Atty. John Pirie
Biography John Pirie leads the Firm's Litigation and Government Enforcement Group in Canada. He acts for clients in complex business disputes and white collar matters.
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John Pirie is a business and litigation attorney, practicing at Baker McKenzie LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1998). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB, 1995) and University of Western Ontario (BA Political Science, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
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- Biography John Pirie leads the Firm's Litigation and Government Enforcement Group in Canada
- He acts for clients in complex business disputes and white collar matters
- John is widely recognized as a leading trial, arbitration and appellate lawyer
- He is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, and ranked by Chambers as a leading individual in both the Corporate Litigation and White Collar categories
- Clients interviewed by Chambers have said: "John Pirie has a sterling reputation in the legal community and is regarded as a powerful litigator" and "He is a recognized expert when it comes to handling cases involving allegations of corporate fraud or corruption
- John has a long record of success acting for a range of clients
- He has acted for corporations, banks, officers and directors, a securities regulator, a stock exchange, investors, public officials, members of the judiciary and a variety of professionals
- Practice Focus John is recognized as one of the top litigators in Canada
- John has acted on an array of high profile commercial disputes including a case in the Supreme Court of Canada ranked by Lexpert Magazine as Canada's #1 annual business decision
- John has also appeared as counsel in a number of the country's leading corporate and civil fraud cases
- John has been recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and in L'Expert's Annual Guide to the Leading Canada/US Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers
- He has previously been named one of Lexpert's Rising Stars, a "Top 40" award that recognizes Canadian lawyers with an outstanding record of success
- In 2020, John was inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
- John has been a moot court judge in Osgoode Hall Law School's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, and he has been an instructor carrying out the National Institute of Trial Advocacy's training programs
- John has also appeared repeatedly as a lecturer in Osgoode's Graduate Civil Litigation Program
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