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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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
Team
Our team delivers excellence, impartiality, and unsurpassed quality of work product.
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Expertise
Our expertise is focused and our independence is maintained.
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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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Stella Chen will join a Ladies of Litigation panel discussing “Common Concepts in Damages Quantification” at the CBV Institute’s Connect 2023 Conference in Toronto on June 8-9, 2023.
The panel will explore the commonalities of damages quantification across a variety of practice areas and address recent developments and various ‘hot topics’ in quantifying and modelling economic dam... -
Yoram Beck will co-present “Joint Retainers – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" at the CBV Institute’s Connect 2023 Conference in Toronto on June 8-9, 2023.
Yoram’s presentation will address the nature of joint retainer engagements and how and when to use this effective tool in litigation disputes. He will also discuss best practices for joint retainers a... -
CHS proudly celebrates our 13th year anniversary.
We wish to thank all of our clients and staff in helping to make CHS the leading independent expert witness boutique in Canada specializing in damages quantification, business valuations, an... -
CHS is a proud sponsor of the 2023 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 countr... -
Paula Frederick is co-presenting “Pursuing Profit: Unraveling the Supreme Court's Decision in Nova Chemicals Corp v Dow Chemical Co.” on April 18, 2023.
At an event hosted by the Toronto Intellectual Property Group, Paula and her co-presenter, Andrew Bernstein of Torys LLP, will be discussing the much anticipated decision by the Supreme Court in NOVA ... -
Travis Fonderson is admitted to membership of CPA Ontario.
CHS is proud to announce that Travis Fonderson has been admitted as a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) and becomes the firm’s 18th Chartered Professional ... -
Katie Atkinson, CPA, CA, CBV, MAcc, joins CHS as a Senior Manager in Toronto.
CHS is proud to welcome Katie Atkinson as our newest Senior Manager. Katie is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). She also holds... -
Yoram Beck will be discussing “Practical Considerations when Working with an Expert" at the Ontario Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Program webcast on February 14, 2023.
Along with co-panelist Christopher Selby of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Yoram will explore the key issues to consider when choosing and working with experts and provide tips for avoiding common... -
Yoram Beck, MA (Econ), CBV, CFA, joins CHS as a Principal in Toronto.
Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co. is excited to announce that Yoram Beck has joined the firm as our newest Principal. Yoram holds a Masters degree in Economics and is both a Chartered Busines... -
Lea Lynch, GDA, CPA, CFE, joins CHS as an Associate in Ottawa.
CHS is proud to welcome Lea Lynch as our newest Associate. Lea is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a student with the Canadian Chartered Busines... -
Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co. recognized as Leading Damages Experts for 2022 by Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal has recognized Cohen Hamilton Steger & Co. as one of the Leading Firms in North America for Quantum of Damages Experts for 2022. In particular, its founding Principals r... -
Stella Chen was a judge for the CBV Institute’s inaugural #BVChallenge case competition. Congratulations to all of the university students who participated.
https://bvchallenge.ca/meet-the-judges/