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Expert witnesses
for expert litigators.Our team delivers excellence. Our breadth of knowledge and depth of expertise is unmatched in the marketplace.Meet our team of trusted professionals
Cases
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Contract Termination in Aerospace Industry
CHS was retained by Counsel for a Canadian aerospace company in arbitration proceedings relating to the termination of a contract due to a Force Majeure event.Learn More -
Borrelli (as Trustee of the SFC Litigation Trust) v. Chan
2018 ONSC 1429; 2019 ONCA 525; 2020 SCC 38733Major damages assessment involving the defunct Sino-Forest Corporation and losses suffered as a result of fraudulent schemes orchestrated by the company’s former CEO.Learn More -
Domestic Arbitration Involving Long-Term Supply Contracts
Detailed review of the Claimant’s disclosures made in support of the re-opening sought of a long-term supply agreement impacted by a steep increase in raw material input costs.Learn More -
The Dow Chemical Company et al v. Nova Chemicals Corporation
2017 FC 350; 2020 FCA 141; 2022 SCC 43Intellectual property dispute involving an accounting of profits earned by Nova Chemicals Corporation from the alleged infringement of a Dow patent related to production of polyethylene products.Learn More -
Family Law Dispute Involving Senior Executive in the Investment Industry
Valuation of investment portfolio and deferred compensation plans at date of marriage and two separation dates, and calculation of income for support purposes.Learn More -
Oppression Case Involving Engineering Consulting Firm
Oppression matter involving valuation of shares of a privately held engineering consulting company at two different valuation dates and critique of an opposing expert’s valuations.Learn More -
Franchisor’s Claim Under the Expropriations Act Related to Closure of Franchised Restaurant
Matter involving the quantification of losses of a franchisor due to the expropriation of the property from which a franchised restaurant operated and was therefore required to close.Learn More -
Family Law Dispute Involving Tracing of Gifts and Inheritances During Marriage
Tracing of gifts and inheritances received during marriage to assets held at the separation date for determining required equalization payment and value of excluded property.Learn More -
AstraZeneca Canada et al v. Apotex Inc. (LOSEC)
2017 FC 726Patent infringement and Section 8 matters involving the pharmaceutical drug LOSEC (active pharmaceutical ingredient – omeprazole) heard in the Federal Court of Canada.Learn More -
Bauer Hockey Ltd. v. CCM Hockey
2020 FC 624Intellectual property dispute in Federal Court involving an accounting of profits earned by CCM from the alleged infringement of a Bauer patent related to hockey skates.Learn More -
Listeriosis Investigative Review
A22-508/2009Retained to assist the Independent Investigator and counsel to conduct the Independent Listeriosis Investigative Review, which was set up to examine the factors that contributed to the 2008 listeriosi...Learn More
Team
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Damages Quantification
We quantify damages and provide lost profits analyses in major breach of contract cases, intellectual property infringement, class action lawsuits, post-acquisition disputes, insurance claims, and contested matters. -
Business Valuations
We understand the importance of an accurate valuation in commercial cases, shareholder, partnership and matrimonial disputes, mergers and acquisitions, CCAA proceedings, reorganizations, and financial reporting. -
Forensic Accounting
We provide forensic accounting analyses in complex investigations. From allegations of corporate wrongdoing to regulatory and special-committee investigations and government inquiries, our expert forensic accountants and certified fraud examiners untangle the most complicated schemes and help trace the flow of monies.
News & Insights
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CHS Principals recognized as Leading Experts in Lexology Index for 2025-2026
Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co. congratulates five CHS Principals who have been recognized in Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) for 2025-2026 as leading experts in Canada and intern... -
Kevin Thistle joins CHS as an Associate in Toronto
Kevin Thistle is an Associate at CHS where he specializes exclusively in the areas of business valuations, quantifications of economic damages and forensic accounting investigations. Kevin is a Charte... -
CHS congratulates The Honourable Deborah Lynn Chappel, the 2025 recipient of the OBA Award of Excellence in Family Law
Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co. is the proud Award Sponsor for the Ontario Bar Association Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James McLeod. We wish to congratulate the 2025 recipien... -
CHS is a proud sponsor of the 2025 ICC Canada Arbitration Committee Annual Conference in Ottawa, ON
The ICC Canada Arbitration Committee’s annual conference brings together international dispute resolution practitioners, corporate counsel and arbitrators from around the world for interactive discuss... -
Farley Cohen has once again been recognized by Arbitration Place in its most recent Roster Member Spotlight
Farley is a Member Arbitrator/Mediator and acts in commercial litigation cases involving shareholder disputes, shareholder buyout and breach of contract disputes. Read more about Farley and how his pr... -
Josh Wu joins CHS as a Manager in Toronto
CHS is proud to welcome Josh Wu as our newest Manger. Josh is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and also holds a Bachelor of Math and Master of Accounting de... -
Yoram Beck and Jacob Martin presented at the CBV Connect 2025 conference in Toronto on June 12th, 2025
Yoram and Jacob's presentation titled "Beta: The Forgotten Middle Child of Valuation ABCs" provided an in-depth discussion on an often overlooked topic in business valuations. -
Julia Principe was featured on a panel for the Ontario Bar Association’s family law session “Your Guide to Business Valuation on Separation” on June 11th, 2025
The session explored key questions lawyers often encounter when navigating valuation issues in a family law context. -
Julia Principe co-presented a session on business valuations at the Ontario Bar Association’s MBA in a Day event in Toronto on May 29th, 2025
Julia's presentation covered the fundamentals of business valuation and provided practical tips when reading valuation reports. -
CHS is a proud sponsor of the 2025 CBA IP Day in Ottawa, ON
The Canadian Bar Association's annual IP Day and Federal Courts Judges’ Dinner is the premier networking, educational and social event for Canadian intellectual property lawyers across the country.&nb... -
CHS proudly celebrates our 15th year anniversary
CHS sincerely thanks all of our amazing clients and staff who joined us last week in celebrating our firm’s 15th Anniversary! We enjoyed a fantastic night filled with great stories and memories ... -
Congratulations to our newest Chartered Business Valuator
CHS proudly congratulates Travis Fonderson on earning his Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation.The CBV is a highly regarded professional accreditation granted by the Canadian Institute of Cha...