Damien Granderson: partner at Granderson Des Rochers LLP
Damien Granderson is a corporate lawyer who advises high-profile clients and companies on a wide range of commercial legal matters. He is a founding partner at Granderson Des Rochers LLP, which offers both in-house and external counsel to help resolve their clients’ legal disputes.
He has represented more than 70 major corporations and organizations across North America and beyond, including some of Canada’s largest institutional investors, boards of directors, investment firms, major advertising agencies, broadcasters and telecommunications companies. Damien Grandersonhas also represented many high-profile clients in multiple jurisdictions.
As a partner at Granderson Des Rochers, Damien leads a team of lawyers who have an extensive background in corporate law and securities regulation (both on the prosecution and defense side), family law, commercial litigation and bankruptcy. As an experienced negotiator, Damien Granderson is also a strong courtroom advocate. His articles on important Canadian and Ontario legal issues regularly appear in various publications.
Damien Granderson has also been recognized as a leading litigator in the Practical Law Canada guide. His clients rely on his experience and reputation to help them navigate complex commercial, regulatory and even family law matters. A small selection of his recent clients include business magnate Jim Pattison, musician Jann Arden, television host Ben Mulroney, former Toronto mayor David Miller and Canadian entrepreneur Ted Rogers.
He has published on topics ranging from family law to corporate governance and has also served as a guest speaker at various business events, including the Empire Club in Toronto and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Investor Series. Damien Granderson also represents Richard Branson’s Virgin brand in Canada as an outside counsel for Virgin Voyages LLC. Damien earned his J.D. from Western Law and an LL.B. from the University of Alberta.
