Derek Ronde

Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Derek Ronde is the Chair of the Class Actions Group at Cassels, renowned for his expertise in commercial litigation with a special focus on franchising. With a wealth of experience as counsel for numerous leading Canadian franchisors and licensors, Derek has been pivotal in high-profile class proceedings, injunctions, appeals, and other complex litigation matters.

Apart from his specialization in franchise law, Derek has a broad spectrum of experience in commercial litigation areas, including contractual disputes, securities and regulatory litigation, and product liability. His leadership roles include serving as Chair of the Franchise Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and participating as a former executive of the OBA Class Actions Section.

Derek is an active member of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Law Day Committee and frequently contributes as a speaker, chair, and participant at significant franchise industry events such as the OBA, CFA, American Bar Association, and International Franchise Association. His extensive writing on franchise and class action topics is published through platforms associated with the OBA, CFA, IBA, and Restaurants Canada.

Recognized by prestigious legal directories like Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers, and Who’s Who Legal as a leading franchise lawyer, Derek was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002.

Call to Bar: 2002 (ON)

Phone: (416) 869-5428

Fax: (416) 640-3063

Email: [email protected]

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