Joseph N. Blinick

Commercial Disputes

Joseph is a corporate commercial litigator who represents clients across a wide range of industries on a broad range of issues, navigating high-stakes disputes with precision and a deep understanding of business and regulatory challenges. He has extensive motion (including injunction), application, trial and appellate experience, appearing before all levels of court in Ontario, the Supreme Courts of British Columbia and Yukon, and various regulatory and administrative tribunals. Recognized across the leading Canadian legal directories, Joseph is known for his sharp and decisive counsel, resolving the most challenging legal matters.

Securities Litigation

A recognized force in securities disputes, Joseph regularly acts on shareholder conflicts, oppression proceedings, plans of arrangement, contested corporate transactions, capital markets litigation and regulatory investigations. He is ranked by Chambers Canada for his work in this space, reflecting his reputation for tackling complex securities matters with strategic insight and courtroom strength.

Class Actions

Joseph has extensive experience defending class actions. He successfully defended Canadian insurers in a multi-week common issues trial over COVID-19 business interruption claims seeking billions in damages—an industry-defining victory upheld by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Joseph also recently secured the dismissal of an $800-million representative action in Yukon against former directors of Katanga Mining for alleged oppression, in a decision that was upheld by the Yukon Court of Appeal. His ability to dismantle high-exposure claims makes him a sought-after litigator in this field.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings

Joseph also regularly represents court-appointed officers (including receivers, trustees and monitors), debtors, creditors and other stakeholders in contested restructuring proceedings. He brings clarity to complex insolvency matters, delivering strategic solutions that protect his clients’ interests in high-pressure situations.

Beyond his legal practice, Joseph mentors the next generation of litigators as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He is an active member of the Toronto Lawyers' Association, the Advocates' Society and the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations. Joseph also serves as a registered notary public.