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Brad Moore Toronto Lawyer

Brad Moore *

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2003
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Brad Moore's practice focuses on corporate, securities, transactional and financial services litigation. Brad represents investment dealers, registered representatives and other market participants in civil and regulatory proceedings, and he also regularly leads complex and sensitive internal investigations in both the public company and securities dealer contexts. In addition, Brad frequently acts on matters involving shareholder disputes, and in statutory plan of arrangement proceedings.

Brad has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and both levels of the Federal Court, as well as before the Ontario Securities Commission and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (formerly the Investment Industry Organization of Canada and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada). He has also represented clients in lengthy and complex international and domestic commercial arbitrations.

Brad’s experience includes a secondment to a large financial institution, where he managed securities litigation for the institution's wealth management business and advised on a broad range of securities-related matters.

Between 2019 and 2021, Brad served as a member of the Ontario Securities Commission's Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee, which provides comment and advice on a variety of policy and procedural initiatives relating to proceedings before the OSC’s administrative tribunal. 

Brad is ranked by Chambers and Partners as well as the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in securities litigation, and his practice has also been recognized by Benchmark Litigation Canada and The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Achievements

  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as Repeatedly Recommended in Litigation - Securities, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2023 to 2026
  • Recognized in Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 to 2026
  • Recognized in Securities Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide in Litigation: Securities in Ontario, Chambers Canada 2021 to 2026
  • Recognized in Ontario as a Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation Canada 2017 to 2026

Experience

  • Zijin Gold International to acquire Allied Gold Corporation for approximately C$5.5 billion, [Deal - Zijin Gold International], Zijin Gold International to acquire Allied Gold for approximately C$5.5 billion in an all cash transaction.
  • Sandstorm Gold Royalties acquired by Royal Gold Inc. for approximately US$3.5 billion, [Deal - Sandstorm Gold Royalties], Canadian mining company completes US$3.5 billion acquisition.
  • LifeSpeak Inc. completes plan of arrangement, [Deal - LifeSpeak Inc.], .Service provider of whole-person wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans and other organizations taken private pursuant to a plan of arrangement
  • Gatos Silver, Inc. resolves securities class action regarding its dual initial public offering, [Case - Gatos Silver, Inc.], Silver mining company defends securities class action.
  • Co-operators Financial Services Limited acquires Smart Employee Benefits Inc., [Deal - Co-operators Financial Services Limited], Leading Canadian financial services and insurance co-operative acquires cutting-edge health benefits and technology company by way of a plan of arrangement.
  • Northern Superior Resources completes the acquisition of Royal Fox Gold, [Deal - Royal Fox Gold], Acquisition of Royal Fox Gold by Northern Superior.
  • Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd. settles with OSC over registration requirements, [Case - Aux Cayes Fintech Co Ltd], Seychelles-based company reaches settlement.
  • Neo Lithium Corp. acquired by Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., [Deal - Neo Lithium Corp.], Significant total cash consideration arrangement agreement in the mining industry.
  • North West Rubber Ltd. in its acquisition by TorQuest Partners, [Deal - North West Rubber Ltd.], Advised a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber matting and flooring products in connection with its acquisition by TorQuest Partners.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Toronto
  • BA (Honours) University of Western Ontario

Community involvement

  • Co-Chair of the firm’s United Way Campaign
  • Leader of the firm’s fundraising efforts in support of Camp Oochigeas, a camp for children with cancer

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Contributing Editor, Williston & Rolls Court Forms
  • Member, The Advocates' Society - e-Discovery Implementation Committee
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association

Knowledge

  • Proxy Battles and Oppression: Lessons from Skychain for Boards and Activists at Contested AGMs, 2/5/2026
  • 2026 Shareholder Activism in Canada: The Legal Framework, 2/3/2026
  • ONCA Deals a Blow to Deal Certainty in M&A, 1/8/2026
  • “A Change is a Change” – The Supreme Court Rejects a Narrow Interpretation of “Material Change”, 12/1/2025
  • Appraisal Rights in Public M&A: Deal Structure, Deal Price, and Trading Price, 11/12/2025
  • ASC Gives Guidance on Canada’s Takeover Bid Regime and Directors’ Duties in Cease-Trading a Poison Pill, 8/14/2025
  • Break Fees in M&A: Two Cautionary Tales, 7/10/2025
  • LOIs in M&A: Is New Boilerplate Needed After a Recent Ontario Ruling?, 6/19/2025
  • "Sandbagging" in Private M&A: Clear Skies in Delaware, Still Cloudy in Canada, 5/1/2025
  • As Trade Tensions Rise, Canadian Lawmakers Should Better Protect Investors in Canadian Public Companies, 3/20/2025

Events

  • MACs in the COVID Era: Courts Provide Critical Guidance for M&A Practitioners, 6/23/2022
  • Facing a Claim: Critical First Steps, 6/7/2018
  • Lessons from the TD Settlement, 2/9/2016

News

  • InvestmentExecutive.com mentions Brad Moore in an article on the OSC adding new lawyers to the committee, 1/3/2019
  • Advisor.ca mentions Brad Moore in an article on the OSC adding new members to the SPAC, 1/3/2019
  • Fasken’s litigators listed in Benchmark Litigation’s 2018 Guide, 5/31/2018
  • Fasken recognized in Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals and Business Decisions of 2017, 2/8/2018
  • Fasken Martineau Highly Ranked by Benchmark Canada, 5/18/2017
  • A major player: Fasken Martineau involved in three of Lexpert’s Top 10 Deals of 2013, 1/8/2014

Publications

  • Expect Big Changes to SROS: CSA Releases Its Consultation Paper for a Revised SRO Framework, 8/1/2020
  • U.S. Federal Prosecutors Achieve Resounding Victory in Tipping Case, 1/25/2017
  • Motions and Applications, 6/30/2008

Speaking Engagements

  • COVID Litigation and its Effect on Deals and Business, 5/17/2022
  • Latest Deal-Related Litigation and What it Means to Deal-Making, 3/9/2022
  • Facing a Claim: Critical First Steps, 6/7/2018
Speaker COVID Litigation and its Effect on Deals and Business Law Society of Ontario: 12th Business Law Summit
Speaker Latest Deal-Related Litigation and What it Means to Deal-Making Law Society of Ontario: Buying or Selling a Business 2022
Speaker Facing a Claim: Critical First Steps Fasken Toronto Symposium (8th Edition) location location Toronto, ON