Litigation Strategy for In-House Counsel - Stewart McKelvey

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Stephen Hutchison“The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” – Richard Brinsley SheridanDiligent and tenaciousWith over 25 years experience as a civil litigation specialist, Steve follows a consistent andsuccessful approach to every case: be totally prepared and deliver results. Known for intensepreparation and exceptional courtroom skills, Steve has built his reputation on consistentwins in difficult and complex cases. Aside from his impressive advocacy skills, Steve provideswise counsel to clients, assisting them in avoiding costly litigation where possible.Representative mattersAs a leading lawyer with more than 25 years experience as a civil litigator and insolvencyspecialist, Steve has worked with a diverse group of clients in finding solutions to challengingsituations and when required, delivering successful results in Court. Some examples of theservices Steve has performed for his clients include:• Acting as legal counsel to various stakeholders in numerous insolvency proceedingsunder both the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy andinsolvency Act.• Acting as legal counsel to Canada’s leading life and disability insurers and a regularcontributor and speaker at events organizes by the Canada Life and Health InsuranceAssociation.• Acting as legal counsel to government and industry on a multi-million dollar lawsuitrelating to a bid-rigging and price fixing conspiracy.• Acting as lead counsel on the successful defence of product liability claims, includingclaims against a global leader in fibreglass-based products and claims against a majorinternational supplier of fish feed.• Successfully challenging an exparte order obtained by the Commission of Competitionagainst leading members of the Canadian Brewing Industry.• Acting as counsel to a major Atlantic Canadian Industry leader in the defence ofexecutive level wrongful dismissal litigation.• Acting as lead counsel in the defence of wrongful dealer termination claims againsta global leader in the supply and distribution of equipment for the forestry and agricultureindustries.
Contact informationSuite 1000, Brunswick House44 Chipman HillSaint John, NB, CanadaE2L 2A9Direct Dial: 506.632.2784Direct Fax: 506.634.3579Email: shutchison@stewartmckelvey.comAreas of practiceCivil LitigationCorporate and Commercial LitigationLife and Disability InsuranceCorporate Restructuring and InsolvencyProduct LiabilityWrongful Dismissal LitigationCompetition ActLandlord and TenantEducationUniversity of New Brunswick, LL.B., 1983University of New Brunswick, B.A., 1980Bar admission(s)New Brunswick, 1984LanguagesEnglishRatingsMartindale-Hubbell (CV)Law society membershipsLaw Society of New BrunswickSaint John Law Society
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