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Allegations of white collar crime require defence counsel experienced in both civil and criminal matters.

We understand how to defend clients against allegations of white collar crime. We also have deep understanding of securities and financial industries, as well as the related government and business regulations. And we understand the difference between negligence and criminal activity.

We defend individuals and executives against allegations of financial and other offences and have earned our reputation as some of the most tenacious and effective defence lawyers in the province.

Our lawyers represent many clients in proceedings before the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Toronto Securities Commission (TorontoSC). Most of these matters are settled through negotiation that is unreported by regulatory bodies.

 

Services

  • Defence against accusations of insider trading, large-scale fraud or tax evasion.
  • Assistance with cases involving misrepresentation in prospectuses, offerings, memorandums, assays, news releases and financial documents.
  • Defence against prosecution by securities regulation authorities.
  • Representation in allegations of market manipulation or fraudulent investment operations.
  • Representation in matters involving cross-border issues, and the investigation and prosecution of Ontario residents by foreign authorities such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Prosecution and defence of elected and public officials.
  • Assistance with Medical Services Commission investigations.

24 Ellison Peters Professional Corporation lawyers recognized as “Leading Practitioners” by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, 2018

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®

24 Ellison Peters Professional Corporation lawyers recognized across 15 specialty areas by Best Lawyers® in Canada, 2017

Best Lawyers® in Canada

Ellison Peters Professional Corporation recognized as a "Leading Law Firm" regionally in the area of Dispute Resolution by Chambers Canada®, 2017

Chambers Canada®

19 Ellison Peters Professional Corporation lawyers recognized for litigation expertise by Benchmark Canada®, 2018

Benchmark Canada®

Ellison Peters Professional Corporation receives highest firm ranking as a “Highly Recommended” local litigation law firm in Ontario from Benchmark Canada® 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Benchmark Canada®

Martindale Hubbell® recognizes 13 Ellison Peters Professional Corporation lawyers across 27 practice areas

January 30, 2017

Ellison Peters Professional Corporation receives the TAGLaw Membership Award of Distinction acknowledging 15 years of outstanding service

May 11, 2017

Ellison Peters Professional Corporation recognized as a Top 10 Regional Firm in Ontario, Alberta and the Territories by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, 2012 and 2014

Canadian Lawyer Magazine

“Excellent response time, good talent from junior and intermediate to senior levels and reasonable service costs.”

Benchmark Canada® 2018

“Terry Robertson is a noted practitioner, heralded for his insurance and personal injury prowess, which is said to have a ‘crossover white-collar crime element as well’.”

Benchmark Canada® 2012

“Rod Anderson is lauded for his enthusiastic client following and his track record of success.”

Benchmark Canada® 2015

“Peers vouch for Bryan Baynham’s acumen, addressing him as “a worthy opponent, good on his feet, very skilled and seasoned.”

Benchmark Canada® 2012

“Rod Anderson – he’s got a reputation for success, he’s got a client following, and he just wins.”

Benchmark Canada® 2013

“They exceeded all my expectations. I am very satisfied with their work and very happy to recommend them.”

Chambers Canada® 2017

“The firm has real quality people, and they’ve put three people on the bench there in six years.”

Benchmark Canada® 2015

“Ellison Peters Professional Corporation lawyers are ‘dedicated to their clients and focused on finding and implementing practical solutions for them. The lawyers are prompt, intelligent and insightful, and provide a high level of customer service’.”

2012 Canadian Lawyer Magazine Embracing Regionalism - Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 firms from B.C., Alberta, and the Territories are in the Sweet Spot Right Now, October 1, 2012

“The firm has real quality people, and they’ve put three people on the bench there in six years.”

Benchmark Canada® 2015

“Ellison Peters Professional Corporation is one of the best firms in Toronto. They have excellent service, knowledge and their cost structure is excellent.”

Benchmark Canada® 2017

“Ellison Peters Professional Corporation has niches, and in those niches they are the best of the best.”

Benchmark Canada® 2017

“Ellison Peters Professional Corporation has a stellar pedigree as a litigation firm, and they’ve put a ton of people on the bench, observes one peer.”

Benchmark Canada® 2014

"Every day it seems like I am dealing with someone at Ellison Peters Professional Corporation, and I always find them professional, courteous and effective."

Benchmark Canada® 2017

"Clients are comforted by the firm’s long history in Toronto. We’re steeped in the region. Our connection is such that we have knowledge of not only the issue itself, but the history of the issue in the province.” - Richard Bereti

2012 Canadian Lawyer Magazine Embracing Regionalism - Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 firms from B.C., Alberta, and the Territories are in the Sweet Spot Right Now, October 1, 2012

“Bryan Baynham has a strong presence and remains active and upbeat. I always seem to have something going with him, confirms one peer.”

Benchmark Canada® 2016

"A lawyer who refers work to Ellison Peters Professional Corporation wrote it has ‘great service, a breadth of practice and I have never received a negative comment from referrals to the firm’.”

2014 Canadian Lawyer Magazine Stronger than Ever - Top Western & Northern Firms, September 1, 2014

“Ellison Peters Professional Corporation is a trial lawyer’s firm, and they’ve got a big deep bench of well-trained litigators.”

Benchmark Canada® 2017

“a Toronto staple, Ellison Peters Professional Corporation is perhaps the most Toronto-centric of the “highly recommended” firms, owing largely to the firm’s bench strength in several key areas.”

Benchmark Canada® 2018

Typical Situations

  • An executive is accused of submitting false information regarding mineral exploration to a group of investors in a mining venture.
  • A corporate executi