Lexpert's 2018 Rising Stars

Leading Lawyers Under 40

Ally Bharmal and Brad Freelan honoured as leaders in their legal practice and community.

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Diversity & Inclusion Fasken Achieves Mansfield Certification Fasken receives Mansfield Certification, exceeding the 30% requirement of candidates being women and visible minorities for senior positions. Learn more

Who’s Who Legal 2018 Global Mining Law Firm of the Year 2018 Fasken has been recognized as the world’s top Global Mining Law Firm of the Year by Who’s Who Legal for 2018, the Firm’s fourth consecutive win. Learn More

ISO Certification Fasken Achieves ISO27001 Certification Protecting our premises and our clients’ information. 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⁺

David Hoffe Partner Johannesburg +27 11 586 6019
dhoffe@fasken.com

Rosalind H. Cooper Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5127
rcooper@fasken.com

Godfrey Malesa Partner Johannesburg +27 11 586 6057
gmalesa@fasken.com

Maria K. Holder Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 868 7547
mholder@fasken.com

Guy W. Giorno Partner Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON Ottawa +1 613 696 6871
Toronto +1 416 865 5164
ggiorno@fasken.com

Patrick T.J. Gannon Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5139
pgannon@fasken.com

Thelma Zindoga Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 3174
tzindoga@fasken.com

John M. Sabetti Partner Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4455
jsabetti@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 New CASL Ruling: CRTC Provides Guidance on B2B Messaging and the Due Diligence Defence Read more

Bulletin November 13, 2018 Federal Government Proposes Reforms to How Intellectual Property and Licences are Handled During Insolvency Read more

Bulletin November 13, 2018 Public Procurement Prosecution Breathes New Life into Anti-Corruption Offence 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.