Mark G. Evans | Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

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Mark G. Evans LL.B., B. Comm. (Co-op), Partner

Since joining FMC in 1999, Mark’s practice has focused on securities, class action, professional liability and banking and fraud related litigation. Mark is a sophisticated litigator who frequently appears before all levels of Court in Ontario and has significant experience in representing clients’ interests in both mediation and arbitration proceedings.

In November 2011, Mark was recognized as a finalist in the annual "LEXPERT Rising Stars: Top 40 Under 40" rankings and was further recognized as a "Litigator to Watch" by that organization.

In February 2012, Mark was the sole Canadian winner of the International Law Office Client Choice Award for Litigation which honour was presented in London, U.K. on February 22nd.

Mark is a member of the firm’s National Securities Litigation Group and is the co-Toronto lead for our Toronto office's Fraud and Asset Recovery Groups.

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Representative Work

Counsel to Canadian chartered bank in asset recovery involving cheque – kiting scheme

Counsel to various issuers regarding OSC emerging markets disclosure reviews

Counsel to US based issuer relating to Canadian listing matters

Ainslie v. CV Technologies Inc. et al., 2009 CanLII 7165 (ONSC), 2008 CanLII 63217 (ONSC) and Driedger v. CV Technologies Inc. et al, (Alta. Ct. File No. 070107508): Engaged by the auditors of CV Technologies (the makers of Cold-FX) to defend that audit firm in a $100 million class action lawsuit brought on behalf of the company’s shareholders. This lawsuit represents one of the first test cases for secondary market disclosure legislation recently implemented in both Alberta and Ontario. The matter was ranked among the top ten suits of 2009 by LEXPERT

Counsel to Royal Bank of Canada and RBC Dominion Securities in connection with the collapse of the asset backed commercial paper market.

Successfully represented Teranet Inc. in a multi-million dollar dissenting shareholder dispute. Teranet Inc. v. Canarab Marketing Corp. (2008), 54 B.L.R. (4th) 138 (Ont. S.C.J. - Comm. List)

Counsel to Jones Heward Investment Counsel in investment portfolio management case. 2878852 Canada Inc. v. Jones Heward Investment Counsel, 2007 CarswellOnt 90 (C.A.)

Acted for multi-national banking institution in locating funds, obtaining freeze orders and ultimately recovering $1.8 million in fraud proceeds located domestically and in Africa (100% recovery)

Counsel to a Canadian reinsurer in Trinidad proceedings alleging procurement fraud in airport construction

Counsel for a national consulting firm in defending a $10 million E+O claim concerning captive insurance issues

Ongoing role as co-Canadian counsel to a multinational consultancy and insurance firm

Acted successfully for a large insurance organization in respect of concurrent arbitral and Court of Appeal proceedings regarding termination rights under an agency agreement

Acted as counsel to Canadian mining concern regarding a dispute over security terms

Counsel to a multi-national financial institution in connection with a significant securities regulatory investigation in Ontario

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce et al. v. Deloitte & Touche et al., Court File No. 00 CV 201162CP: Action by former lenders of Philip Services Corp. for alleged audit negligence

Acting for the auditor of a publicly traded company in context of a shareholder action based on prospectus misrepresentation

Litigation counsel in numerous Plan of Arrangement proceedings brought before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Counsel for Canadian investment dealer in recovery of damages related to fraudulent stock manipulation scheme

Acted for national investment dealer in respect of a significant anti-money laundering investigation and related regulatory proceedings

Acted for a major forest products company in a domestic arbitration with respect to a share valuation dispute

Publications

"Court Clarifies the Requirement of 'Damage' and its Impact on Limitation Periods", International Law Office, April 2012

"Court Confirms IIROC's Jurisdiction Over Investment Dealer Members", International Law Office, March 2012

"Liability for Secondary Market Misrepresentation in Canada", International Law Office (April 2011)

"Still Between a Rock and a Hard Place - An Update on Kovacs v. TD", ILO Online Magazine (January 2011)

"When Shoppers Aren't Merry - Strategies for the Holiday Season" (December 2010)

Teaching Roles

Chair, FMC Professional Development Program (Litigation)

"Persuasive Writing for Advocates" (Toronto, 2011)

Instructor, Expert Witness Workshop (Toronto, 2008 and 2011)

Prior Speaking Engagements

"Choosing or Challenging An Appropriate Representative Plaintiff", Canadian Institute Class Actions Litigation Bootcamp, [Toronto, April 2012]

The Aging Investor - A Case Study, [Toronto, May 2011]

"The Money Went Where?", Cross Border and International Fraud and Asset Recovery, [Chicago, October 2010]

“Investing in Compliance – When the Regulators Come Knocking Will You Be Ready?” A seminar relating to OSC and IIROC compliance matters co-presented by FMC and Deloitte & Touche LLP, [Toronto, May 2009]

“Aging Clients – Risks and Opportunities for Investment Dealers”, [Toronto, 2008]