Carlie Fox

Carlie Fox, a distinguished partner within Goodmans' Dispute Resolution Group, oversees a dynamic corporate commercial dispute resolution practice. Her expertise spans a variety of challenging areas, including insolvency litigation, sophisticated contract and shareholder disputes, professional negligence, and defamation claims. Notably, Carlie has advocated before the Commercial List in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a forum known for its intricate commercial cases, and has also presented cases at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Her areas of specialization cover the entire spectrum of litigation concerns that businesses may face, from corporate and commercial litigation to insolvency, real estate, and securities litigation.

In her notable work, Carlie has served as legal counsel for the court-appointed Monitor of Nortel Networks Corporation, contributing to a landmark decision in Ontario that established a new duty of honesty for creditors in Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings. She has also represented a Canadian manufacturer in navigating international class action settlements and seeking indemnity from third parties, showcasing her skill in cross-border legal challenges.

Additionally, Carlie has defended a national law firm against claims of professional negligence and loss of opportunity, demonstrating her adeptness in safeguarding professional integrity. Her defense of a multinational software company against a breach of contract claim, a Canadian cannabis company against an oppression action, and her representation of a blockchain investment fund in a breach of contract claim further exemplify her wide-ranging legal prowess.

Her recognition as "One to Watch" in Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2024 is a testament to her rising influence and exceptional skill in the field.

Carlie's academic credentials include a J.D. from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree, with Honours with Distinction, from the University of British Columbia. Her professional affiliations with the Law Society of Ontario, The Advocates’ Society, and the Toronto Lawyers Association, along with her admission to the Ontario Bar in 2015, underline her esteemed position in the legal community.