Lenczner Slaght LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2012
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Brendan F. Morrison holds the position of partner at Lenczner Slaght, where he is celebrated for his exceptional skills in litigation. His clients praise his strategic approach, meticulousness, and effectiveness in court, underscoring their confidence in his abilities to manage their cases with unparalleled proficiency.
Specializing in a wide array of legal battles, including corporate and commercial litigation, disputes related to shareholders and employment, fraud, defamation, professional liability, and civil sexual assault cases, Brendan has proven himself as a versatile trial lawyer. His ability to successfully navigate both plaintiffs and defendants through intricate legal challenges is a testament to his extensive expertise.
Brendan's courtroom experience is vast, having represented clients at every level of the Canadian court system, from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada. His advocacy extends beyond Ontario, including appearances before courts in other provinces and before various administrative tribunals, among them the Capital Markets Tribunal and the discipline tribunals of professional colleges.
Recognized by both Lexpert and Best Lawyers as a leading figure in his fields of specialization, Brendan also plays an active role in the legal community. He contributes as a member of The Advocates’ Society's Mid-Career Advocates Standing Committee and co-chairs Lenczner Slaght’s Student Committee.
His academic accomplishments are equally impressive, marked by numerous accolades from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, including participation in prestigious moot competitions and leadership roles in academic publications. Brendan's leadership qualities were honored with the Gordon Cressy award, and in 2023, he was named a Lexpert Rising Star, reflecting his outstanding advocacy, client service, and professional leadership.
Fluent in both Spanish and French, Brendan's legal practice spans appeals, class actions, commercial litigation, defamation and media law, employment issues, injunctions, product liability, professional liability and regulation, public law, and securities litigation. He was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2012, following his JD from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 2011, an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy with distinction from the London School of Economics in 2008, and a BA in Political Science and Spanish with honours from the University of King's College in 2006.