area:
Defence Class Actions
Meet
William E. Pepall
Defence Class Actions Lawyer
Class actions often create new law so success hinges on not just the experience and expertise you bring to the table, but creativity and inspired thinking as well. The law is constantly evolving so no two cases are the same. Striking the right balance is critical.
Phone:
Fax:
416.867.2415
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Professional History
Practice Group Leader, Commercial Litigation Group (2010 to present)
Partner, Lerners LLP (2009)
Partner, Heenan Blaikie LLP (2000-2009)
Founder and Partner, Genest Murray (1987-2000)
Partner, Cassels, Brock (1981-1987)
Representative Work in Class Actions
Nelbar, acted for investors defrauded in Ponzi investment scheme
Laidlaw, acted for auditors in cross-border securities litigation
Crocus, acted for auditors in Manitoba securities action
Aspen, act for lawyers in securities action
Advisor to auditors in CP Ships, Sun Opta and Imax securities actions
Advisor to accounting firms in overtime class actions
Acted for car manufacturer in competition law class action
Achievements
Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario
Benchmark Canada, Litigation Star (2017-2020) - Recognized in the following areas: Appellate, Class Actions and Commercial (2017-2020); Dispute Resolution (2020)
Recognized as a leading litigator in the Lexpert Special Edition - Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers (2018-2019)
Recognized and recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in the area of professional liability, corporate commercial litigation, director & officer liability and securities litigation (2011-2018); corporate commercial litigation and professional liability (2019-2021)
Recognized and recommended by Lexpert as a leading cross-border lawyer in the area of corporate commercial litigation, Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada (2016, 2014)
Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as one of Canada’s leading lawyers the area of class action litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, director and officer liability practice, legal malpractice law, and professional malpractice law
Designated as Preferred Counsel by Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company
Selected Presentations/Publications
“Case shows institutional investors may want more than passive role in class actions”, AdvocateDaily.com, April, 2013
Delivered numerous papers and lectures to, inter alia, Queen's University Law School, The Advocates' Society, The Ontario Bar Admission Course, the 12 Minute Securities Lawyer, and Osgoode Hall Continuing Education
Memberships
Member, The Advocates' Society
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Lawyers' Club
Member, The Law Society of Ontario
Member, Toronto Lawyers Association
Education
Master of Laws, Securities Law, Osgoode Hall Law School (2003)
Bachelor of Laws, Queen's University (1974)
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto (1971)
Professional History
Professional History
Practice Group Leader, Commercial Litigation Group (2010 to present)
Partner, Lerners LLP (2009)
Partner, Heenan Blaikie LLP (2000-2009)
Founder and Partner, Genest Murray (1987-2000)
Partner, Cassels, Brock (1981-1987)
Professional History
Practice Group Leader, Commercial Litigation Group (2010 to present)
Partner, Lerners LLP (2009)
Partner, Heenan Blaikie LLP (2000-2009)
Founder and Partner, Genest Murray (1987-2000)
Partner, Cassels, Brock (1981-1987)
Representative Work in Class Actions
Representative Work in Class Actions
Representative Work in Class Actions
Achievements
Achievements
Achievements
Selected Presentations/Publications
Selected Presentations/Publications
Selected Presentations/Publications
Memberships
Memberships
Memberships
Education
Education
Education
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Copyright © 2025 Lerners LLP. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2025 Lerners LLP. All rights reserved.