Lawyer Profile
Doug McLeod
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Doug practises complex commercial litigation, most often in regard to disputes arising from private equity investments, M&A, shareholder activism and corporate governance issues, oppression claims, and securities and financial regulatory enforcement. He is also sought after for his ability to handle highly contentious and sensitive board and shareholder controversies involving both public and private companies, including by advising boards and by conducting internal investigations.
Doug is an experienced trial lawyer, and has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario as well as a broad range of major Canadian securities, financial and accounting regulators. He is adept at driving an aggressive litigation posture while maintaining a disciplined focus on his clients' strategic objectives and practical needs.
Doug's clients describe him in lawyer rankings surveys as follows: "He is an outstanding strategist with a deep command of complex shareholder and corporate disputes. He combines aggressive litigation instincts with disciplined, long-term commercial judgement. He is a trusted adviser who consistently aligns legal tactics with business outcomes at the highest level."
Lead counsel to a consortium of leading Canadian banks in a C$83-million claim against a public-issuer lending client and its officers and directors, alleging oppression, misrepresentation, and other misconduct arising out of a large commercial credit arrangement
Lead counsel to a leading global investment banking firm in a confidential engagement relating to director misconduct at one of the firm's Canadian portfolio companies
Lead counsel to one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds in a confidential engagement relating to director and officer misconduct in one of the fund’s Canadian portfolio companies;
Lead counsel to a large Canadian accounting firm in defence of a C$80-million auditor negligence claim brought by a former audit client, arising out of audits of a reporting issuer investment trust
Lead counsel to a large private equity group in regard to a C$40-million M&A dispute against a vendor and joint-venture partner, including claims of misrepresentation, breach of duty of good faith, and oppression
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2010 (ON)