Brian Kolenda

Brian * ’s clients appreciate his quick judgment and ability to recognize what’s really at stake. Brian has developed these skills in complex business disputes, class actions, civil fraud cases, defamation matters and professional liability claims. He questions § witnesses, opponents and clients to get to the heart of the case and identify the paths to victory. This approach has earned Brian a track record of success for a wide range of private and public sector clients, including an international sporting regulator, a leading North American baked goods manufacturer, an Ontario university, a major Canadian bank, and a Toronto fintech startup. Whether at trial or on appeal, Brian makes no assumptions ‡ about what it takes to win, and litigates with a focus on efficient, practical approaches to advancing his clients’ interests. Brian’s diverse experiences give him the edge in advocating for his clients in any setting, from trial courtrooms to corporate boardrooms. .

"Brian has proven himself to be an exceptional advocate, a strong project manager, and a trusted advisor who gives practical advice in the face of complex issues." — Client

Brian works with his clients to help them solve some of their most challenging problems. As a commercial litigator, Brian is regularly called upon by his clients in complex business disputes, class actions , securities, insolvency matters and reputation management and defamation. His clients include leading Canadian and international businesses, financial institutions, major private companies, securities and other professionals, and government agencies. He has a particular expertise in cases involving fraud and complex financial instruments.

Brian acts as lead counsel at trial, on appeal, in arbitrations and in administrative tribunals. He appears at every level of court in Ontario and British Columbia, in the Federal Court, and at the Supreme Court of Canada.