Samaneh Hosseini

Samaneh (Sam) Hosseini, a distinguished partner within the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes. She specializes in commercial litigation and arbitration, tackling intricate contract disputes, class actions, securities litigation, shareholder disagreements, and product liability cases with unparalleled skill. Sam's proficiency shines in her management of both domestic and international class actions spanning a variety of sectors, including product liability, securities, franchise law, and consumer protection. Her counsel is frequently sought by corporations and their leadership for issues relating to corporate misconduct, encompassing both internal and regulatory investigations.

A proactive member of the legal community, Sam's affiliations include the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates' Society, and she serves as an Officer of the Litigation Committee (Dispute Resolution Section) at the International Bar Association.

Sam's educational foundation is robust, holding an LL.B. from Queen’s University and a B.A. with high distinction from the University of Toronto. Since her bar admission in Ontario in 2006, she has been at the forefront of significant legal battles. Her notable cases include representing Toyota in the Larsen v. ZF TRW Automotive Holdings et al., where she played a pivotal role in resisting certification of a product liability class action. Additionally, she acted for Toyota in John M. McIntosh v. Takata Corporation et al., involving proposed product liability class actions linked to Takata airbags. Her representation of Home Capital Group in securities regulatory proceedings and related class actions, arising from allegations of misleading disclosure, underscores her adeptness in managing high-stakes litigation.