Infrastructure Journal Global (IJGlobal) 2018

Building Infrastructure Across Borders

Named North America’s 2018 “Public Sector Legal Advisor of the Year”

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HELPING OUR CLIENTS DO IT ALL Outstanding Work At Fasken we work on some of the most interesting and significant deals and cases around. From the recent Air Canada acquisition of Aeroplan, to advising start-ups that have matured into world leading technologies, to helping establish language rights in Canada. We help our clients do it all! Learn more

Gordie Howe International Bridge Building Bridges Congratulations to Canada and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority on the historic achievement of the P3 contract for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Fasken is honoured to serve as your counsel. *Image conceptual and courtesy of WDBA Learn more

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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⁺

Neil Searle Partner Johannesburg +27 11 586 6093
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Alix P. Herber Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3367
aherber@fasken.com

Valérie Deshaye Associate Québec, QC +1 418 640 2038
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Jonathan F. Lancaster Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4479
jlancaster@fasken.com

Matthew Downer Associate Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3420
mdowner@fasken.com

Mark Bowman Counsel Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4447
mbowman@fasken.com

David A. Hausman Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3486
dhausman@fasken.com

Lisa R. Simone Counsel Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4483
lsimone@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.

Bulletin November 1, 2017 Constitutional Breach Denies Justice to the Victims of Radiohead Stage Collapse | The HR Space Read more

Bulletin March 22, 2019 Class Action against Nissan: Discontinuance Granted, Application for Authorization Refused (in obiter)! Read more

Bulletin March 22, 2019 Having Privacy in Public: Limits to Unwanted Surveillance in Public Spaces Read more

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Our Commitment

Diversity & Inclusion

Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Community Involvement

We are committed to improving our communities, investing our time, expertise and philanthropy.

Pro Bono

Our lawyers and law students routinely provide pro bono legal services to help those who have difficulty in accessing the justice system.

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Fasken Institute

Fasken Institute offers practical, engaging and continuing professional development for our team & our clients. Many of our online & in-person programs are CPD accredited for various institutions.