Andrew Winton and Phil Underwood were successful on a motion to dismiss an action and strike a defence after the responding party failed to comply with court orders. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjWB6Nfk
Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP
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Toronto, ON 1,689 followers
Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP is Canada's premier counsel firm.
About us
Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP is a premier litigation boutique. We are creative, experienced and passionate advocates. We specialize in complex commercial litigation and are consistently involved in high profile disputes. Public companies and major enterprises trust us to conduct sensitive investigations, advise special committees, and manage their most serious reputational risk. We are counsel of choice to the country’s largest law firms. Our partners are leaders of the profession. Our bright and energetic associates are future stars. “These are the people I would trust to try a case," "They have a straightforward, no-frills approach and crackerjack people,” and “They are a commercial boutique that routinely tries cases against national behemoth firms and wins them,” are just a few of the commendations this firm receives - Benchmark Litigation 2014 “Eminent litigation boutique with a notable focus on high-end commercial litigation.” Chambers Canada 2016
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http://www.lolg.ca
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- Law Practice
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- 11-50 employees
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- Toronto, ON
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- Commercial Litigation
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Toronto, ON M5H 1J8, CA
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Congratulations to Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb, and Crawford Smith, whose excellence is recognized among the international elite of legal professionals in the Chambers Global Guide 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gR23_h6u
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Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP reposted this
Trial judge's analysis of failed deal agreement relied too much on parties' intentions, ABCA rules. The court said Superior Plus Corporation does not owe a $25 million fee after a failed acquisition. https://hubs.la/Q035fgzj0
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On January 31, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision in Superior Plus v Chemtrade Electrochem. The Court reversed the King’s Bench 2022 trial decision ordering Superior Plus to pay Chemtrade a $25 million reverse termination fee after the United States Department of Justice rejected multiple remedy proposals and enjoined a merger of the companies. Apart from its interesting overview of the US merger review process, the decision is an important caution about the limit of the Sattva factual matrix and reliance on evidence of subjective intention and expectation. A transaction may be difficult and its governing agreements complex but that doesn’t mean the interpretive exercise is. Extensive negotiation doesn’t equate to a lack of textual clarity. Meaning is to be found in the words of the agreement. The factual matrix, which sometimes takes on a life of its own at trial, must not overwhelm plain language. The decision can be found here.
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Matthew Gottlieb, Crawford Smith, and John Carlo Mastrangelo were successful in striking down a contract between a landowner and the City of Ottawa that purported to restrict urban development on lands in Kanata, and require the continued operation of a golf course on those lands. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gFzWfNFS
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Congratulations to our lawyers recognized in the 2025 Lexpert 500 guide. The guide profiles top ranked Canadian lawyers to in-house counsel across the United States. https://bit.ly/4gPRizN #LOLG #litigation
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Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP reposted this
Career announcement: Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP welcomes new associate Adrian Cormier.
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Career announcement: Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP welcomes new counsel Dennis Ong.
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Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP reposted this
Career announcement: Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP welcomes new partner Phil Underwood.
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We are proud to be a sponsor of the QLMS inaugural moot competition.
Empowering Tomorrow's Legal Advocates | Queen's Law | Competitions, Mentorship and Networking Opportunities for Aspiring Lawyers
We would like to thank Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP for their generous sponsorship of our Inaugural Moot Competition. The firm's commitment to fostering excellence in oral advocacy and supporting the development of future legal professionals has been instrumental in making this event possible.
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