Overview

Luis has a broad-based general litigation and arbitration practice. He has specific expertise in acting for the world’s leading mining companies in their large and complex litigation and arbitrations – in Canada and internationally.

Clients appreciate that Luis is “a good sounding board, gives pragmatic advice and has a sense of calmness which gives you a lot of security.” (Chambers Global)

Luis is lead counsel for public and private corporations at various levels of Canadian courts, as well as at the Ontario Securities Commission. Spanish-speaking parties regularly turn to Luis for assistance. He regularly acts as counsel in class actions, takeover bids and change of control litigation. A qualified and experienced arbitrator, Luis is regularly selected by parties to arbitrate on a range of business and commercial disputes.

Acted for the Mining Association of Canada before the Supreme Court of Canada in Lundin Mining Corporation, et. al. v. Dov Markowich, which provided guidance on the definition of “material change” under Canadian securities legislation.

Acted for Grup Mediapro S.L.U. in a litigation settlement with CSB, LP, culminating in a transaction pursuant to which Mediapro sold its Canadian business, consisting of the OneSoccer Channel, to CSB.

Acted for Potentia Renewables Inc. and its affiliates in a contractual dispute with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) regarding Potentia's right to optimize solar projects.

Acting for Brandt Tractor Ltd., the world's largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment dealer, in various litigation matters (including commercial disputes and wrongful dismissal claims).

Commercial Arbitration; Litigation: Corporate Commercial; Litigation: Securities; Class Actions

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1995 (ON)