Lawrence Edward Thacker

Lawrence * will work all night when he has to. It’s that dedication that has led him to be recognized nationally as one of Canada's leading trial and appellate counsel. Larry has particular expertise in international commercial arbitration. He also maintains a successful complex and cross-border litigation practice. Larry advocates § for learning outside of the courtroom, teaching international law at the University of Toronto, and trial advocacy at Osgoode Hall Law School and The Advocates' Society, promoting hard work ‡ as one of the keys to success. Known for his work ethic and knowledge across many sectors, Larry is a tireless advocate and dedicated teacher. .

"Larry provides great, timely advice on strategy and he considers legal and practical issues." — Chambers Canada

One of Canada's leading trial and appellate lawyers, Lawrence has broad experience in M&A and shareholder disputes, complex class actions , infrastructure disputes, procurement matters, securities issues, tax litigation, commercial arbitrations and insolvency restructuring. He has served as lead counsel in several complex international commercial arbitration matters involving large energy infrastructure and power generation projects. He appears regularly at all levels of the Canadian courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Lawrence is also deeply involved in legal education. For a decade he was an adjunct professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Toronto, where he taught international law. Since 1998 he has been an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, where he teaches trial advocacy and serves as a team leader and instructor in the school's Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop. He also teaches courses in trial advocacy skills for The Advocates' Society.

Counsel to the successful Applicants in enforcing an Arbitral Award for $54.2 million arising from a fraud in the commercial airline insurance industry.