William A. Bortolin

William Bortolin has a general commercial litigation practice, with an emphasis on high-stakes litigation involving complex subject matter. William has specific experience with shareholder and partnership disputes, intellectual property litigation (including Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) proceedings, trademark opposition board proceedings and section 45 expungement proceedings), injunctions, appeals, CCAA proceedings, class action proceedings and fraud claims.

William brings a science background to his work, having obtained an undergraduate degree in medical sciences. William is also known for his technological savvy, which is increasingly valuable as courts modernize, and opportunities arise to leverage technology to run litigation more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Recent Publications

• Product Liability Class Actions in Canada
• New Good-Faith Duty of Honesty in contractual Performance
• New Good-Faith Duty of Honesty in Contractual Performance Recognized by Supreme Court of Canada

Blog Posts

• Shoot to Kill: Expert Bias is an Issue of Admissibility
• Trump University Class Action Roaring Towards Trial
• Second Trump University Class Action Proceeding to Trial

News & Speaking Engagements

• Bennett Jones Toronto Welcomes Our New Associates