Margaret Leigh Waddell

Margaret L. Waddell brings to her clients three decades of experience in successfully prosecuting and resolving Class Actions and Complex Civil Disputes. Margaret is recognized as a leading lawyer in the field of class actions, and has acted as class counsel on a number of prominent cases in this field. Margaret is also a seasoned litigator acting in all manner of commercial conflicts.

Margaret has acted on both plaintiff and defence-side class actions, in a variety of fields, including product liability, consumer protection, fraud, securities misrepresentations, institutional abuse, and professional negligence.

Margaret is a seasoned ADR practitioner, acting as both arbitrator and mediator, who can help litigants reach solutions to their disputes quickly and cost efficiently. Her wealth of experience in complicated and high-stakes litigation makes her an excellent choice for deciding disputes out of court. Her ADR practice focuses on corporate & commercial litigation, including real estate development, shareholder disputes, multi-party litigation, employment disputes, and any matter involving class proceedings or claims adjudication.

I have dedicated my career to ensuring that everyone has the ability to obtain a just resolution of their disputes. I take pride in providing seasoned counsel to my clients, so that they can make the best decisions for their unique circumstances. As an ADR neutral, my goal is to ensure that the parties receive a fair hearing, and that the results are well-reasoned and justified.