Lawyer Profile

Peter W. Kryworuk

London, Ontario

Peter W. Kryworuk

Overview

Peter is a senior partner and leader of the Health Law Group. With 40+ years of experience, his expertise lies in medical and professional liability, class actions, commercial litigation, and appeals. He is also a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.

Chambers Canada: The Leading Lawyers and Law Firms in Canada: Leading lawyer in Healthcare – Band 1 Contentious

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: leading lawyer in the areas of Class Actions (2018-2026); Life Sciences & Health (2026); Litigation - Commercial Insurance (2010-2026); Litigation - Corporate Commercial (2013-2026); Litigation - Product Liability (2008-2026); Medical Negligence (2008-2026); Personal Injury (2008-2026); Professional Liability (2008-2026)

AV Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest peer review rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards

Best Lawyers in Canada: Appellate Practice; Class Action Litigation; Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Health Care Law; Legal Malpractice Law; Medical Negligence; Personal Injury Litigation; Product Liability Law

Recognized in the Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers (2018-2023)

Senior trial co-counsel in Andersen v. St. Jude Medical, Canada's first medical product liability class action trial

Counsel to the Honourable Mr. Justice Roland Haines, Review of Meat Regulation and Inspection in Ontario (2004)

Practice Areas

  • Class Action Defendant
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Class Action Plaintiff
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Health Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1984 (ON)