Nathan J. Shaheen
Partner

Outline
Nathan Shaheen advises Canadian and international clients on their most significant and complex commercial disputes. Reflecting his career-long focus on fraud and other financial crimes, Nathan also offers unparalleled expertise in Canada’s anti-money laundering regime.
Overview
Client Work
A Canadian law firm in successfully obtaining injunctive relief and disclosure orders from social media companies in connection with an online defamation campaign
Park Lawn Corporation in advancing various commercial claims including claims of knowing assistance in breaches of fiduciary duties
A large privately-held international corporation in advancing its claims arising from a ransomware attack
A high net worth individual in highly contentious competing applications regarding the validity of his succession planning and estate, including in respect of the governance and management of a large multinational consulting firm
Nickel 28 Capital Corp. in its successful defence of a dissident proxy solicitation by Pelham Investment Partners LP, including in the Supreme Court of British Columbia Supreme Court, which confirmed that the purported advance notice of Pelham to nominate directors for election at Nickel 28's annual meeting did not comply with the advance notice provisions in Nickel 28's articles.
Shanghai Lianyin Investment Co. Ltd., in the enforcement of its $233-million CIETAC arbitral award in Ontario to recover assets potentially held in trust for the award debtor
Recognitions & Awards
Chambers Canada
Litigation: General Commercial - Ontario
Benchmark Litigation: Canada
Recognized as a Future Star
Best Lawyers in Canada
Ones to Watch, Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Related Services
Education & Bar Admissions
Education
- University of Western Ontario, BA (Hons., Political Science), 2007
- Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, LLB, 2010
Bar Admissions
- Ontario, 2011