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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

From high-stakes courtroom battles to negotiated resolutions, our litigators are relentless in pursuit of results—across industries, borders and every level of court.

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Overview

Litigation is never one-size-fits-all. At Bennett Jones, we develop and execute customized strategies that align with our clients’ commercial goals, whether that means aggressive advocacy in court or creative resolution outside of it. Our litigators are known for their clarity of thinking, sound judgment and tenacity in advancing client interests in complex, high-value disputes.

With a reputation built on results, we operate with a business mindset—deploying the right tactics at the right time to minimize risk, maximize opportunity and move your organization forward.

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Aboriginal Law

We help clients navigate Aboriginal law in major projects, securing approvals, building partnerships, and managing risks to move developments forward with confidence.

Class Action Litigation

Product Liability

Product Regulation

Climate Change

We help businesses navigate the risks and opportunities of climate change by providing strategic legal counsel on sustainability, carbon markets, and evolving regulations worldwide.

Commercial Litigation

Appellate Advocacy & Judicial Review

Arbitration

Energy Litigation

Fraud Law

International Arbitration

Securities Litigation

Shareholder Activism & Critical Situations

Employment Services

Pensions & Benefits

Energy Regulatory

We guide clients through Canada’s complex energy regulatory landscape, helping secure approvals, manage compliance, and advance major projects with confidence.

Environmental Law

We help clients manage environmental risks, secure approvals, and resolve compliance or liability issues, enabling sustainable growth and successful projects.

Health Law

We advise and defend health professionals, institutions, and associations on medical, regulatory, and liability issues in Canada’s complex health care system.

International Trade & Investment

Anti-Corruption Investigations & Compliance

Investment Treaty Arbitration

WTO Law & Policy

Intellectual Property Litigation

We represent clients in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, combining litigation strength with industry insight to protect innovation and achieve results.

Restructuring & Insolvency

We guide creditors, debtors, investors, and court officers through complex restructurings and insolvencies in Canada and across borders, delivering practical, timely, and creative solutions.

Accountant Liability Litigation

Anti-Money Laundering

Constitutional Law

Defamation

Estate Litigation

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Cheryl M. Woodin

Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department

Christine Plante

Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department

James J. Heelan KC

Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department

Melanie Teetaert

Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department

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The Bennett Jones Story

At Bennett Jones, legal solutions are our starting point. What drives us forward is knowing our clients inside and out—their ambitions, obstacles and success metrics.

For more than a century, we have shaped outcomes that matter in business, in law and in the broader Canadian landscape. And our commitment extends beyond legal matters: we invest deeply in the communities in which we live and work.

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