Nicholas Carmichael

Nicholas Carmichael is a seasoned attorney specializing in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, focusing on areas such as product liability, breach of contract, insurance, and professional negligence. His client portfolio spans diverse industries, including automotive, railway, pharmaceutical, medical devices, mining, insurance, and veterinarian health.

Nicholas has an extensive track record of representing clients in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, handling contested motions, summary judgment motions, applications, pre-trial conferences, and trials. Furthermore, he has successfully resolved disputes through numerous mediations and appeared before private arbitrators and specialized tribunals, including the License Appeal Tribunal and the Landlord Tenant Board.

Apart from his legal practice, Nicholas is passionate about culinary arts, tennis, and staying informed on political and international developments.

His accomplishments include being recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada in 2024, particularly esteemed for corporate and commercial litigation in Toronto. Additionally, Nicholas is actively involved in ongoing cases, such as representing Allergan in class actions and mass tort individual lawsuits related to breast implants since January 2020.

Nicholas's educational background includes a Juris Doctor degree from Dalhousie University in 2014, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in History from Concordia University in 2009.

He remains abreast of legal trends and decisions, as evidenced by his engagement with the Supreme Court's ruling on limitations for disgorgement of profits in class actions and insightful blog posts discussing the impact of COVID-19 on commercial transactions.

As part of his commitment to legal knowledge sharing, Nicholas has co-authored articles for prominent publications such as Canadian Underwriter Magazine, delving into pertinent legal topics like the impact of Covid-19 as a force majeure and other contractual considerations.

His active involvement in the legal community is further reflected through speaking engagements, including providing insights on best practices for production requests to the Association of Independent Assessment Centres (AIAC).