Christopher John Cosgriffe

Christopher is a commercial litigator and arbitrator whose practice focuses on complex disputes, shareholder disputes, insolvency matters, employment litigation, environmental law and appellate advocacy. Christopher has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of courts in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal and Divisional Court. He has extensive trial experience, particularly in long, complex trials utilizing litigation document handling software. Christopher has also appeared before the Federal Court of Canada and has been granted special authorization to appear before the Superior Court of Quebec, the Quebec Court of Appeal and the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court. Christopher has acted as an arbitrator through the auspices of the Canadian Commercial Arbitration Centre in Montreal.

Since 2008, Christopher has been certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. Recognition by the Law Society as a Certified Specialist (Civil Litigation) means that Christopher has achieved: superior standards in the substantive and procedural law for both typical and atypical cases; a timely appreciation of and ability to implement an entire range of appropriate remedies; sound judgment in proposing appropriate cost effective solutions and approaches for his clients; professionalism in his dealings with clients, courts and other lawyers; and, a commitment to ongoing professional development.