Alistair Crawley, Business Attorney in the United States
focused on Business, Litigation, and Securities
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Alistair Crawley is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Securities.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Securities
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Securities matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Securities Law, Toronto (Canada) (2024).
About Alistair Crawley: Alistair Crawley is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Securities.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alistair takes on
Alistair concentrates on business, litigation, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alistair handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases nationwide
Alistair takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alistair agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Alistair takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alistair agrees to represent you.
Securities cases nationwide
Alistair takes securities matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alistair agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alistair Crawley — business lawyer in the U.S.
Alistair Crawley is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Securities.
Alistair Crawley is a founding partner of Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP and is one of Canada’s leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyers. Alistair’s practice includes all aspects of litigation and advice involving the capital markets and the securities industry, including investigations and enforcement hearings, contested corporate transactions and investment loss claims.
Alistair has argued some of Canada’s most significant securities law cases, including the leading case on timely disclosure in the context of merger and acquisition transactions. He has extensive experience as defence counsel in regulatory and quasi criminal investigations concerning public disclosure, registration, insider trading, fraud, and other forms of alleged market malfeasance.
Alistair has paired his securities regulatory expertise with an active corporate litigation practice involving contested corporate transactions and shareholder meetings, stakeholder disputes in both public and private corporations, corporate governance and directors’ and officers’ liability. Alistair’s commercial litigation expertise includes class actions, contract disputes, professional negligence, tort and breach of fiduciary duty claims and complex insurance coverage disputes.
Alistair is recognized by Lexpert as one of the Top 500 Lawyers in Canada and has been featured in the Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. He has also been recognized as a leader in the field of securities litigation by Chambers Canada and as a leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyer by both Benchmark Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada. In 2024, Alistair was named Lawyer of the Year for Securities Law in Toronto by Best Lawyers. Alistair is also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Working with Alistair on a business matter
Alistair Crawley is a founding partner of Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP and is one of Canada’s leading securities and corporate commercial litigation lawyers. Alistair’s practice includes all aspects of litigation and advice involving the capital markets and the securities industry, including investigations and enforcement hearings, contested corporate transactions and investment loss claims.…
Who Alistair represents
Alistair reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and securities matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alistair has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Law, Toronto (Canada)
2024
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert/ALM Top 500 Lawyers in Canada
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada, Band 1 - Securities Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Law, Toronto (Canada) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
Alistair Crawley's office in Toronto
Alistair's primary office is at 179 John Street, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alistair Crawley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alistair usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alistair charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alistair's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alistair will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alistair
Alistair discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alistair confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alistair's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alistair Crawley
How much does it cost to hire Alistair for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alistair walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alistair offer a free consultation?
Alistair charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alistair's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Alistair's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alistair gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alistair take my case if I'm outside the area?
Alistair evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Alistair's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alistair?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alistair will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alistair accepting new business clients right now?
Alistair's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.