Norman Chung

Norman specializes in litigation and conflict resolution, covering areas such as business disputes, collective legal actions, and intellectual property conflicts.

Services Provided

Business Dispute Resolution

Investigation and Litigation

Intellectual Property Conflict Resolution

Highlighted Cases

Represented a leading telecom entity in Ontario against a class action claim accusing the firm of unlawfully marketing services, violating consumer privacy.

Defended a global pharmaceutical firm in British Columbia against a class action and an individual lawsuit in Ontario related to the side effects of two antibiotic drugs designed for respiratory infections.

Acted for a worldwide medical device manufacturer in several class action lawsuits across Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Québec, and individual claims in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. These cases involved allegations of misleading representation, inadequate warnings, and flaws in product design.

Supported Alamos Gold in an arbitration against Turkey under the Netherlands-Turkey Bilateral Investment Treaty, claiming unjust expropriation and discriminatory treatment regarding its mining operations in Çanakkale, Turkey.

Represented an international environmental firm in numerous class action suits across various Canadian provinces, including individual lawsuits nationwide, concerning the key component of a widely-used herbicide series.

Insightful Articles

MAY 26, 2023

Highlights the necessity of substantial evidence for common issues during certification as confirmed by the Federal Court of Appeal.

MAR 28, 2023

Emphasizes the Federal Court of Appeal's stance on exhausting administrative remedies prior to seeking judicial review.

DEC 5, 2022

Discusses potential implications for Canadian businesses based on EU's data protection enforcement trends.

MAR 11, 2022

Clarifies the Court of Appeal's ruling on how promises of payment can extend limitation periods.

News Mentions

SEP 21, 2022

Journal of Commerce references Torys' perspectives on disputes regarding outstanding payments.

Academic and Professional Contributions

During his legal studies, Norman served as a clerk in the civil division at the Court of Québec, focusing on legal research within various domains of Québec civil law. He also contributed as a caseworker at the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations and provided services at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill University.

Educational Background and Bar Membership

Education

Achieved BCL/JD in 2020 from McGill University's Faculty of Law

Graduated with High Distinction with an HBA in 2016 from the University of Toronto, Trinity College

Bar Membership

Admitted to the Bar in Ontario in 2021