Eli Lederman

Eli S. Lederman, serving as a partner at Lenczner Slaght, specializes in a vast array of complex commercial litigation areas. His expertise includes securities law, class actions, commercial contracts, franchise disputes, and various forms of shareholder litigation. Eli is known for representing directors and officers in both private and public corporations, offering guidance on governance and litigation issues.

With a significant background in trial advocacy, Eli's experience extends to commercial litigation and medical malpractice cases, alongside his role in commercial arbitrations. He has taken the lead in legal battles across all court levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court of Appeal for Ontario and Alberta, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Eli's client base spans multiple industries such as financial services, information technology, real estate, franchising, and manufacturing. He is also recognized for his contributions as a speaker in continuing legal education programs, focusing on contractual disputes, securities law, and trial advocacy.

In addition to his legal practice, Eli plays a crucial role in the firm's Management Committee.

His legal expertise encompasses arbitration, class actions, commercial litigation, injunctions, professional liability and regulation, public law, and securities litigation. Eli was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2002, following his completion of an LLB from Dalhousie University in 2001 and a BA with Distinction in History from McGill University in 1998.