Overview

Retired from the practice of law, Charles E. Flam is a strategic adviser in our Civil and Commercial Litigation Group.

Mr. Flam served as managing partner and CEO of RSS for almost forty years. With his vast experience, he is frequently called upon by members of our Civil and Commercial Litigation Group for strategic issues relating to commercial matters, particularly those with international ramifications.

Representative files and mandates

Throughout his career, Mr. Flam has been involved in a variety of complex, high-stakes and high-profile cases that have become milestones in the development of Quebec and Canadian law. His experience includes:

The Morgentaler case — Defended Dr. Henry Morgentaler, accused of performing abortions, an extremely significant case raising arguments based on constitutional law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Castor Holdings case — Represented some 15 European investors, whose claims totalled over $300M (principal and interest), in a massive case involving the professional liability of auditors

John C. Doyle — Played a key role in the withdrawal of criminal charges against John C. Doyle after the Supreme Court’s decision, a key step in a long judicial saga that redefined important parts of Canadian corporate and criminal law

Numerous disputes involving the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, including the Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutional validity of the Newfoundland Mining and Mineral Rights Tax Act

Defended Burger King Corporation against a real estate brokerage commission’s claim for payment

Defended a foreign bank against a cross-border claim for over $11M arising from international consumer transactions involving credit cards and a plaintiff in the Caribbean

Represented shareholders of the Kruger paper company in a landmark oppression remedy case

Defended an oil merchant against a $12M cross-border claim caused by a sudden drop in the market price between the expected and effective delivery date of an oil shipment

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• General Practice
• Corporate & Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1967 (QC)