Commercial Litigation

Protecting What Drives Your Business

Commercial Litigation

Protecting What Drives Your Business

Commercial Litigation

Protecting What Drives Your Business

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When business disputes threaten your company’s reputation, operations, or bottom line, you need more than just legal advice; you need strategic representation.

We provide results-driven commercial litigation services tailored to the complexities of today’s business environment.

Contact us today to learn how we can resolve the dispute to your satisfaction, so that you can focus on moving your business forward.

Protecting Your Business Interests

From oppression and other shareholder disputes to commercial transaction and tenancy disputes, our experienced litigators are able to handle the highest-stakes commercial conflicts. We take pride in crafting compelling arguments and delivering powerful advocacy — whether in pre-litigation negotiations or alternative dispute resolution processes, at trial, or anywhere in between.

A Strategic and Solid Approach

We begin by understanding the dispute at hand, the nuances of your business, and your goals. Then we develop a customized legal strategy to achieve the outcome that best supports your interests. Our team combines legal expertise with business insight to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.

Trial-tested. Resolution-ready

We understand that not every dispute belongs in the courtroom — but when they do, we’re ready to go. We are committed to securing the best outcome for our clients, while maximizing cost- and time-efficiency through out-of-court settlements whenever that is best for our clients.

Industries We Serve

Our commercial litigation team represents businesses and individuals in commercial disputes across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Financial services

  • Manufacturing and distribution

  • Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

  • Academic institutions

  • Construction

  • Commercial real estate / land development

  • Government

  • Municipal

  • Environmental

  • Transportation

  • Agriculture

Representative Work

The Catalyst Capital Group Inc. v West Face Capital Inc., 2023 ONCA 381 - Lerners represented a defendant financial fraud researcher and whistleblower in successfully moving to dismiss claims including defamation and conspiracy in an anti-SLAPP motion.

ID Inc. v Toronto Wholesale Produce Association, 2024 ONCA 948 - Lerners represented a government relations firm, at trial and on appeal, in successfully defending claims of conspiracy, unlawful interference with economic relations, and misuse of confidential information in relation to the conversion of a static billboard sign in Toronto to a digital sign.

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If you’re facing a commercial conflict, contact us today. Learn how we can resolve the dispute to your satisfaction, so that you can focus on moving your business forward.

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