Katherine Kay

Katherine Kay stands out in the legal domain, merging her expertise in Litigation & Dispute Resolution with Competition & Foreign Investment law. With prestigious roles on various boards and committees, including the Partnership and Executive Committees, and spearheading the competition litigation group, Kay has carved a notable path in her Toronto office. Her forte lies in navigating the complex terrain of commercial litigation, where she masterfully intertwines regulatory, civil, and criminal law, extending her influence across borders.

Her prowess in competition litigation has garnered praise, with Chambers Global hailing her as nearly unmatched in this arena. Clients have lauded her for her unparalleled expertise, dynamism, insightfulness, and practicality, highlighting her exhaustive knowledge of antitrust practices in Canada. The Global Competition Review underscores her standing as a leading figure among Canada's competition litigators, lauding her as possibly the finest the country has seen.

Kay's legal acumen shines in defending class actions, where she boasts a rich history of managing cases spanning anti-competitive conduct, securities law breaches, product liability, and more. Her strategy centers on crafting and implementing decisive responses, often aligning closely with lawyers across North America and Europe to navigate class actions that sprawl across Canadian territories. Her advocacy is robust, marked by persuasive court representations and adept negotiation skills for settlements.

Her legal journey extends to representing clients in regulatory and criminal cases, springing from competition and securities inquiries. Kay's advocacy spans across the judicial spectrum in Canada, including the Supreme Court, and she's a familiar face at the Competition Tribunal and Ontario Securities Commission among other regulatory entities.

Kay's professional affiliations are as varied as her experience, including memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, the American Bar Association's Antitrust Law Section, and the Toronto Lawyers Association. She holds a vice-chair position at the Modern Advocacy Task Force of The Advocates’ Society and serves on its Board of Directors.

Her educational background is equally impressive, with an LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and a B.A., with distinction, from Carleton University. Admitted to the Ontario bar in 1988, her career has been punctuated with accolades, including recognition in Chambers Canada and Chambers Global as a top-tier lawyer in competition and antitrust litigation, and dispute resolution for class actions.

Kay is a beacon of knowledge, frequently speaking at legal education seminars and contributing to the development of future legal minds through lectures at prestigious institutions. Her commitment to legal excellence is evident not just in her litigation victories but in her contribution to the broader legal community and her relentless pursuit of justice and fairness in the complex world of competition law.