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- University of Western Ontario (2022) JD
- University of Toronto (2018) BA (Honours)
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Blerta Gjoci (she/her)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Blerta is developing a litigation practice in commercial litigation, class actions, construction and infrastructure, and professional liability and regulation. Blerta has appeared before various administrative tribunals, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench. Prior to being called to the Bar, Blerta summered and articled at Lenczner Slaght.
Blerta completed her JD at Western Law. An avid mooter, Blerta participated in the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot team, where her team was awarded second place factum. Blerta completed an internship with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, where she advocated for refugees to various Canadian administrative bodies on behalf of the United Nations. Blerta also contributed to research for the Hidden Racial Profiling Project, a project investigating racial profiling by municipal police services in Canada.
Prior to law school, Blerta obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Toronto. She completed two majors, in Criminology & Sociolegal Studies and Employment Relations.
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Counsel to the plaintiffs in successfully bringing a motion for summary judgment, finding a valid and enforceable agreement of purchase and sale, and awarding specific performance, which was upheld on appeal.
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Edgewood Health Network Inc v Joanna Anderson
Independent Supervising Solicitor for the execution of an Anton Piller order.
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Trial counsel to the successful defendant physician in a medical negligence action arising from a partial hip replacement procedure.
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Counsel to the successful Defendant Physician in a trial for alleged negligence relating to follow-up treatment after surgery.
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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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Max Aicher (North America) Realty Inc v Stelco Inc
Counsel to a supplier of hot rolled steel bar products in successfully obtaining an interlocutory injunction preventing the termination of a supply agreement for a period of time.
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Lithium Royalty Corporation v Orion Resource Partners et al
Counsel to Lithium Royalty Corporation in a successful trial to enforce a binding contract for the purchase of an 85% interest in a Nevada lithium royalty for US$18.7 million total consideration.
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City of Hamilton Judicial Inquiry
Counsel to the City of Hamilton in a Judicial Inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway.
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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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The SCC Leave Project: Predictions for July 8, 2021
Here’s a look at the leave application decisions that the Supreme Court of Canada will be releasing on July 8, 2021.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Nine New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to add to its collective experience and knowledge with the addition of nine exceptional associates.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Summer Student Class of 2021
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to add 13 exceptional, creative, and diverse perspectives to our team, further strengthening our ability to solve complex legal problems for our clients.