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- University of Western Ontario (2018) JD (Distinction)
- Carleton University (2014) BA
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Andrew Locatelli (he/him)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Andrew maintains a comprehensive civil litigation practice, with experience in complex commercial disputes, class actions, public and administrative proceedings, professional liability matters, and securities litigation. Andrew’s clients include individuals, corporations, and partnerships across a wide range of backgrounds and industries.
Andrew has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, before the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, and before several administrative tribunals. Andrew also has experience as counsel in regulatory investigations, guiding clients through sensitive matters with careful attention to detail.
Andrew completed his law degree at Western University, where he graduated with distinction and was awarded the Robert M. Solomon Scholarship in Tort Law and the Law Society of Ontario Prize for academic excellence.
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Galway Gold Inc v Republic of Colombia
Counsel to Galway Gold Inc in an investor-state arbitration against the Republic of Columbia before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
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Aecon Mining Construction Services v K+S Potash Canada GP
Counsel to Aecon in complex litigation involving multiple parties and claims, in respect of the Legacy potash mine and production facility in Saskatchewan.
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WSIB Investments (Infrastructure) Pooled Fund Trust et al v Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd. et al
Successful trial counsel to two employee pension and injured workers funds in a breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claim with a manager of public infrastructure projects.
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University of Toronto (Governing Council) v Doe et al
Counsel to the University of Toronto in successfully bringing an interlocutory injunction to bring a peaceful end to the encampment that occupied the green space known as Front Campus for over 50 days. The University successfully argued that it was the private property owner of Front Campus and entitled to enforce its property rights over the protestors residing in the encampment. The University also successfully argued that its actions in respect of the encampment were not subject to the application of the Charter.
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Live Work Learn Play v Woodbine Entertainment Group
Counsel to Woodbine Entertainment Group in an action arising from an alleged breach of contract in connection with the redevelopment of the largest privately and contiguously owned, largely undeveloped parcel of land remaining in the City of Toronto."
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Aecon v K+S Potash Canada GP and K+S Legacy GP Inc (Third Party Claim)
Counsel to Aecon in a third party claim against Aecon relating to alleged design and construction deficiencies in the process plant for a $4 billion solution potash mine in Saskatchewan.
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Counsel to Grupo Bimbo in connection with proceedings under the Competition Act.
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Counsel to Canada Bread Company Limited and Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V. in a class action related to a price-fixing conspiracy in the market for fresh commercial bread.
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Flying E. Ranche Ltd. v Attorney General of Canada
Trial counsel to plaintiff cattle producers in a national class action seeking damages arising from the mad cow disease crisis in Canada. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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Epix Resource Finance Corporation (Re)
Counsel to a successful respondent corporation in a private proceeding before the Ontario Securities Commission. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Key Takeaways from CLUC Education & Social Day 2025
Christopher Yung and Andrew Locatelli co-authored the blog Key Takeaways from CLUC Education & Social Day 2025, published on commerciallist.com.
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Landmark Electronic Trial Produces $259 Million Award for Lenczner Slaght Client
WSIB Investments (Infrastructure) Pooled Fund Trust v Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd is featured in the January 2025 edition of Bare Bones Briefs by LegalWriter.net. This case was the first fully electronic trial in the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, lasting seven weeks. It culminated in a $259 million judgment for WSIB Investments (Infrastructure) Pooled Fund Trust, represented by Peter Griffin, Dena Varah, Meghan Bridges, Jonathan McDaniel, Andrew Locatelli, and Madeleine Andrew-Gee.
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Lenczner Slaght’s Trial Lawyers Successful in $259 Million Judgment for Public Sector Funds
In WSIB Investments (Infrastructure) Pooled Fund Trust v Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd, our expert litigators were successful in obtaining a $259 million judgment in disgorgement for our clients, two employee pension and injured workers funds, against the Defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, knowing assistance, and knowing receipt. The 7-week trial before the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench was the first fully electronic trial to be completed in the province.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Andrew Locatelli
Canada’s leading litigation firm adds another exceptional lawyer to its talent pool.
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Lenczner Slaght Advocacy Competition in Legal Ethics and Professionalism 2025
Risa Kirshblum, Sean Lewis, Andrew Locatelli, Nicole Naglie, Joudy Sarraj, and Kyle Magee participated as judges at Western Law’s Annual Advocacy Competition in Legal Ethics and Professionalism.