Sotos Welcomes Prominent Litigator Margaret Waddell as Partner

A trailblazer in class actions and a leader in complex civil litigation, Margaret brings her legacy of legal excellence and leadership to Sotos. She has over three decades of experience in successfully prosecuting and resolving class actions and complex civil disputes. Margaret is recognized as a leading class action lawyer and a skilled litigator who acts in all manner of commercial conflicts.

Margaret has led plaintiff and defence-side class actions in various fields, including product liability, consumer protection, fraud, securities misrepresentations, institutional abuse, and professional negligence.

Margaret is also an arbitrator and mediator, who can help litigants reach solutions to their disputes quickly and cost-efficiently. Her wealth of experience in complicated and high-stakes litigation makes her an excellent choice for deciding disputes out of court. Her ADR practice focuses on corporate & commercial litigation, including real estate development, shareholder disputes, multi-party litigation, employment disputes, and any matter involving class proceedings or claims adjudication.

She also sits as an adjudicator on the Law Society Tribunal.

Margaret’s career is distinguished by an array of prestigious accolades that underscore her contributions to the legal field. She received the Ontario Bar Association Award for Excellence in Class Actions in 2022 and is ranked in Chambers Canada for Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff). Margaret is consistently listed as “Most Frequently Recommended” in the Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory for Class Actions and is featured in the LEXPERT Guide to Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Additionally, she is recognized by the Best Lawyers in Canada for both Class Action Litigation and Corporate Commercial Litigation and is celebrated in Benchmark as one of the Top 50 Women in Litigation and a Litigation Star in Class Actions.

To learn more about Margaret, read her full bio here.

Known for taking on high-profile social justice cases, Margaret’s courageous advocacy and dedication to addressing institutional wrongdoing have made her a powerful voice for change. Her arrival is a milestone for Sotos, strengthening our leadership in class actions and litigation. We are proud to welcome such a distinguished leader to our firm and look forward to the profound impact she will have on our clients and the legal profession.

Please join us in welcoming Margaret Waddell to the team!