Partner announcement

Lenczner Slaght Congratulates New Partner Jaan Lilles

Canada's leading litigation practice increases to 23 partners.

February 3, 2015

Lenczner Slaght, the Toronto-based litigation firm, proudly congratulates three outstanding advocates to its partnership. All have gained both depth and breadth of experience as associates in the firm’s unparalleled mentorship program, led by senior litigators.

Jaan Lilles brings a wide range of litigation experience from professional liability and medical malpractice, through commercial disputes and class actions, to employment and administrative law. Already recognized in Best Lawyers, he has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and before many administrative tribunals. For his Masters of Law, Jaan wrote a thesis on “The Common Law Right to Privacy”.

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Lenczner Slaght

Widely recognized as Canada's leading litigation practice, Lenczner Slaght has successfully represented clients' interests in some of the country's most complex and high-profile cases. Our lawyers are distinguished by their depth of courtroom experience, appearing at all levels of the courts, before tribunals, and in mediation and arbitration proceedings. We're also known for our wealth of talent: Lenczner Slaght partners, ranked among the best of their peers nationally, recruit and mentor gifted litigators who uphold the highest professional standards. From commercial disputes and class actions to professional regulation and cross-border matters, we bring expert strategy to all areas of litigation.

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