Rachael Saab

Rachael has carved a niche for herself in the realm of litigation, dealing with an array of cases that include corporate/commercial disputes, pension and employment issues, and intellectual property battles. Her prowess in navigating complex transactional and shareholder disagreements, alongside her skill in handling class actions, sets her apart.

Her expertise extends to representing significant pension funds and corporations in pension-related litigations across various judicial levels. Rachael’s adeptness also shines in pension and employment litigation matters in front of statutory administrative tribunals like the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Financial Services Tribunal. Her role in landmark national employment class actions, defending organizations like Canada Cartage, Livingston International, and the Canadian Hockey League, underscores her legal acumen.

In the sphere of intellectual property litigation, Rachael’s work spans defending pharmaceutical companies in compliance regulations proceedings and patent infringement actions across diverse industries. Her appearances across all levels of court in Ontario, various administrative tribunals, and even the Supreme Court of Canada highlight her comprehensive litigation experience.

Her work for Canada Cartage in an overtime class action and her defense of the Canadian Hockey League in class actions across Québec, Ontario, and Alberta regarding the employment status of junior hockey players are particularly noteworthy. Additionally, her representation of Pfizer Canada in proceedings concerning patents illustrates her capability in high-stakes pharmaceutical litigation.

Rachael’s insights into negligence claims against professional services firms and the intricacies of commercial disputes offer valuable perspectives to her clients and the legal community. Her active involvement in the legal field, from her law school days working with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia to her current membership in The Advocates’ Society, reflects her commitment to legal excellence.

Educated at the University of Toronto, where she not only earned her JD with honors but also actively contributed as an associate editor and caseworker, Rachael has continually built upon her distinguished academic foundation. Admitted to the Bar in Ontario in 2013, she has since been an integral part of Torys, helping drive forward its mission of delivering top-tier legal representation.