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Paul Davis

B.A., J.D.

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Paul Davis litigates class actions and complex commercial cases. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, British Columbia, in domestic and international arbitrations, and before various tribunals. In his class actions practice, Paul represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving product liability, copyright, employment, securities, franchises, consumer transactions, privacy, and institutional abuse.

Paul has been recognized by Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers Canada, and The Legal 500 Canada. He is currently a director of the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History and has been an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Paul is a member of Paliare Roland’s executive committee. Prior to joining the firm, Paul practiced at a national law firm and clerked at the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Education

  • University of Toronto, J.D., 2013
  • Mount Allison University, B.A. (Hons.), 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2014

Professional Affiliations

  • The Advocates' Society
  • The Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History

Practice Areas

Awards and Honours

  • Chambers Canada 2026 - Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) Nationwide - Canada
  • Best Lawyers in Canada – Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Securities Law
  • The Legal 500 Canada 2021 - Rising Star - Dispute Resolution - Ontario

Representative Work

Plaintiff-side class actions:

  • Representing a class of registered accountholders against investment brokerages and a trust company alleging breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with foreign exchange fees
  • Representing a class of pharmacist franchisees against their franchisor alleging breach of contract, breach of duties of good faith, and unjust enrichment in connection with payments from pharmaceutical companies and franchisor fees and practices
  • Represented a class of investors in a private placement against the auditor of an offshore company
  • Representing a class of consumers against an online payments company alleging breach of contract and breach of consumer protection legislation in connection with foreign exchange transactions

Defence-side class actions:

  • Representing a public institution in defence of a proposed class action arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Representing a private company in defence of a proposed product liability class action
  • Represented the former CEO of a public company in defence of a proposed securities class action
  • Represented a law firm in defence of a class action by former clients relating to billing practices
  • Represented an automotive parts manufacturer in defence of a product liability class action
  • Represented a public company in defence of a copyright infringement class action
  • Represented a medical device manufacturer in defence of a product liability class action

Other class action engagements:

  • Provided opinions to litigation funders regarding potential investments in class actions
  • Acting as court-appointed amicus curiae on a settlement and class counsel fee approval motion
  • Providing independent legal advice to proposed representative plaintiffs regarding litigation funding agreements

Community Involvement

  • Current director of the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
  • Past adjunct professor at Osgoode Haw Law School