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Fasken Alumni Network

The Fasken Alumni Network creates a forum for former Fasken lawyers to connect with our current lawyers. Relationships are paramount in business and this site will make connecting easier. We look forward to connecting with you!

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Resource 2018 Proxy Contest Study Fasken releases its Proxy Contest Study 2018 Update, a review of formal proxy contests in Canada last year Learn more

Innovation is about More than efficiency It’s about trusting your law firm to consistently offer a variety of proven solutions – not just when you need them, but before you need them. Discover how Fasken’s legal service innovations could help you today. Learn more

Chambers Canada 2017 Banking Law Firm of the Year Fasken takes home the “Banking Law Firm of the Year 2017” award during Chambers Canada Awards ceremony. Learn more

Our Solutions

Growing companies need legal expertise spanning continents, industries and practices. Fasken provides solutions in all areas of law, for almost every industry and sector.

Industries 50⁺

Practices 80⁺

Markets 20⁺

Technology, Media and Telecommunications With the speed at which technology evolves, you need lawyers that are fully immersed in the sector. We are at the forefront — working on landmark cases and deals globally that are changing the face of technology. Fasken is a leader in cross-border and international legal services, whether in commercial business law, IP, regulatory or technology issues. Read more

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Fasken is ranked among the top litigation teams by several publications including Chambers Global, Benchmark Litigation and Best Lawyers. Our litigators are leading authorities in their areas and represent our clients’ interests at all levels of court, arbitration or mediation or in front of tribunals. Read more

Asia Pacific Sensitive to the unique attributes of each Asian market and with expertise in civil and common law, we provide strategic advice on cross-border and multijurisdictional business activities. Read more

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Our People

Everyone at Fasken shares a “clients first” philosophy. It’s behind everything we do. And it’s the heart of our success.

Offices 10

Lawyers 700⁺

Employees 1000⁺

Jackie VanDerMeulen Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5402
jvandermeulen@fasken.com

Daniel Brock Partner | Government Relations Group Leader Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON Toronto +1 416 865 4513 | Ottawa +1 613 236 3882
dbrock@fasken.com

Katy-Lynne Kay Partner Johannesburg +27 11 586 6024
kkay@fasken.com

Donald E. Milner Counsel Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4411
dmilner@fasken.com

Ao Chen Associate Montréal, QC +1 514 397 7580
aochen@fasken.com

Virginia K. Schweitzer Partner | Co-Managing Partner, Ottawa Ottawa, ON +1 613 696 6889
vschweitzer@fasken.com

Samuel Li Associate Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4890
sli@fasken.com

Sophie Arseneault Associate Ottawa, ON +1 613 696 6904
sarseneault@fasken.com

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Knowledge

Good client service includes sharing expertise with colleagues and clients. Consult our articles, guides and blogs for insight on the legal developments that you want to know about.