Thornton Grout Finnigan: Commercial Cases Valued at $1.4–1.7 Billion
Last week, several notable commercial litigation cases unfolded before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Among the legal teams representing parties in these billion-dollar suits were lawyers from reputable firms such as Thornton Grout Finnigan, Miller Thomson, Stikeman Elliott, Bennett Jones, and others.
One significant case that captured attention was the $1.7-billion lawsuit Bridging Finance Inc. et al v Sharpe et al. Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP’s John Finnigan led the representation for Bridging Finance Inc. and a group of 15 other plaintiffs. On the defense side, Gowling WLG’s Scott Kugler and David Lobl represented defendants M. Garofalo and Sterling Bank and Trust Limited, respectively.
In another substantial case, Bridging Finance Inc. et al v KPMG LLP, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP’s James Hardy served as counsel for Bridging Finance Inc. and nine other plaintiffs. Moving towards the $160.3-million case Bridging Finance Inc. et al v McCoshen et al, Finnigan represented the plaintiffs alongside 16 others.
Apart from these cases, Finnigan was also involved in cases such as Bridging Finance Inc. et al v Chubb Insurance Company of Canada, Bridging Finance Inc. et al v The Sharpe Indigenous Charitable Foundation et al, and Bridging Finance Inc. et al v Gautam et al, showcasing his broad expertise in commercial litigation.
Additionally, Miller Thomson LLP and Stikeman Elliott LLP were also prominent in representing parties in commercial litigation matters. For instance, Miller Thomson’s Bobby Sachdeva and Kaleigh Sonshine took on key roles in various crucial cases, highlighting the diverse range of legal talent involved in these billion-dollar suits.
With seasoned lawyers and prestigious firms at the helm, the legal landscape surrounding commercial disputes continues to evolve, offering a glimpse into the complex world of high-stakes litigation.
