Alessandro Zavaglia

Alex Zavaglia, a distinguished partner at Gowling WLG, excels in the firm's advocacy department, specializing in a broad spectrum of legal challenges. His expertise spans several critical areas, including:

Navigating the complexities of securities litigation, which encompasses civil and regulatory matters such as misrepresentation claims, shareholder conflicts, unauthorized distributions, and instances of fraud.

Addressing cybersecurity litigation, particularly claims that arise from insufficient risk disclosure or inadequate incident reporting.

Defending class actions across various domains.

Tackling general commercial litigation issues, which include contract disputes and tort claims, with a notable focus on defamation cases.

Litigating competition/antitrust disputes, offering seasoned guidance in high-stakes environments.

Alex's proficiency extends to managing class action cases tied to allegations of price-fixing conspiracies, securities-related misrepresentations, and negligence claims. He represents clients under scrutiny in regulatory investigations concerning fraud, unauthorized distributions, and insider trading. As part of dedicated project teams, Alex stays at the forefront of emerging trends in competition and securities litigation, offering insightful analyses on regulatory developments and class action litigation in both Canada and the United States.

His legal acumen has been recognized in appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Securities Commission.

Beyond his legal practice, Alex contributes to the legal community as a member of The Advocates' Society, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.

His educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Law School and an Honours Bachelor of Arts from York University, underpinning his legal expertise with a solid foundation in law and the humanities.