Civil Law · Ontario, Canada
Lawyer · Lenczner Slaght LLP · Toronto
Rebecca * defends her clients vigorously when everything is on the line. You want her on your side in cases that involve professional liability, class actions, corporate negligence and public and administrative law. With her impressive trial and appeal experience, Rebecca defends § your case with a singular focus and commitment to getting you the best result. To Rebecca and her team, it's not just about winning; it’s also about protecting reputations ‡ , no matter what the situation. But the courtroom is not Rebecca’s only focus. A leader of the firm’s pro bono initiatives, Rebecca goes out of her way to give back, too. .
"Rebecca is an exceptional litigator. She is highly sophisticated and a great communicator. Her work is of the highest calibre." — Chambers Canada
Rebecca is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer. She represents private and public sector clients in public law proceedings, commercial disputes, class actions , and professional liability matters. Rebecca’s public law practice includes judicial reviews, public inquiries, integrity investigations , constitutional and regulatory proceedings, and expropriation disputes. She acts for governments, public institutions and senior public officials, as well as individuals and corporations navigating the regulatory landscape or involved in disputes or investigations with public entities.
Rebecca’s commercial and class action practice covers a range of industries, including natural resources, transportation and professional services. In her professional liability practice, Rebecca has acted for professionals and for regulatory Colleges.
Rebecca is also retained to conduct complex investigations, by employers, Boards and public entities. Rebecca has investigated allegations including insider trading, the leaking of confidential information, breaches of fiduciary duty, harassment, and sexual misconduct.