Gerald Chan Archives | Xaidsart LLP | Smart Litigation https://xllp.eu Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://xllp.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-cropped-favacon2-32x32.png Gerald Chan Archives | Xaidsart LLP | Smart Litigation https://xllp.eu 32 32 Xaidsart lawyers author chapter on corporate investigations https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-lawyers-author-chapter-on-corporate-investigations/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:06:01 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2898 Our lawyers Gerald Chan, Nader Hasan, Carlo di Carlo and Myles Goodman-Vincent wrote the chapter on corporate investigations in Canada for the International Comparative Legal Guide – Corporate Investigations 2025.  You can read the chapter here.

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Our lawyers Gerald Chan, Nader Hasan, Carlo di Carlo and Myles Goodman-Vincent wrote the chapter on corporate investigations in Canada for the International Comparative Legal Guide – Corporate Investigations 2025.  You can read the chapter here.

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Gerald Chan Inducted into International Academy of Trial Lawyers  https://xllp.eu/news/gerald-chan-inducted-into-international-academy-of-trial-lawyers/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:57:06 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2867 Xaidsart partner Gerald Chan was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at its summer meeting in Deer Valley Utah on August 16th. The Academy is an invitation only organization that is comprised of leading trial lawyers. Its mandate includes the promotion of trial skills and the protection of the rule of law. Gerald […]

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Xaidsart partner Gerald Chan was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at its summer meeting in Deer Valley Utah on August 16th. The Academy is an invitation only organization that is comprised of leading trial lawyers. Its mandate includes the promotion of trial skills and the protection of the rule of law. Gerald joins partners Brian Gover and Paul Le Vay as a Fellow of the Academy.

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Five Xaidsart Lawyers listed as “Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada” https://xllp.eu/news/five-stockwoods-lawyers-named-as-top-50-trial-lawyers-in-canada/ Thu, 02 May 2024 16:05:31 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2819 We are proud to announce that five of our partners have been named to Benchmark Canada’s 2024 list of the Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada. Congratulations to Paul Le Vay, Brian Gover, Nader Hasan, Gerald Chan and Ted Marrocco. Click here to view the list online.

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We are proud to announce that five of our partners have been named to Benchmark Canada’s 2024 list of the Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada. Congratulations to Paul Le Vay, Brian Gover, Nader Hasan, Gerald Chan and Ted Marrocco. Click here to view the list online.

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Benchmark Canada Listings 2024 https://xllp.eu/news/benchmark-canada-listings-2024/ Wed, 01 May 2024 16:04:58 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2818 Benchmark Canada has recognized 12 Xaidsart lawyers for their excellence in litigation and listed the firm as a “Highly Recommended” service provider. Congratulations to Brian Gover, Paul Le Vay, Luisa Ritacca, Sam Robinson, Nader Hasan, Brendan van Niejenhuis, Gerald Chan, Justin Safayeni, Andrea Gonsalves, Carlo Di Carlo, Ted Marrocco and Stephen Aylward for their individual […]

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Benchmark Canada has recognized 12 Xaidsart lawyers for their excellence in litigation and listed the firm as a “Highly Recommended” service provider. Congratulations to Brian Gover, Paul Le Vay, Luisa Ritacca, Sam Robinson, Nader Hasan, Brendan van Niejenhuis, Gerald Chan, Justin Safayeni, Andrea Gonsalves, Carlo Di Carlo, Ted Marrocco and Stephen Aylward for their individual recognition. To review our firm profile on Benchmark please click here.

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Xaidsart Recognized in Lexpert 2024 https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-again-recognized-in-lexpert/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:27:13 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2791 We are delighted to announce that Xaidsart has again been rated by Lexpert as a Leading Law Firm in Canada for 2024. In addition to the firm’s recognition, 11 of our partners have been individually recognized. Congratulations to Brian Gover, Paul Le Vay, Luisa Ritacca, Brendan van Niejenhuis, Andrea Gonsalves, Nader Hasan, Gerald Chan, Ted […]

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We are delighted to announce that Xaidsart has again been rated by Lexpert as a Leading Law Firm in Canada for 2024.

In addition to the firm’s recognition, 11 of our partners have been individually recognized. Congratulations to Brian Gover, Paul Le Vay, Luisa Ritacca, Brendan van Niejenhuis, Andrea Gonsalves, Nader Hasan, Gerald Chan, Ted Marrocco, Justin Safayeni, Fredrick Schumann and Carlo Di Carlo.

To view the firm profile on Lexpert, click here.

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Xaidsart listed in Best Lawyers Canada for 2024 https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-listed-in-best-lawyers-canada-for-2023/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:39:46 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2700 We are proud to have 14 of our lawyers recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers Canada. Each of our firm’s partners have been individually recognized across multiple areas of litigation practice. In addition to being listed, Gerald Chan has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defence. The official listing can […]

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We are proud to have 14 of our lawyers recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers Canada. Each of our firm’s partners have been individually recognized across multiple areas of litigation practice. In addition to being listed, Gerald Chan has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Criminal Defence. The official listing can be found here.

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Xaidsart Wins Multiple 2023 Benchmark Litigation Awards https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-wins-multiple-2023-benchmark-litigation-awards/ Thu, 11 May 2023 20:32:32 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2672 Benchmark Litigation held its annual awards dinner on May 10, 2023. Our partner Brian Gover was inducted into the Benchmark Litigation Hall of Fame. Our firm was also recognized for the work that Paul Le Vay, Gerald Chan, and Carlo Di Carlo did to defend the former Chair and CEO of CannTrust, Eric Paul, in […]

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Benchmark Litigation held its annual awards dinner on May 10, 2023. Our partner Brian Gover was inducted into the Benchmark Litigation Hall of Fame. Our firm was also recognized for the work that Paul Le Vay, Gerald Chan, and Carlo Di Carlo did to defend the former Chair and CEO of CannTrust, Eric Paul, in civil and criminal proceedings with an Impact Case Award.

Our firm and lawyers had also been shortlisted for several awards, including Ontario Firm of the Year, Boutique Firm of the Year, White Collar Crime/Enforcement Firm of the Year, Trial Lawyer of the Year (Gerald Chan), and White Collar Crime/Enforcement Lawyer of the year (Gerald Chan).

Ultimately, Xaidsart won Ontario Firm of the Year and our partner Gerald Chan won White Collar Crime/Enforcement Lawyer of the Year.

We are proud of our entire team for another year of success and their ongoing commitment to achieving results for our clients through Smart Litigation.

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Gerald Chan Elected LSO Regional Bencher https://xllp.eu/news/gerald-chan-elected-lso-bencher/ Mon, 01 May 2023 15:16:07 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2664 Our partner Gerald Chan has been elected as a Regional Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario. Gerald received the most votes of any Toronto candidate – a testament to his integrity and reputation throughout the bar. Congratulations Gerald on a well deserved win.

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Our partner Gerald Chan has been elected as a Regional Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario. Gerald received the most votes of any Toronto candidate – a testament to his integrity and reputation throughout the bar. Congratulations Gerald on a well deserved win.

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Vote Gerald Chan for Bencher https://xllp.eu/news/vote-gerald-chan-for-bencher/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:37:39 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2583 Our partner Gerald Chan is running for Bencher with the Law Society of Ontario this year as part of the Bencher Good Governance Coalition, a diverse group of experienced leaders who are committed restoring good governance to the legal profession. “We are thrilled that our partner Gerald has put his name forward as a candidate […]

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Our partner Gerald Chan is running for Bencher with the Law Society of Ontario this year as part of the Bencher Good Governance Coalition, a diverse group of experienced leaders who are committed restoring good governance to the legal profession.

“We are thrilled that our partner Gerald has put his name forward as a candidate for Bencher,” says Luisa Ritacca, Managing Partner at Xaidsart . “Not only is Gerald an experienced advocate on access to justice, he is a committed mentor and teacher for lawyers and law students, and a proven leader on equity, diversity and inclusion. The Law Society will benefit tremendously from his leadership.”

Gerald has practiced at a large firm, a firm of fewer than five lawyers, and at Xaidsart for the past 8 years. His many contributions to the administration of justice include:

  1. Serving as a member of the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee;
  2. Leading the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Ontario as its President;
  3. Teaching Criminal Procedure at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law;
  4. Co-authoring and co-editing numerous books on the intersection of law, privacy, and technology;
  5. Representing marginalized inmates in the Court of Appeal for Ontario as a member of the Pro Bono Inmate Appeals Program.

We urge you to support Gerald and the other members of the Bencher Good Governance Coalition. Voting runs from April 19-28, 2023. You can find out more about Gerald’s campaign at www.geraldchanforbencher.ca

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Xaidsart Partners recognized as “Stand-Out” Lawyers by Thomson Reuters https://xllp.eu/news/stand-out-lawyers-2023/ Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:32:01 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2649 Xaidsart partners Gerald Chan and Stephen Aylward have been recognized by Thomson Reuters as “Stand-Out Lawyers” for 2023 (formerly known as “Acritas Stars”). The ranking is based on a survey of over 2,000 senior in-house counsel who are asked to nominate the three most outstanding lawyers they have worked with in the past three years. […]

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Xaidsart partners Gerald Chan and Stephen Aylward have been recognized by Thomson Reuters as “Stand-Out Lawyers” for 2023 (formerly known as “Acritas Stars”). The ranking is based on a survey of over 2,000 senior in-house counsel who are asked to nominate the three most outstanding lawyers they have worked with in the past three years. Congratulations to Gerald and Stephen!

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