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Guneev Bhinder has a broad commercial litigation practice with a focus on complex disputes in banking and finance, securities litigation, arbitration and corporate governance and insolvency matters.

Guneev has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court, the Divisional Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. She regularly represents clients before the Commercial List Court in Toronto.

Guneev is a member of the Diverse Leaders Academy, American Bar Association (ABA). She has acted as a guest lecturer for the Securities Litigation course at Queen’s University, Faculty of Law. She also volunteers for Pro Bono Law Ontario.

Expertise

Industries

Banking & Finance

Practices

Representative Matters

Represented the special committee of the board of directors of an issuer in a proceeding before the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal dealing with a shareholder rights plan: Riot Platforms, Inc. v Bitfarms Ltd. and Ontario Securities Commission, 2024 ONCMT 27
Represented a bank in proceedings to appoint an investigative receiver and for relief under the Limited Partnerships Act: Citibank N.A. v. Aralpa Holdings LP et. al., CV-23-00702978-00CL
Represented a company on an application to fix fair value of dissenting shares.
Counsel to a salmon sales company in conspiracy class action proceedings.
Represented a computer component manufacturer in successfully defeating certification: Jensen v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 2023 FCA 89.
Represented a company seeking recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award.
Represented a Cannabis company in a proposed class action for alleged secondary market securities misrepresentations: Kwong v. iAnthus et. al., 2022 ONSC 1400
Represented a ground lease tenant in a complex rental reset arbitration.
Represented a secured creditor, shareholder, DIP lender and stalking horse bidder in a contested CCAA proceeding: Re Green Growth Brands Inc., 2020 ONSC 3565.
Represented a retirement home to successfully defeat an injunction to enforce a restrictive covenant to preclude the home from operating: Weston Gardens Retirement Inc. v 2540250 Ontario Ltd., 2019 ONSC 2663.

Speaking Engagements

The Evolving Law Firm: How Law Firms Can Change to Survive (and Thrive) in Today’s World – American Bar Association, 2023 Litigation Section Annual Conference

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Rankings & Recognition

Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) as “One to Watch” in the area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation
John A. Kavanagh Memorial Scholarship, University of Ottawa
Second Place Winner, Denton’s Ottawa Negotiation Competition

Community Involvement

Volunteer with Pro Bono Law Ontario

Directorships & Affiliations

Law Society of Ontario
The Advocates’ Society
Member of Diverse Leaders Academy, American Bar Association

Education & Admissions

2018

Called to the Ontario bar

2017

JDUniversity of Ottawa

2012

BBAUniversity of Toronto

Publications

“International Fraud & Asset Tracing 2022 (Canada Chapter),” Chambers and Partners (June, 2022)
“Encyclopaedia of International Commercial Litigation,” Wolters Kluwer, May 2021
“International Fraud & Asset Tracing 2021 (Canada Chapter),” Chambers and Partners (April, 2021)

Insights (13 Posts)View More

Do You See What I See? Fake AI Cases Can Result in Real Contempt

Reliance on an AI hallucinated case in submissions to the court can constitute a breach of professional obligations and may amount to contempt.

May 11, 2025

Boardroom Battle: Ontario Superior Court Denies Shareholder’s Proposal to Remove Director

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that shareholders cannot employ the proposal mechanism under section 99 of the OBCA to remove a director.

Oct 17, 2024

ESG Class Actions and Other Lawsuits “Sustainable” into 2023

Recent ESG litigation developments in Canada and what we can expect to see in the near future.

Jun 14, 2023

A Second Look at the Ontario Court of Appeal’s Decision Expanding Directors’ Duties

Directive actions would have been preferable to employing an ad hoc fiduciary duty analysis in the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Varma

Nov 15, 2022

No Discovery Before Leave in Secondary Market Securities Actions

The Court in Kwong v. iAnthus denied a plaintiff's request for documentary discovery before he obtained leave to bring a secondary market securities action.

Apr 18, 2022

Supreme Court of Canada Modernizes the Interpretation of Releases

The Supreme Court of Canada in its recent decision determined that releases are to be interpreted using general contract principles and no special rules apply.

Aug 11, 2021

Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce Recommendations – Modernizing Enforcement and Enhancing Investor Protection

McMillan commentary on the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce's recommendations regarding Enforcement and Enhancing Investor Protection.

May 12, 2021

Update: Ontario Resumes Limitation Periods and Procedural Deadlines

Ontario limitation periods and procedural deadlines will resume running on September 14, 2020.

Aug 25, 2020

Has COVID-19 Lit the Fuse on Insolvencies in the Canadian Cannabis Industry?

We look at the recent market analysis of the Canadian cannabis industry and challenges in cannabis restructuring.

Apr 9, 2020

COVID-19: Ontario Suspends Limitation Periods and Procedural Deadlines

Ontario Government made an order suspending limitation periods and procedural deadlines in proceedings in Ontario.

Mar 22, 2020

No Insider Trading Without Clear Evidence

"The Ontario Securities Commission's decision on insider trading and importance of clear, convincing and cogent
evidence."

Dec 19, 2019

Court Counsels Engagement with Creditor before Ruling on Proofs of Claim

Court offers guidance on approach to an appeal from a notice of disallowance or determination of a claim by a trustee under section s. 135(4) of the BIA.

Sep 16, 2019

Temporary layoff: Constructive dismissal if not provided for in the contract

Jul 14, 2016

Deals & Cases (3 Posts)

McMillan Advises Bitfarms in its Settlement of Hostile Takeover by Riot Platforms

On September 23, 2024, Bitfarms Ltd. entered into a settlement agreement with Riot Platforms Inc.

Sep 23, 2024

McMillan Successfully Defends Sjór AS Against Price Fixing Accusations

McMillan defended Sjór AS, a supplier of Norwegian seafood, against a complex proposed class action alleging a global price fixing conspiracy with cross-border elements.

Feb 9, 2024

Sansei Technologies, Inc. Acquires Majority Ownership of Laird Holdings Inc. (Forrec Ltd., Forrec Architects Ltd., Forrec U.S., Inc.)

On December 1, 2023, Sansei Technologies, Inc. (“Sansei Technologies”) announced its acquisition of majority ownership of Laird Holdings Inc., the parent company of Forrec Ltd., Forrec Architects Ltd. and Forrec U.S., Inc. (collectively, “Forrec”).

Dec 1, 2023