Overview

Rob is a senior partner with 45 years of experience in complex civil litigation, including class actions, commercial disputes, and specialty insurance coverage. He has appeared before courts across Canada, including the Supreme Court.

Recognized by Benchmark Canada as “Litigation Star” for his leading expertise (2025, 2026)

Recognized in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory - Class Actions (2016-2026); Litigation - Commercial Insurance (2016-2026); Litigation - Product Liability (2016-2026); Aviation Law (2018-2026)

Recognized in Best Lawyers in the following areas: Appellate Practice, Aviation Law, Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice, Insurance Law, Product Liability Law (2025)

Recognized in Who’s Who Legal (now Lexology). Rob Bell is identified as "a talented litigator" with experience in handling some of the most prominent aviation and automotive class action cases in recent Canadian history (2025)

Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers (2024)

Recognized as a leading Canadian lawyer in Who's Who Legal: Product Liability Defence

Lawyer of the Year, Product Liability Law - Toronto, Best Lawyers in Canada (2020)

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Law
• Class Action Defendant
• Product Liability
• Class Action Plaintiff

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1980 (ON)