Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

At Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, we consider the practice of law to be, first and foremost, about our clients. We are unwavering in our commitment to exceptional client service. We are recognized for the breadth and depth of our legal expertise and experience and we apply that expertise and experience to help our clients succeed. We do this by understanding our clients' objectives, by developing a strong grasp of their business and their industry, and by building trusted relationships with their people.

With 450+ lawyers in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa and New York, we provide integrated legal services with specialists in virtually every area of business law. Osler advises many of Canada's corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international clients with interests in Canada. Our breadth of legal expertise allows us to provide the kind of seamless, integrated service our clients require.

Our strengths have been recognized by independent authorities in Canada and abroad. Year after year, Osler appears at or very near the top in all of the national and international surveys of clients and peers that rank law firms in Canada and other jurisdictions. While top third party rankings are gratifying, we know that what really matters is the confidence our clients continue to place in us.

We invite you to learn more about us, who we are, what we do, how many of the world's leading organizations we're privileged to call clients, the resources we provide, what we think about emerging legal issues and much more, by exploring our web site.

Ontario Court Drops Hydrogen Bomb, Certifies Antitrust Class Action in International Conspiracy Case
Christopher P. Naudie, October 8, 2009
There has been a surge in antitrust class proceedings in Canada over the past few years. In most instances, plaintiffs have launched these proposed class proceedings in the context of ongoing international cartel investigations, often in close coordination with plaintiffs who have launched similar...

Employers Should Develop and Implement Pandemic Influenza Response Plan
James R. Hassell, September 30, 2009
While the media frenzy regarding the H1N1 influenza virus (also known as the "swine flu") has somewhat subsided over the past few months, recent reports by the World Health Organization have indicated that, in some regions, instances of swine flu are increasing. Accordingly, it is crucial...

New Act to Govern Federal Non-Profit Corporations
Janet E. Sim, Rachel Halperin, September 30, 2009
After several attempts over the past five years, Canada is finally getting new legislation to govern federal non-profit corporations. Bill C-4, An Act respecting not-for-profit corporations and certain other corporations (Act) has been set up to close many of the legislative gaps which exist under...