James Beesley

James is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Gardiner Roberts whose practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation and professional liability.

James also advises clients on employment disputes, property damage, product liability, and personal injury claims. He brings a practical and strategic approach to a wide range of contentious matters.

James regularly acts as counsel before the Superior Court of Justice. He also appears before the Court of Appeal of Ontario, the Divisional Court of Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Landlord & Tenant Board.

In 2008 James became a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland. He apprenticed and practiced at a prominent commercial law firm in Dublin.

James completed the National Committee on Accreditation process of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada before he was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2012. Before joining Gardiner Roberts, he practiced for several years at a leading insurance defense firm in Toronto.