Michael Byers is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on corporate/commercial, securities and complex employment disputes. In addition to being ranked by Lexpert as a leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyer, Michael has been recognized by Chambers as an Up and Coming securities litigator and by Benchmark Litigation as a top litigation lawyer aged 40 & Under. Michael’s practice includes contractual and shareholder litigation, commercial arbitration, class actions, insolvency litigation, cross-border issues, professional liability, fraud claims, transactional disputes, and insurance litigation. His securities litigation practice includes investigations and proceedings before the OSC and other securities regulators, investment loss claims, securities class actions, and broker/dealer disputes. Michael has particular experience in employment litigation in the financial services sector and in disputes involving complex financial and damages quantification issues or allegations of cause. Michael has worked with a broad range of corporate and individual clients, with particular experience in disputes in the financial services, securities, mining and natural resources, software and technology, cannabis, cryptocurrency and accounting sectors.