Expertise

Client Work

Visa Canada Integrates with Visa International

Represented Visa Canada in Visa enterprise's 2007 global restructuring program.  More

Bombardier-Alstom Litigation

Represented Bombardier in successful litigation against Alstom Canada Inc. over the award of a $1.2 billion contract for the renewal of 336 subway cars in Montreal.  More

Montréal Exchange Floor Traders Claims Dismissed

Ogilvy Renault succeeded in obtaining the dismissal of a multi-million dollar claim.  More

World Wide Mineral Commences Arbitration Against Republic of Kazakhstan

Represented World Wide Mineral Ltd. in its commencement of a new arbitration against the Republic of Kazakhstan and its nuclear agency, JSC National Atomic Company Kazatomprom.  More

Events

E-Document Management and Discovery

Kelly Friedman and Karen Whibley speak on key litigation support roles and protecting privilege in e-discovery, respectively.  More

Publications

Passport for Business - Summer 2008

Cross-border business and legal issues with a distinctly Canadian perspective.  More

Summary of the Quebec Court of Appeal Decision in the BCE Matter

On May 21, 2008, the Court partially allowed the debentureholders' appeal and set aside the Superior Court's approval of the plan of arrangement, casting a great deal of doubt on the likelihood that the transaction can be completed as planned.  More

Battle of the Forms and Jurisdiction Clauses

Is it possible for a jurisdiction clause to apply to a contractual relationship even though the clause appeared in fine print on standard-form documents issued only after the initial offer and acceptance?  More

National Class Actions in Canada - The Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal in Canada Post Corporation v. Michel Lépine

The Supreme Court of Canada's decision to grant leave to appeal on this issue may lead to new guidance as to the role of Canadian courts in national class actions and the legal principles underlying national class actions in Canada.  More

Preserving Solicitor-Client Privilege When Engaging a Public Relations Firm

Preserving Solicitor-Client Privilege When Engaging a Public Relations FirmFebruary 21, 2008 February 2008 Litigation Product Liability Recall and Crisis Management When confronted with significant litigation or a major...  More

Litigation News

The Supreme Court of Canada's recent judgment in the case of ABB Inc. v. Domtar Inc.[1] represents a landmark decision on sellers' and manufacturers' liability in Quebec.  More

Ogilvy Renault Annual Review 2006

2006 was an exciting year for our clients, lawyers and agents. We are particularly proud of our client-focused approach to providing service-a perspective clearly appreciated by those we serve.  More

Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Denial of Certification in Foreign Exchange Class Action

On November 14, 2007 the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Cassano v. The Toronto-Dominion Bank,[1] certifying a class action alleging that Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD") breached its contract with credit card holders by failing to ...  More

Supreme Court of Canada Affirms Dismissal of Danier Leather Shareholder Class Action

The Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in the shareholder class action suit Kerr v. Danier Leather Inc.  More

Ontario Superior Court Certifies Class Action Against Health Canada

On September 5, 2007, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Taylor v. Canada (Health), certifying a class action that alleges that Health Canada was negligent in that it failed to exercise its powers and responsibilities under ...  More

Ontario Superior Court Certifies Class Action Against Health Canada

On September 5, 2007, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Taylor v. Canada (Health),[1] certifying a class action that alleges that Health Canada was negligent in that it failed to exercise its powers and responsibilities...  More

Markson v. MBNA Bank: The Ontario Court of Appeal Broadens the Scope of Aggregate

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Markson v. MBNA Canada Bank. This is a class action based on the allegation that certain credit card fees and interest charges amounted to a criminal rate of interest.  More

Litigation News

Recent decisions in the area of class actions appear to have lowered the bar for plaintiffs seeking to certify class actions in Ontario.  More

The Supreme Court of Canada's New Approach to Interjurisdictional Immunity and Paramountcy

On May 31, 2007, the Supreme Court of Canada released two long-awaited and important decisions - Canadian Western Bank v. Alberta and British Columbia (Attorney General) v. Lafarge Canada Inc.  More

Resource Development and the Duty to Consult and Accommodate Aboriginal Peoples: Ontario Superior Court Takes On a Major Supervisory Role

The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario affirmed in two recent rulings that the duty to consult and accommodate the concerns of an Aboriginal community whose rights could be affected by mineral exploration activities arose from the time those...  More

Doing Business with Foreign States and State Companies

Doing business with foreign states can be very attractive for Canadian firms. States can award lucrative contracts on a scale uncommon in the business world.  More

Duty to Consult and Accommodate Aboriginal Peoples: Impact on the Mining Industry in Canada

In November 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled, in Haida and Taku River, that the federal and provincial Crown has a duty to consult Aboriginal peoples and to accommodate their concerns even before Aboriginal title or rights claims have been decided.  More

Litigation News

On January 25, 2007, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Double N Earthmovers Ltd v. Edmonton.  More

Canada's New Chemical Management Plan

In December 2006, the federal government introduced Canada's new Chemical Management Plan (the "Plan"), intended to improve the degree of protection in Canada against chemicals that are considered hazardous to the environment and human health.  More

Quebec Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Conditions for Authorization of Class Action

After almost nine months of deliberation, the Court of Appeal has just handed down its decision in the Agropur case.  More

Permission to search

On 27 July 2006, Canada's highest judicial instance rendered its first decision1 on Anton Piller2 Orders (APO), an effective remedy often used by intellectual property rights owners to preserve evidence in their fight against counterfeit products.  More

Important Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Receiver Liability as a Successor Employer

On July 27, 2006, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in The Industrial Wood & Allied Workers of Canada, Local 700 v.GMAC Commercial Credit Corporation of Canada et al. dealing with, among other things, the authority of Bankruptcy Courts...  More

Litigation News

In Canada 3000 Inc., Re; Inter-Canadian (1991) Inc. (Trustee of), 2006 SCC 24, the Supreme Court of Canada held that Canadian airport authorities as well as NAV Canada were entitled to seize and detain aircraft operated by airlines that had incurred ...  More

New Rules for Ontario Tobacco Retailers

Most Ontarians already know that May 31, 2006 is the day Ontario's ban on smoking in public areas comes into effect.  More

Ogilvy Renault LLP 2005 Annual Review

We are pleased to share the following 2005 highlights from our four main practice areas: Business Law, Litigation, Intellectual Property and Employment and Labour Law.  More

Ontario Court of Appeal Reverses Danier Decision

Issuers and their advisers can breathe a sigh of relief given the recent and highly anticipated decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in the shareholder class action suit Kerr v. Danier Leather Inc.[1] On December 15, 2005, the court unanimously ...  More

Insurer to indemnify radio station for damages awarded to victim of defamation

In an August 5, 2005 decision, Justice Jean Bouchard of the Quebec Superior Court ordered Chubb Insurance Company of Canada to reimburse its insured, a radio station whose rights had since been acquired by TVA Group Inc., some $948,000, consisting of ...  More

Court Likens Relationship of Underwriter's Attorneys with Issuer to Solicitor-Client Relationship

The decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal in Métro c. Regroupement des marchands actionnaires inc.[1] is the first decision handed down by a Quebec court that likens the relationship between an underwriter's attorneys and an issuer to a solicitor...  More

Constitutionality of Quebec Class Action Authorization Process Upheld by Appeal Court

On April 29, 2005, the Quebec Court of Appeal released a much anticipated judgment regarding class actions in Quebec.  More

Peoples v. Wise: Long-Awaited Guidance on Directors' Duties to Creditors

Directors face important challenges in this post-Enron world of stricter regulation and growing shareholder activism. Now, more than ever, they need firm guidance to help them comply with their legal duties.  More

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the scope of lawyers' professional secrecy obligations

Information exchanged between lawyer and client is not automatically protected by the Quebec civil law concept of professional secrecy.  More

2003 Annual Review

Highlights of some of our top cases in Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Litigation.  More

2002 Annual Review

In 2002, Ogilvy Renault continued to be at the forefront of significant corporate and commercial litigation. Clients relied on the expertise of our experienced trial lawyers in an array of complex matters, including many class actions and international...  More

Reform of Quebec's Code of Civil Procedure: "Fast Track" Becomes the Rule

On June 8, 2002, the Quebec National Assembly adopted the Act to reform the Code of Civil Procedure (S.Q. 2002, chapter 7, Bill 54), which introduces extensive changes to the rules of civil procedure.  More

The Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Act, S.Q. 2002, c. 23

Send to a contactPrintable Version The Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Act, S.Q. 2002, c. 23December 13, 2002 Litigation GroupIn keeping with similar laws enacted by the Parliament of Canada and the legislatures of certain...  More

Media Highlights

Powerhouse Jim Hodgson has Entered the Building

Senior Partner Jim Hodgson, along with associates Robert Blair and Jeffrey S. Percival, joins the Toronto office Litigation Group.  More

Meta What?

Kelly Friedman, a partner in the Litigation group, comments on the importance of understanding metadata in an article that appeared in the July 2008 issue of Canadian Lawyer magazine.  More

Hodgson's Big Move from Small World

Alan Mark and Robert L. Armstrong were quoted in the Legal Post on the hiring of our newest partner in the Litigation Group, Jim Hodgson. Mr. Hodgson brings two associates with him to the firm, Robert Blair and Jeff Percival.  More

Power House Jim Hodgson joins Ogilvy Renault's Litigation Group

Ogilvy Renault is very pleased to announce the addition of Jim Hodgson as a new partner. He will join our Litigation group in Toronto, adding tremendous bench strength as we continue to build and expand our Toronto practice.  More

Olivier Kott Celebrates a Great Victory

Olivier Kott, senior partner in the Montréal Litigation Group, was profiled in the Quebec publication, La Presse, addressing Ogilvy Renault's recent Supreme Court victory.  More

Patrick Dumberry Releases State Succession to International Responsibility

The break-up of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia and the unification of Germany were some the most dramatic events in recent history.  More

Happy ending to the saga of the roof of the Montréal Olympic Stadium

Following an unusually long settlement conference, that lasted five days and was presided by the Honourable Mr. Justice Richard Wagner of the Superior Court, the Olympic Installations Board (OIB), Birdair Inc., Rousseau Sauvé Warren Inc. (RSW) and ...  More

Montréal Litigation team wins important victory

We are proud to announce that a team of litigators from the Montréal office, consisting of Jean Bertrand, Éric Dunberry, Marie-Christine Hivon, Christine Lebrun and Andres Garin, won an important victory on May 22, 2007 in the dispute pitting ...  More

Ogilvy Renault welcomes a choice recruit to its Litigation team: Pierre-Christian Labeau

Ogilvy Renault is pleased to announce that Pierre-Christian Labeau has joined the firm as a lawyer in the Litigation Group.  More