Robert J. Hawkes, KC, is lead counsel in complex corporate oppression actions, shareholder derivative actions, class actions, defamation actions, and investment advisor negligence claims. Robert practised as an associate and partner at one of Canada’s leading firms from 1993 until 2005, gaining experience in virtually all areas of defamation and corporate and commercial litigation.
In 2005, Robert joined JSS Barristers, where he has continued his high‑level commercial litigation practice, leading trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, discipline hearings, and other administrative law matters. Robert also acts for a number of media outlets in media and defamation matters.
