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Ralph E. Lean, QC: Lawyer with Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Ralph E. Lean, QC

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Toronto,  ON  Canada
Phone416 869 5703

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BV® Distinguished

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Practice Areas

  • Business
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Government Relations
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Infrastructure
  • International Trade
  • Private Equity
  • Sports
 
University University of Western Ontario, B.B.A., Hons., 1968
 
Law SchoolOsgoode Hall Law School, LL.B., 1971
 
Admitted1973, Ontario
 
Biography

Ralph was called one of Canada's "most influential" business people by the National Post newspaper.

His reputation as a trusted advisor is well known to clients ranging in size from global multinationals to entrepreneurs. As a key figure in their dealings with the municipal, provincial and federal government, clients appreciate the fact that Ralph gets the job done.

Ralph possesses the largest business card Rolodex of any lawyer at Cassels Brock and arguably in Canada. He takes pride in using his network of contacts throughout the province, Canada, and the world to bring companies together in profitable alliances that are mutually beneficial. In his own words, "This is the most rewarding part of my work with companies".

Ralph has recently been appointed Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Morocco in Toronto. Ralph is proud to be a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. He teaches a course at the University - "Law, Business, Politics "The Real World".

Ralph also serves on the board of many Canadian public and private companies, as well as several charities, foundations and civic groups including:

· Score Media Inc., Director

· Right to Play Foundation, Chairman

· B'Nai Brith Canada, Board of Governors

· Justin Eves Foundation - Board of Trustees

· The Portage Program for Drug Dependencies Inc., Governor

· Retired member of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board

· Former Member, Waterfront Revitalization Corporation

· Formerly Molson Indy, Founding Board of Trustees

· Past Chairman, Board of Governors, Exhibition Place

Achievements

· Martindale-Hubbell, BV Distinguished™ rating.

Associations

· Canadian Bar Association

· Ontario Bar Association

In The News

Cassels Brock India Team Featured in National Post Article

 
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Ralph E. Lean, QC
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
40 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 3C2




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