Daniel Murdoch

Dan Murdoch, a key partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group at the Toronto office, also leads as the Chair of the Firm’s Claims & Risk Management Committee and contributes to the Associates Committee. His legal practice zeroes in on class actions, intricate commercial litigation, and insolvency and restructuring cases, covering securities, product liability, and professional negligence within his class action domain. Dan's ability to frequently secure early dismissals in securities class actions highlights his expertise. His commercial litigation extends over various disputes including shareholder disagreements, real estate, and more. On the insolvency front, Dan has represented a range of parties in proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act and related cross-border cases. He is seasoned in navigating the complexities of courtrooms across Ontario, regulatory tribunals, and commercial arbitration.

As a member of notable legal associations such as the Law Society of Ontario and The Advocates’ Society, Dan's professional engagement is extensive.

Before his tenure at Stikeman Elliott, Dan refined his litigation skills in New York, focusing on complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and SEC investigations at a major American law firm.

His areas of expertise are vast, including Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Restructuring & Insolvency, International Arbitration, and Securities Litigation, showcasing his wide-ranging legal capabilities.

Dan's educational credentials are solid, with a J.D. from the University of Toronto and a B.Comm. from Queen’s University, complemented by bar admissions in New York and Ontario.

Recently, Dan has defended against business interruption class actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully obtained dismissal of a proposed securities class action against SNC-Lavalin, and is involved in ongoing litigation against Maxar Technologies, illustrating his pivotal role in significant legal matters.

His accolades from Chambers Canada, Benchmark Litigation Canada, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer underscore his esteemed position in the legal community.

Dan has also contributed to legal literature, with publications addressing solicitor-client privilege, the limitation periods for securities class actions, and regulatory investigations, enriching the discourse in his fields of expertise.

His involvement in legal discussions and seminars, including speaking at Northwind’s Annual Class Actions Invitational Forum, further demonstrates his commitment to sharing knowledge and insights in the legal arena.