Q4 | Torys Quarterly
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Fall 2024
Machine capital: mapping AI risk
The rapid rise of AI is changing the way we do business. Read Torys’ commentary on the impact of AI across markets and industries.
81% of Torys’ Canadian partners ranked by Chambers Canada
We are pleased to share that 130 Torys lawyers and 38 practice areas have been recognized in this year’s guide, including 15 Band 1 rankings.
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Navigating project disputes
Both seen and unforeseen disputes are often part of a major project’s lifecycle. We share how to anticipate and respond to litigation.
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Latest News & Insights
News
Torys welcomes class actions partner Anne Merminod
Jul 8, 2024
News
Supreme Court ruling to change the Canadian bankruptcy and insolvency landscape
Torys was involved in a victory at the SCC that is set to reframe the law of corporate attribution.
Oct 16, 2024
Quarterly
What’s new with artificial intelligence regulation in Canada and abroad?
As gen-AI continues to evolve, so do international and domestic regulations governing its use.
Sep 18, 2024
News
Torys named 2025 Canadian Law Firm of the Year in Securities Law by Best Lawyers
The firm was also ranked Tier 1 on a national level across seven practice areas.
Oct 31, 2024
Insight
Did I do that? SCC considers corporate attribution doctrine in bankruptcy and insolvency context
Landmark SCC decision crystallizes the doctrine of corporate attribution and the “transfer at undervalue” provisions of the BIA.
Oct 16, 2024
Insight
Ontario limited partnerships: a globally favoured jurisdiction for private funds
We review the benefits of using an Ontario limited partnership for private funds.
Sep 30, 2024
Recent Work Highlights
- Creation of a Canadian banking leader with growth priorities across CanadaTorys is acting as counsel to Canadian Western Bank in its proposed C$5 billion sale to National Bank of Canada, one of the six largest banks in CanadaRead more
- Acquisition of Canada's leading specialty sleep retailerTorys is acting as counsel to Fairfax Financial in its proposed C$1.7 billion acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc., a leading Canadian specialty sleep retailerRead more
- Landmark minority GP stakes investmentTorys acted as counsel to TorQuest Partners in a landmark Canadian GP stakes transaction securing a passive, minority investment from RidgeLake Partners, a fund advised through a strategic partnership between OA Private Capital and Apogem CapitalRead more
- Challenging single-use plastics prohibition
Torys acted as counsel to NOVA Chemicals in its successful application for judicial review challenging an order by the Ministry of the Environment adding “Plastic Manufactured Items" to the list of Schedule 1 toxic substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
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81%
Chambers-ranked Canadian partners
85%
Cross-practice work
> 2/3
clients working with 5+ practices
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