Adam D.H. Chisholm

Adam D.H. Chisholm serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Queen's University Faculty of Law (2021-2024), specializing in securities litigation, and has delivered guest lectures at Windsor Law and Osgoode Hall Law School on cryptocurrency regulation and securities enforcement. His academic role complements his primary position as a partner at McMillan LLP in Toronto, where he leads complex litigation in capital markets, intellectual property, and administrative law.

His educational background includes:

• LLB, University of Windsor (2008)
• B.Sc. (Honours), University of Western Ontario (2004)
• Certificate in Blockchain Strategy, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (2021)
• Canadian Securities Course (2020)

Chisholm's research focuses on evolving intersections of law and technology, particularly securities regulation in digital asset markets, trademark enforcement in e-commerce, and competition law adaptations for digital platforms. His scholarship examines regulatory responses to blockchain innovation, enforcement challenges in cross-border crypto transactions, and procedural reforms in intellectual property disputes. This work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical enforcement mechanisms in rapidly changing technological landscapes.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on Canadian competition law modernization (40% of works), securities enforcement in cryptocurrency markets (30%), and procedural innovations in intellectual property litigation (20%). His scholarship consistently addresses regulatory gaps in digital finance while maintaining rigorous analysis of traditional securities and competition frameworks.

Professional recognition includes:

• 27 industry accolades including Benchmark Litigation Stars (2021-2025) and Chambers Canada rankings
• Best Lawyers in Canada recognition across Administrative Law, Securities, and Commercial Litigation
• 10 academic honors from law school including top standing in Conflicts of Law and Tax

As counsel, Chisholm has represented clients in landmark cases including Rovi Guides v. Videotron before the Federal Court, Sino-Forest Corporation proceedings before the OSC, and The Catalyst Capital Group's HBC privatization battle. His practice spans securities enforcement defense, trademark opposition before the Federal Court, and Competition Tribunal matters, often involving novel digital asset applications. He chairs the Ontario Bar Association Professional Development on written hearings and contributes to INTA's Unfair Competition Committee.