Todd Joseph Burke

Todd Burke is an effective problem solver providing high-level strategic and legal advice to our clients. He practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, insurance defence, professional liability and crisis management. Todd is one of six members of the Firm's International Board.

In over 30 years of practice, Todd has represented national and international clients in a number of sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, sports, technology, defence, transportation, finance, health and nuclear energy. Todd also regularly advises public entities including Crown Corporations and Agents, as well as national not for profit associations.

In civil and arbitration mandates, he delivers effective representation, proven value and excellent client service. In one trade secret case, the judge commented that an expert "was largely destroyed" based on Todd's cross-examination. Todd's complex commercial litigation practice involves disputes arising from M&A transactions, technology disputes (including software implementations and AI), class action defence (most recently as lead counsel in a seven week class action trial), real estate disputes, shareholder disputes, environmental contamination, product liability, transportation matters, and leading corporate investigations.

For many years, Todd has represented professionals from many disciplines whether before regulators, in the Courts or in responding to investigations. His many years of experience and his sensitivity to reputational issues makes him an effective advocate for his clients. Todd leads a national team of professionals responding to professional liability issues on behalf of Lloyd's of London insurers and is the Co-Leader of our Lloyd's of London Client Service Team.

Todd also has extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration, cross-border issues and in obtaining injunctions. He is the Co-Leader of International Arbitration at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP.