Atty. Orestes Pasparakis

Atty. Orestes Pasparakis

Orestes Pasparakis is co-chair of our Canadian special situations team, which encompasses Canada’s leading shareholder activist practice, sophisticated securities litigation and complex reorganization transactions. Mr.

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Profile Summary

About Orestes Pasparakis at a glance

Orestes Pasparakis is a business, securities, litigation, and adr attorney based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Orestes Pasparakis is co-chair of our Canadian special situations team, which encompasses Canada’s leading shareholder activist practice, sophisticated securities litigation and complex reorganization transactions
  • Mr. Pasparakis has led and won some of Canada's most contentious and complex corporate disputes
  • Mr. Pasparakis focuses on high-stakes disputes that often proceed in “real time” or on an urgent basis
  • His approach is practical and results-oriented
  • Many of his cases are international, involving cross-border issues
  • Mr. Pasparakis has specific experience with complex commercial litigation, corporate restructurings, insolvency proceedings, injunctions and patent disputes
  • Mr. Pasparakis has appeared as lead counsel before the Supreme Court of Canada and courts at all levels in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick and the federal courts, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Competition Tribunal and the Tax Court of Canada, as well as numerous arbitral and other administrative tribunals

Practice Areas Explained

Orestes Pasparakis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Orestes Pasparakis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Orestes Pasparakis is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Orestes Pasparakis

Where is Orestes Pasparakis's law office located?
Orestes Pasparakis's law practice is located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Orestes Pasparakis handle?
Orestes Pasparakis focuses on business, securities, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How can I contact Orestes Pasparakis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Orestes Pasparakis received?
Orestes Pasparakis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026

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