Robert Wisner

Robert Wisner is a litigation partner at McMillan LLP and its co-leader, international arbitration. His practice focuses on international dispute resolution and corporate litigation. He has argued numerous cases before arbitral tribunals seated in venues throughout Canada, the US, Asia, and Europe. He has also appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and other Canadian jurisdictions. Many of his cases have involved matters of international law, including disputes relating to foreign investment protection, the jurisdiction of Canadian courts, and the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments. He has also handled a wide range of disputes relating to corporate governance, shareholder remedies, or complex commercial contracts, including M&A, joint venture, shareholder, supply, and services agreements. Legal directories have consistently recognized his work in international arbitration, cross-border business litigation, and disputes relating to the global mining sector. Many of his clients are involved in the mining, energy, aviation, infrastructure, or telecommunications sectors. He has assisted clients seeking litigation financing as well as leading litigation funders conducting due diligence on potential claims.