Jean-Claude has a broad background as a civil litigation generalist. His clients value his ability to grasp the unique pressures of their businesses and strategize accordingly. He brings a welcome adaptability and unflappability to high-stress situations, making him a sought-after team member on large contentious matters, and a tactful negotiator. Jean-Claude has acquired particular expertise in commercial matters such as contract disputes and shareholder and partnership disputes, as well as in defamation matters. He regularly acts for and advises both employees and management in employment matters. He also devotes a significant amount of his practice to professional discipline matters, acting as prosecutor for regulatory bodies in the health sector and representing professionals before other regulators. He represents clients in both French and English. Active in Toronto’s legal community, Jean-Claude is a past member of The Advocates’ Society’s Regulatory and Administrative Law Practice Group, a Chair of the Administrative Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, and an Adjunct Faculty member at Osgoode Hall Law School where he teaches Administrative Law. His legal expertise is consistently recognized by organizations including Best Lawyers in Canada and Benchmark Litigation.
