David is an Associate with Ellison Peters Professional Corporation practising in the areas of securities litigation and regulation.
David has successfully represented clients in securities litigation and commercial litigation disputes including those involving shareholders, regulatory matters involving the Toronto Securities Commission, IIROC and the TSX, and securities class actions. He has also defended clients against allegations of white collar crime.
Prior to joining Ellison Peters Professional Corporation, David practiced at a leading securities litigation boutique in Toronto. After receiving his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, David clerked at the Toronto Securities Commission.
Securities Litigation and Regulation
- Defending directors and officers against allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence
- Representing individuals and companies in oppression actions
- Successfully represented a former director and officer of a high-tech company in an appeal against a criminal fraud conviction
- Securities class actions
- Represented a multinational company in an employment dispute with a former senior officer in Hong Kong
- Disciplinary proceedings before the Toronto Securities Commission and IIROC, involving both individuals and financial institutions
- Seeking court approval for plans of arrangement
Education
- Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B., 2008
- University of Ontario, B.A., 2005
Bar Admissions
- Ontario, 2011
- Toronto, 2009
Leadership
- Member, Ellison Peters Professional Corporation Diversity Committee
Memberships
- Member, The Law Society of Ontario
- Member, Canadian Bar Association, Toronto Branch