David Woodfield

At Gowling WLG's Toronto branch, David Woodfield plays a pivotal role as a partner with a deep focus on resolving commercial disputes. With a wealth of experience in both trial and appellate law, Woodfield has adeptly handled a multitude of cases across various alternative dispute resolution platforms, including arbitrations and mediations.

Throughout his career, Woodfield has made appearances in all judicial levels within Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, alongside engagements with the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. His legal journey also includes appearances before an array of provincial courts and regulatory entities.

Woodfield's legal acumen spans several key areas, such as class actions, disputes among shareholders, consumer protection, the accountability of directors and officers, professional negligence, product liability, and construction issues, alongside other significant corporate and commercial topics.

As an active contributor to Gowling WLG's initiatives in the U.S., China, and East Asia, Woodfield brings a wealth of experience to multi-jurisdictional disputes, collaborating closely with clients and legal professionals across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

His practice encompasses sectors like Life Sciences, Technology, Nuclear Energy, Construction & Engineering, Automotive, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, and Insurance & Professional Liability, highlighting his versatile legal expertise.

Woodfield's educational foundation includes an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick, underscoring his comprehensive legal and business knowledge base.