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PRACTICE AREAS Class Actions REO is among Canada’s leading class action counsel. In June 2010, the Canadian Bar Association National magazine recognized REO as one of the best class action firms in Canada. As class counsel, REO’s lawyers have secured judgments and settlements worth over $2.5 billion dollars to class members. As defence counsel, REO acts for various corporations and/or their directors in matters ranging from product liability to securities cases. Commercial Litigation REO’s commercial litigation practice helps safeguard our clients’ most critical assets – their reputation regulatory standing and money. REO has a proven track record in high stakes litigation involving: director and officer liability, shareholder disputes, securities litigation and oppression and derivative actions. Charter Litigation Headed by partner R. Douglas Elliott, REO carries on one of the most respected Charter litigation practices in Canada. REO’s lawyers have acted in some of the most important Charter cases in recent Canadian history, covering such diverse issues as same sex marriage, euthanasia, privacy, and censorship. |
IN THE NEWS
REO named “Recommended” Counsel by Benchmark Canada According to Benchmark Canada REO’s Partners are said to display “exemplary skills” in the class action arena.
Unpaid Overtime: Scotiabank’s Certification Appeal Denied In reasons released on June 3, 2011 a unanimous Divisional Court dismissed Scotiabank’s appeal of the decision certifying Cindy Fulawka’s action against the Bank as a class proceeding.
Leave to Appeal Granted in CIBC Overtime Case In reasons released on January 21, 2011, the Court of Appeal for Ontario granted Dara Fresco leave to appeal from the decision denying the certification of her claim as a class proceeding.
REO LLP Wins Record Costs Award In the unpaid overtime class action of McCracken v CNR, Peter Roy and Sean Grayson of REO, and Louis Sokolov and Steven Barrett of SGM obtained the largest cost award ($740,000) in Canadian legal history as a result of a successful certification motion.
REO recognized as leading class action lawyers REO is featured in the June issue of National Magazine - the official publication of the Canadian Bar Association
Court Certifies Overtime Class Action Against CN On August 17, 2010 the Ontario Superior of Justice certified McCracken v Canadian National Railway Company as a class proceeding |
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Roy Elliott O'Connor (REO) is considered one of Canada's leading litigation boutiques. Our firm offers sophisticated advocacy and counsel to leading corporations, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations and private individuals. Our practice focuses on class actions, complex commercial, securities and charter litigation. According to National Magazine, the official publication of the Canadian Bar Association, REO’s lawyers are among the best class action lawyers in the Country. |
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