Mitchell Lightowler
Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2010
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Mitchell showcases an impressive portfolio as a commercial litigator, known for his strategic insights and practical advice across diverse sectors. With his dual qualifications in Ontario and England & Wales, Mitchell brings a wealth of experience to the table, specializing in intricate commercial and corporate disputes, cross-border litigation, and arbitration.
His expertise spans complex contractual disagreements, civil fraud, and disputes among directors, shareholders, and partners, in addition to construction and engineering conflicts. Before his tenure at Miller Thomson, Mitchell honed his skills in London, tackling sophisticated litigation and international arbitration. His subsequent practice in a notable Toronto litigation boutique further solidified his reputation.
Mitchell's litigation highlights include defending against a significant claim related to a Zimbabwe diamond mine, arbitrating on behalf of mutual fund company principals post-acquisition, and navigating ICC arbitration for a consortium entangled in a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project in Ontario. His involvement in a notable case of construction-related insurance, due to a sinkhole, underscores his diverse capabilities.
Ontario, 2019
Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales, 2013
LL.B., City Law School, University of London, 2009
M.Sc., Global Politics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2007
B.A. (Hons), Politics and History, Queen's University, 2006