Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP is Canada’s leading securities litigation law firm. Our securities litigators are client-focused and business-minded, providing representation for market participants in a wide range of disputes and regulatory investigations. We have successfully represented clients in some of the most significant and high-profile securities law cases in Canada.
We specialize in securities litigation and regulatory defense.
Our securities litigation practice includes primary and secondary market liability claims, claims arising out the restatement of a company’s financial statements, claims arising out of alleged fraud, claims against investment dealers and advisors in respect of allegedly problematic investment products, strategies and tax shelters, and claims against investment funds, fund managers and traders arising out of allegedly problematic trading strategies.
Our securities regulatory defence practice includes investigations and enforcement proceedings brought by the OSC and CIRO (formerly, IIROC and MFDA). We have significant experience with cross-border investigations involving the SEC and other US regulators.
Choosing the right legal representation is crucial when facing complex litigation. We set ourselves apart through a blend of specialized expertise, client-focused service, and a collaborative team approach. We understand that every case impacts your reputation, livelihood, and bottom line— so we're committed to partnering with you to achieve results that protect and advance your interests.
Our expertise and excellent working relationships with securities regulators make us uniquely qualified to assist our clients with securities regulation and compliance matters.
We have extensive experience in representing individual and corporate respondents in investigations and enforcement proceedings before the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), other provincial securities commissions, and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) (formerly IIROC and MFDA). We handle a wide range of securities law matters, including registration issues, fraud, insider trading, and compliance deficiencies. Additionally, we have significant expertise in cross-border investigations involving US regulators and law enforcement agencies. We often resolve cases through negotiation and settlement agreements to effectively manage risk and bring closure to clients' regulatory issues.
We represent a diverse range of capital market participants in securities class actions across Canada, covering various liability claims related to financial statements, fraud, and problematic investment products. These cases often involve parallel regulatory investigations and proceedings, necessitating expertise in both class actions and securities regulatory regimes. With our multi-faceted advocacy and strategic thinking, we are uniquely qualified to successfully resolve multi-jurisdictional disputes in this complex area.
We have particular expertise in investment loss litigation. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in cases that range from suitability claims to more complex trading in options, commodities, derivative products and leveraged investing.
Based on extensive peer and client reviews conducted by Lexpert, Chambers, Benchmark Litigation and Best Lawyers, CMB is ranked among the top corporate commercial and securities litigation teams in Canada. We commit ourselves to providing concentrated expertise in litigation and are uniquely positioned to provide personalized solutions and resources to each of our clients.
CMB is ranked in Band 1 (the highest level) for securities litigation by Chambers and is the only boutique firm in the top Band.
Benchmark Litigation has awarded Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP "Securities Litigation Firm of the Year" every year since 2017.
Mithaq Canada Inc. (Re): Exercise of the Capital Markets Tribunal’s Discretion Whether to Cease Trade a Private Placement as “Clearly Abusive”
The Perils of Failing to Coordinate Settlement of Cross-Border Securities Class Actions: Kwong v. iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc.
The Flip Side of the Trailing Commission Coin: Frayce v. BMO Investorline Inc., 2024 ONSC 533
NorthWest Copper Corp.: The Free Flow of Information and Opinion Among Shareholders May Trump Disclosure of Joint Action by Dissident Shareholders