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Peter T. Douglas

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Peter Douglas carries on a general litigation practice with experience in complex commercial, fraud and class action matters. He has acted on behalf of clients across a variety of industries, including in the automotive, consumer products and insurance sectors.

Peter has represented clients before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal. He has experience arguing motions, assisting clients with defending multi-jurisdictional class actions and conducting internal investigations.

Peter obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) and JD from Queen’s University. While in law school, he received an award for highest standing in civil procedure and completed an exchange at the University of Glasgow.

Prior to joining Bennett Jones as an associate, Peter summered and articled with the firm. Peter is a member of the Advocates' Society and the American Bar Association.

Education

Queen's University, BA (Hons.), 2017, with distinction Queen's University, JD, 2020

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 2021 British Columbia, 2023

Recent Experience

Volkswagen Canada, in defence of consumer class actions and individual claims relating to emissions of its diesel vehicles.
Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company, in defence of class actions and individual proceedings relating to denial of business interruption insurance claims arising as a result of COVID-19.
Hyundai and Kia, in defence of class actions relating to allegations of engine defects.
General Motors, in defence of class actions relating to ignition switches and other components.

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Blog

Discontinuance of a Class Action: A New Approach to Multijurisdictional National Settlements in Québec?

May 31, 2023
       

In The News

Class Actions: Looking Forward 2022 in Canadian Lawyer

May 06, 2022
       

Updates

Diverging Approaches to the Certification of Class Actions

April 22, 2022
       

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