David Gadsden
David Gadsden represents global clients in complex commercial disputes. He is the Chair of Baker McKenzie's Canadian Class Actions Group and is known for his sound advice on commercial class actions, competition and antitrust matters, arbitration, fraud cases and product liability matters. Clients value David's pragmatic and determined approach to disputes and have described him as "absolutely terrific at bringing across the finish line the most complex and multidimensional issues". David has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Best Lawyers Canada, and Lexpert’s annual Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers. He has previously been recognized by Lexpert as a Rising Star. · Baker McKenzie
About
David Gadsden is the Chair of Baker McKenzie's Canadian Class Actions Group. He represents global clients in complex commercial disputes, with particular expertise in commercial class actions, competition and antitrust matters, arbitration, fraud cases, and product liability. He has acted as counsel for defendants and plaintiffs in national and global class actions involving anti-competitive conduct, professional service negligence, product liability, and securities fraud. His practice also includes international and domestic business disputes, competition and antitrust litigation, commercial arbitration, business tort and trade secrets claims, and fraud and financial crime matters. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario and in international and domestic arbitrations. David is recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Best Lawyers Canada, and Lexpert’s Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers.
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Education
- Completed the Osgoode Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
- Completed the Intensive Advocacy Training Program conducted by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Lectured in the Osgoode Hall Graduate (LL.M.) Programme