Sheila Block, Patricia Jackson, John Laskin and James Tory are among Canada's top-ranked dispute resolution practitioners in Chambers & Partners' Chambers Global: World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Client’s Guide 2010.
Torys' exceptional litigation group is proving incredibly strong. Work highlights include cases for significant clients such as CIBC and the government of Canada.
- Sheila Block is a clear-cut leader and one of the stars in the local market.
- Patricia Jackson has a high standing in the local legal community. She takes on big files and is consistently near the top. Her cases include class actions and arbitration.
- John Laskin is a bright lawyer who has enjoyed a busy year. He is particularly commended for his constitutional, administrative and competition litigation practice.
- James C. Tory is a solid litigator who is rated for the work he puts in both in the courtroom and in pre-litigation. He handles many shareholder and boardroom disputes, including arbitration and mediation.