Our lawyers are recognized for their expertise in various practice areas and industries and represent clients on a wide range of big deals and cases.
Cassels Brock is ranked as a leading law firm by Chambers Canada 2017 in the following areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Dispute Resolution: Ontario, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining, Franchising, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Product Liability, Restructuring/Insolvency, Corporate/Commercial: Ontario and Real Estate: Ontario. The firm's international capabilities in Mining and Franchising were also recognized by Chambers Global 2017 .
To ensure our students' success we provide them with first-hand, real experience. Read about the types of work that our students have performed.
Real ExperienceRobyn Blumberg (Osgoode)On a summary judgment motion, I was invited to attend the cross-examination of our client and the opposing party on a professional responsibility issue. From there, my involvement with the file developed: I did case law research on a variety of relevant issues used directly in the law section of the factum, prepared the book of authorities and created mini-summaries to provide an overview and principle of each case, which was used by counsel during presentation. The opportunity to go to the summary judgment motion and witness the practical applicability of each of these elements pulled the entire experience together. Xi Chen (Osgoode)I was given the opportunity to survey the state of a particular industry in Canada’s Northern Territories and to analyse the legal regulatory environment of that industry in order to assist a client in making an important business decision. The project allowed me to learn about a niche subject of law while at the same time broadened my knowledge about Canada’s Arctic North. Jenna Clark (Dalhousie)I worked closely with a small team of lawyers from our securities group on a bought deal financing in which we acted for a company. The lawyers involved me in all stages of the transaction, from beginning to closing, and introduced me to the clients. It was a great learning experience and I gained exposure to many different aspects of securities work. Michael Garbuz (Toronto)I had the opportunity to play a key role in a major real estate transaction. The most exciting part was getting to spend an afternoon with the client to close the deal, and subsequently attending the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting. It was exciting to see the immediate implications of all the work we had done. Benjamin Goodis (Windsor)I was involved in a matter involving the Canadian Competition Bureau, where we acted for a client that was being investigated for its alleged involvement in price-fixing. I helped prepare documents and was able to participate in the hearing with other lawyers from the firm, the client, and representatives from the Competition Bureau. Lauren Grossman (Toronto)One of my most memorable summer student experiences has been watching the trial of, and being involved with, one of the biggest bankruptcy cases in Canadian history. It has been so interesting to watch momentous events unfold in person and then read about them later in the news. Arend Hoekstra (UBC)I had the opportunity to work on a financing deal for a mining company. I drafted certificates and resolutions, and coordinated with outside counsel from Switzerland, Barbados and Guatemala on the deal. It was a wonderful opportunity with a lot of delegated responsibilities. I was able to interact with almost everyone involved and felt like an integral part of the team.
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Cassels Chatter![]() Jeffrey MikelbergJanuary 15I’m trying to stay warm while I draft a Reverse Vesting Agreement in connection with a Series A investment in our client. ![]() Kyle SimpsonJanuary 12Drafting a circular for a client in the mining industry that is in the process of being acquired, and also working on organizing our firm hockey team for an upcoming charity tournament in March. ![]() Christie E. GibsonJanuary 8Busy day today! Started it off at the Ontario Municipal Board at a multi-party pre-hearing conference about new policies at the Bloor/Spadina intersection, and now ending it reviewing draft provincial regulations regarding Ontario Municipal Board reform with fellow OBA Executive members. ![]() Carla PotterJanuary 4On vacation in Turks and Caicos - lucky to be totally offline and on the beach! ![]() Jeremy MartinJanuary 1Working on copy for some international marketing opportunities. (No one ever tells you how much this job changes from year to year!) ![]() Eric MayzelSeptember 26Just finished arguing a refusals motion at the Federal Court in an intellectual property dispute. ![]() Kyle SimpsonSeptember 20Drafting a prospectus supplement for a bought deal offering and making plans to watch the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. ![]() Stephanie VoudourisSeptember 15Researching the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act and providing advice to clients on how to ensure compliance and risk detection and mitigation. ![]() Christopher HorkinsSeptember 14Just returned from a thrilling 8:30 AM Monday morning case conference wrapping up a settlement in a long running piece of litigation. #bestwaytostarttheweek #ineedmorecoffee ![]() Jeffrey MikelbergSeptember 11I’m drafting a shareholders’ agreement in connection with a corporate reorganization. |