Business Details
Corporate Litigation & Competition Law Services Toronto
We are trial lawyers dedicated to protecting your business through practical legal, business, and risk-management solutions. Our firm specializes in resolving commercial, stakeholder, non-compliance, and competitive disputes with a strategic focus on achieving the best outcomes for our clients. By prioritizing client care and beginning with the end goal in mind, we create tailored negotiation, arbitration, or litigation strategies that position us steps ahead in every case. Our courtroom reputation enables us to resolve complex legal and business disputes efficiently, always prioritizing our clients' interests and bottom-line results. Services
Corporate Litigation
Competition Law
Class Action Defense
Securities Litigation
Insurance Defense
Highlights and features
- We deliver strategic, results-focused legal solutions for complex business disputes.
- Our team combines deep courtroom experience with proactive risk-management strategies.
- Recognized expertise in multijurisdictional cartel and class action cases.
- Client-centric approach prioritizing practical, cost-effective resolutions.
- Award-winning practice in competition law and securities litigation.
Associations and certifications
- Chambers
- GCR 100
- Lexpert
What people say
Strategic approach
Client-focused
Courtroom reputation
Results-driven
Expertise in competition law
Services
Corporate Litigation
We resolve complex commercial disputes including breach of contract, shareholder conflicts, and professional negligence claims. Our strategic approach combines negotiation and litigation expertise to protect business interests while minimizing financial and reputational risks. Clients benefit from our courtroom-ready advocacy and proactive risk management counsel.
Competition Law
Our practice advises on Competition Act compliance, merger clearances, and defends against cartel investigations. We represent clients before the Competition Bureau and tribunal, leveraging global partnerships for multijurisdictional cases. Our team's recognition in Chambers and GCR 100 underscores our leadership in Canadian competition law.
Class Action Defense
We defend businesses against class actions under competition, securities, and product liability laws. Our experience spans cross-border cases with parallel US proceedings. Strategic case management and early resolution focus help clients mitigate exposure while maintaining operational continuity during prolonged litigation processes.
Securities Litigation
We handle securities regulatory investigations, investor lawsuits, and class actions for public companies and financial professionals. Our services include trial representation, settlement negotiations, and reputation management. We advise on compliance with OSC, IIROC, and MFDA requirements to prevent enforcement actions.
Insurance Defense
We represent insurers and insureds in errors & omissions, directors & officers, and fidelity bond claims. Our services include coverage disputes, subrogation claims, and class action monitoring. We provide strategic defense solutions for professionals across securities, legal, and accounting industries.
People
Michael I. Binetti
Partner
Specializing in corporate litigation and competition law, Michael Binetti brings over 25 years of experience in resolving complex commercial disputes. His practice focuses on shareholder conflicts, professional negligence claims, and antitrust matters.
Kenneth A. Dekker
Partner
Recognized competition law expert with extensive experience in cartel investigations and class actions. Kenneth Dekker advises on Competition Act compliance and represents clients before the Competition Tribunal and appellate courts.
David N. Vaillancourt
Partner
Securities litigation specialist handling regulatory investigations and investor lawsuits. David Vaillancourt has significant experience in class action defense and appellate advocacy for financial institutions and market participants.
Masiel A. Matus
Partner
Corporate litigator with expertise in commercial disputes and regulatory compliance. Masiel Matus represents clients in securities litigation, shareholder disputes, and professional liability claims across multiple industries.
Jeanette Saliba
Partner
Employment law and class action defense specialist. Jeanette Saliba focuses on workplace disputes, wrongful dismissal claims, and compliance strategies for employers in regulated sectors.
Questions
What areas of law does Affleck Greene McMurtry specialize in?
We specialize in corporate litigation, competition law, class action defense, securities litigation, and insurance defense, serving businesses facing complex legal challenges.
How does the firm handle cross-border legal disputes?
Our team manages multijurisdictional cases through global partnerships, particularly handling parallel US-Canada class actions and international arbitration matters.
What industries do you serve?
We work with clients across finance, securities, professional services, manufacturing, and regulated industries requiring specialized litigation and compliance support.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize transparent communication, providing regular case updates and clear strategic recommendations tailored to each client's business objectives and risk tolerance.
What distinguishes your competition law practice?
Recognized in Chambers and GCR 100, our practice combines proactive compliance advice with robust defense strategies for Competition Bureau investigations and tribunal proceedings.
