LAWYERS

Josh Shneer’s litigation practice includes a broad range of commercial and securities matters, both in the civil and regulatory contexts.

Prior to joining the firm in 2020, Josh was an associate at a leading private client law firm in London, UK where he acted for clients in commercial, trust and civil fraud disputes. Before moving to the UK, Josh worked at a prominent international law firm in Toronto where he practiced civil litigation with a focus on estate, trust and professional liability matters and regularly volunteered with Pro Bono Ontario.

While at law school, Josh competed in several moots including the Wilson Moot for which he was an oralist and a coach. During his final year of law school, Josh attended an exchange semester at the National University of Singapore.

Before attending law school, Josh earned a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from Western University and worked in federal politics in Ottawa.

Speaking Engagements & Publications

Co-Author, “ Bank Error in Your Favour!: Restitution and the Law of Mistaken Payments in Canada”, Advocates’ Quarterly, Vol. 54, 332

Co-Author, “Only The Strongest Survive M&A Litigation — The Importance of Robust Survival Clauses”, M&A Risk Advisor, December 13, 2022

Co-Author, “OSC Steps Up Crypto Enforcement and Targets Foreign Crypto Platforms”, July 19, 2022

Co-Author, “Restrictive Covenants in M&A Transactions: Drafting Enforceable Non-Compete Clauses”, May 4, 2022

Co-Author, “Preserving Privilege in M&A Transactions”, M&A Risk Advisor, April 11, 2022

Co-Author, “A Primer on How to Avoid Greenwashing: CSA Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure“, March 3, 2022

Author, “The Competition Bureau and Your M&A Transaction”, M&A Risk Advisor, January 2, 2022

Co-Author, “New Guidance on Regulation of Crypto-Trading Platforms in Canada”, April 29, 2021