Experienced Securities Litigation Lawyers in Canada
At Ghahhary Thomas LLP, our team provides sophisticated legal counsel and representation in securities litigation and enforcement matters. We act as trusted securities litigation and regulatory lawyers for corporations, senior executives, financial institutions, and individuals facing complex disputes and regulatory scrutiny in Ontario and beyond.
Our founders are internationally recognized barristers with deep experience in high stakes litigation and regulatory defence. Drawing on decades of combined courtroom strategy and advocacy across Canada and the UK, we deliver legal solutions that are informed, strategic, and outcomes-focused.
Comprehensive Securities Litigation Services
Securities litigation covers a broad array of disputes arising from capital markets, financial regulation, and fiduciary duties. As experienced securities litigators, we counsel and represent clients in:
Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement
- Defence in proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), provincial securities regulators, and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
- Responding to allegations of disclosure violations, reporting failures, compliance deficiencies, insider trading and tipping
- Handling enforcement actions that may include sanctions or civil liability exposure
Our experience includes defending corporations and executives in enforcement contexts concerning evolving regulatory frameworks, including emerging areas like cryptocurrency regulation.
Class Actions & Securities Litigation
We represent corporate and individual clients in significant securities litigation matters and class action proceedings, including:
- Secondary market misrepresentation and omission claims
- Primary market disclosure and prospectus litigation
- Claims of investor loss due to misstatements or omissions under Ontario securities law
Our team balances legal precision with strategic advocacy to navigate procedural complexities and potential damages exposure.
Cross-Border and Multi-Jurisdictional Matters
Our experience is not limited to domestic litigation. We advise clients on:
- Cross-border regulatory investigations
- Parallel enforcement proceedings involving US and UK securities regulators
- Multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies
This cross-border capability enables us to deliver seamless counsel when matters span provincial, national, and international regulatory environments.
Quasi-Criminal Securities Proceedings
Ghahhary Thomas LLP’s decades of business crime trial experience – as prosecutors and defence counsel – provides our clients who face quasi-criminal and criminal proceedings involving securities law breaches under the Securities Act and/or the Criminal Code with a unique multi-disciplinary team.
Why Choose Our Securities Litigation Lawyers
Clients turn to Ghahhary Thomas LLP because we provide:
- Strategic defence and advocacy tailored to complex securities matters
- A multi-disciplinary approach blending corporate litigation, regulatory law, and enforcement expertise
- Representation by lawyers with elite advocacy credentials and international qualifications
- A reputation for tenacity in high-stakes legal disputes
- Ranked by the leading legal directories in Canada including Benchmark Litigation Canada, Best Law Firms, and The Best Lawyers in Canada
Our approach focuses on clarity of process, early identification of risks, and pursuit of the best possible outcomes.
Effective representation requires a deep understanding of market regulations and litigation strategy. Ghahhary Thomas LLP lawyers bring this expertise to every engagement, ensuring clients are informed, prepared, and strategically positioned. Our partner, Dan Thomas, is a seasoned securities litigation lawyer whose experience in this field is reflected by his membership of the Capital Markets Tribunal’s Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee.
Speak with a Securities Litigation Lawyer
If you face a securities dispute, regulatory challenge, or enforcement proceeding, Ghahhary Thomas LLP can provide counsel and representation tailored to your needs.
Contact us to discuss your case with a seasoned securities litigation lawyer and learn how we can assist you with litigation strategy and defence.
