ALBERTA
JSS BARRISTERS
Stacy Petriuk continues to build her reputation as a formidable commercial litigator. She is representing Azimuth Energy Partners and Quantico Capital Corp. in a rare dissent-rights action under the Alberta Business Corporations Act arising from a hostile takeover bid involving Strathcona Resources. The closely watched matter is expected to provide guidance on the determination of fair value in shareholder disputes, an issue of ongoing importance in Alberta corporate litigation.
LAWSON LUNDELL
Shannon Hayes is widely regarded as a trusted advisor on complex disputes, earning praise for her ability to simplify difficult issues and deliver clear, practical solutions. Clients commend her "excellent written and oral advocacy" and note that she combines a commanding courtroom presence with a thoughtful, respectful approach. One client remarked that she is "quietly better than most other lawyers I've worked with." Marika Strobl is described by clients as “top of the list when it comes to oil and gas disputes. ”She is valued for her deep industry knowledge and ability to quickly master complex situations. Clients also describe her as a collaborative and responsive lawyer with "excellent oral and written advocacy," adding that her judgment and practical advice make her a go-to counsel for high-stakes matters. Shannon Wray is recognized for her calm demeanor and steady guidance in challenging disputes. Clients praise her “tact and poise”, as well as her responsiveness and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes, noting that she consistently communicates key issues clearly and remains available when needed.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
FARRIS
Rebecca Morse has earned recognition as a formidable insolvency and estate litigator. One client describes her as "a fearless and relentless estate litigator" who "advocates with intensity while remaining consistently professional.”Ludmila Herbst is widely trusted for her expertise in commercial, regulatory, and utility matters. Clients highlight her deep knowledge of electric utility regulation and her ability to distill complicated issues into actionable advice. One client describes her as "a trusted legal advisor," while another calls her the organization's "go-to litigation counsel on any complex problem."
HUNTER LITIGATION CHAMBERS
Claire Hunter is considered one of Canada's leading litigators. Peers praise her as "one of Canada's preeminent litigators," highlighting her intellectual rigor, strategic insight, and exceptional advocacy skills. Clients value her ability to identify the core issues in a dispute and deliver results, with one longtime client describing her simply as “The Best."
LAWSON LUNDELL
Nicole Skuggedal has earned a strong reputation in the labor and employment space, advising clients on complex workplace disputes and sensitive personnel matters. Her practice spans wrongful dismissal, labor relations, human rights, and privacy issues, with appearances before courts, arbitrators, and tribunals. Recognized by peers as "very strong in the employment field," she is valued for her practical counsel and steady advocacy. Amy Nathanson has established a reputation for handling a wide range of complex disputes, including across commercial litigation, class actions, and insurance matters. Known for her strategic judgment and adaptability, she is frequently called upon to navigate multifaceted proceedings involving overlapping legal, regulatory, and governance issues. Her broad experience across contentious matters has made her a trusted adviser to clients facing high-stakes and challenging disputes.
MILLERTITERLE+ COMPANY
Joelle Walker is well regarded for her work at the intersection of litigation and Indigenous law. Clients cite her "excellent knowledge of complex indigenous legal principles" and praise her practical judgment and effective approach to resolving disputes.
POULUS ENSOM SMITH
Laésha Smith has built a strong reputation for handling complex commercial and securities regulatory matters. Peers and clients alike praise her analytical skills, judgment, and communication style, describing her as "responsive, proactive, and an exceptional communicator." Recognized as a "go to lawyer for complex high stakes securities regulatory disputes," she is particularly valued for navigating challenging investigations, anticipating regulatory positions, and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
ONTARIO
DMG ADVOCATES
Founding partner Kathryn ("Kate") Manning is a key figure in DMG Advocates' commercial litigation practice. Based in Ontario, she regularly acts as lead counsel on complex commercial matters and is recognized for her strategic approach, strong advocacy skills, and ability to guide clients through challenging disputes.
GILLIAN HNATIW & CO
Gillian Hnatiw is recognized for her work on complex professional liability and labor and employment matters. She has developed a particularly notable practice in litigation involving allegations of abuse, assault, and harassment, earning recognition for her willingness to take on challenging mandates against prominent institutions. A peer describes her as "excellent," highlighting the success she has achieved in building a distinctive practice in this evolving area of litigation.
LAX O'SULLIVAN LISUS GOTTLIEB
Nadia Campion is recognized for her work on high-stakes commercial, insurance, and professional liability disputes. With extensive experience appearing before courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitral panels, she is frequently called upon to handle sophisticated and complex litigation matters. Campion's growing influence extends beyond her practice through her mentorship of young lawyers and her service on Ontario's Class Proceedings Committee, further underscoring her standing within the litigation bar.
PALIARE ROLAND ROSENBERG ROTHSTEIN
Linda Rothstein remains one of the most revered figures in Canadian litigation. Peers describe her as "a superb lawyer in every sense" and an "outstanding, and leading, Canadian advocate," underscoring her enduring stature in the market. In addition to her advocacy skills, she is widely respected for her strategic vision, forward-thinking approach to litigation, and ability to steer clients through complex disputes with confidence and clarity. A respected figure in the administrative law and litigation space, Megan Shortreed is known for her strategic judgment and clear advocacy in complex proceedings. She is frequently called upon to provide leadership and guidance on challenging matters, with clients praising her incisive analysis, practical advice, and professional approach. Her ability to distill complicated issues into clear and persuasive positions has earned her considerable recognition in the market. Odette Soriano is recognized for her work on complex and high-impact class proceedings. She is representing the plaintiffs in Price v. Smith & Wesson Corp., a proposed class action arising from the 2018 Danforth Avenue mass shooting. The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to certify the negligence claim against the firearm manufacturer has been viewed as a significant development in Canadian product liability and class actions law, reinforcing Soriano's growing profile in high-stakes litigation.
PAPE CHAUDHURY
Shantona Chaudhury stands among Canada's most highly regarded appellate advocates. Praised as "an outstanding appellate lawyer" and "a star of her generation," she has earned widespread recognition through her appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada and her prominent roles in major public inquiries. Peers and clients alike commend her sophisticated legal analysis, strategic instincts, and exceptional advocacy, both in written submissions and before the court.
SINGLETON URQUHART REYNOLDS VOGEL
Sharon Vogel is a seasoned construction litigator who advises clients on significant disputes and broader litigation risk. Clients value her detailed analysis and practical guidance, particularly in matters involving complex project agreements.
STOCKWOODS
Andrea Gonsalves has earned recognition for her work in constitutional, public law, and administrative disputes. Clients praise her persuasive advocacy and ability to distill extensive evidentiary records into clear and compelling arguments. In one particularly demanding constitutional challenge involving more than 23 cross-examinations, Gonsalves was commended for her unwavering focus, strategic insight, and dependable counsel throughout the proceedings. Luisa Ritacca is valued by clients for delivering “Highly responsive and practical advice.” Clients also highlight her ability to provide accurate and timely advice tailored to their operational needs, describing her guidance as both effective and reliable.
THORNTON GROUT FINNIGAN
Leanne Williams is a trusted adviser on complex litigation matters. Clients praise her for providing "timely and practical advice that brings [a] business lens to assessing legal strategy," highlighting her commercial awareness, responsiveness, and proactive approach to file management. Her ability to balance legal objectives with broader business considerations has earned her strong client confidence. D.J. Milleris widely regarded as one of Canada's leading insolvency and bankruptcy lawyers. Clients describe her as "always thinking ten steps ahead," praising her strategic foresight and commitment to protecting their long-term interests. Known for her energetic advocacy, Miller is also recognized for anticipating the broader implications of complex restructuring matters and fiercely advancing her clients' positions. Deborah Palter is highly regarded for her work on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes. One client describes her as "extremely knowledgeable and professional," praising her meticulous preparation and calm demeanor in demanding situations. Her attention to detail, strategic judgment, and ability to remain effective under pressure have made her a trusted adviser on challenging litigation matters.
WHELTON HIUTIN
Maureen Whelton is a highly regarded litigator known for her courtroom effectiveness and strategic counsel. Clients praise her as a "Clear communicator," "Excellent orator," and "Tenacious advocate," while highlighting her analytical mindset, practical advice, and unwavering focus on client objectives. With significant experience in complex injunction matters and high-stakes disputes, Whelton has earned a reputation for persuasive advocacy and achieving successful outcomes.
QUÉBEC
LANGLOIS LAWYERS
Elisabeth Neelin is recognized for her strength in commercial litigation. Clients describe her as "an expert in class action lawsuits" and praise her strategic yet practical approach to navigating complex proceedings. Sophie Perrault is a Montréal litigator recognized for her work in complex commercial, regulatory, and governance disputes. She is representing former Gildan directors in a CAD $25.6 million dispute over unpaid deferred compensation arising from the company's closely watched CEO succession battle and board overhaul. The matter raises significant corporate governance questions.
LCM ATTORNEYS
Dominique Ménard is widely respected for her strategic judgment, courtroom presence, and practical approach to complex disputes. Clients praise her willingness to challenge assumptions and guide them toward the most effective course of action, while peers point to her "stellar reputation in Québec." Known for her responsiveness, business-minded counsel, and strong advocacy, Ménard has become a trusted adviser on high-stakes matters.
JSS BARRISTERS
Stacy Petriuk continues to build her reputation as a formidable commercial litigator. She is representing Azimuth Energy Partners and Quantico Capital Corp. in a rare dissent-rights action under the Alberta Business Corporations Act arising from a hostile takeover bid involving Strathcona Resources. The closely watched matter is expected to provide guidance on the determination of fair value in shareholder disputes, an issue of ongoing importance in Alberta corporate litigation.
LAWSON LUNDELL
Shannon Hayes is widely regarded as a trusted advisor on complex disputes, earning praise for her ability to simplify difficult issues and deliver clear, practical solutions. Clients commend her "excellent written and oral advocacy" and note that she combines a commanding courtroom presence with a thoughtful, respectful approach. One client remarked that she is "quietly better than most other lawyers I've worked with." Marika Strobl is described by clients as “top of the list when it comes to oil and gas disputes. ”She is valued for her deep industry knowledge and ability to quickly master complex situations. Clients also describe her as a collaborative and responsive lawyer with "excellent oral and written advocacy," adding that her judgment and practical advice make her a go-to counsel for high-stakes matters. Shannon Wray is recognized for her calm demeanor and steady guidance in challenging disputes. Clients praise her “tact and poise”, as well as her responsiveness and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes, noting that she consistently communicates key issues clearly and remains available when needed.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
FARRIS
Rebecca Morse has earned recognition as a formidable insolvency and estate litigator. One client describes her as "a fearless and relentless estate litigator" who "advocates with intensity while remaining consistently professional.”Ludmila Herbst is widely trusted for her expertise in commercial, regulatory, and utility matters. Clients highlight her deep knowledge of electric utility regulation and her ability to distill complicated issues into actionable advice. One client describes her as "a trusted legal advisor," while another calls her the organization's "go-to litigation counsel on any complex problem."
HUNTER LITIGATION CHAMBERS
Claire Hunter is considered one of Canada's leading litigators. Peers praise her as "one of Canada's preeminent litigators," highlighting her intellectual rigor, strategic insight, and exceptional advocacy skills. Clients value her ability to identify the core issues in a dispute and deliver results, with one longtime client describing her simply as “The Best."
LAWSON LUNDELL
Nicole Skuggedal has earned a strong reputation in the labor and employment space, advising clients on complex workplace disputes and sensitive personnel matters. Her practice spans wrongful dismissal, labor relations, human rights, and privacy issues, with appearances before courts, arbitrators, and tribunals. Recognized by peers as "very strong in the employment field," she is valued for her practical counsel and steady advocacy. Amy Nathanson has established a reputation for handling a wide range of complex disputes, including across commercial litigation, class actions, and insurance matters. Known for her strategic judgment and adaptability, she is frequently called upon to navigate multifaceted proceedings involving overlapping legal, regulatory, and governance issues. Her broad experience across contentious matters has made her a trusted adviser to clients facing high-stakes and challenging disputes.
MILLERTITERLE+ COMPANY
Joelle Walker is well regarded for her work at the intersection of litigation and Indigenous law. Clients cite her "excellent knowledge of complex indigenous legal principles" and praise her practical judgment and effective approach to resolving disputes.
POULUS ENSOM SMITH
Laésha Smith has built a strong reputation for handling complex commercial and securities regulatory matters. Peers and clients alike praise her analytical skills, judgment, and communication style, describing her as "responsive, proactive, and an exceptional communicator." Recognized as a "go to lawyer for complex high stakes securities regulatory disputes," she is particularly valued for navigating challenging investigations, anticipating regulatory positions, and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
ONTARIO
DMG ADVOCATES
Founding partner Kathryn ("Kate") Manning is a key figure in DMG Advocates' commercial litigation practice. Based in Ontario, she regularly acts as lead counsel on complex commercial matters and is recognized for her strategic approach, strong advocacy skills, and ability to guide clients through challenging disputes.
GILLIAN HNATIW & CO
Gillian Hnatiw is recognized for her work on complex professional liability and labor and employment matters. She has developed a particularly notable practice in litigation involving allegations of abuse, assault, and harassment, earning recognition for her willingness to take on challenging mandates against prominent institutions. A peer describes her as "excellent," highlighting the success she has achieved in building a distinctive practice in this evolving area of litigation.
LAX O'SULLIVAN LISUS GOTTLIEB
Nadia Campion is recognized for her work on high-stakes commercial, insurance, and professional liability disputes. With extensive experience appearing before courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitral panels, she is frequently called upon to handle sophisticated and complex litigation matters. Campion's growing influence extends beyond her practice through her mentorship of young lawyers and her service on Ontario's Class Proceedings Committee, further underscoring her standing within the litigation bar.
PALIARE ROLAND ROSENBERG ROTHSTEIN
Linda Rothstein remains one of the most revered figures in Canadian litigation. Peers describe her as "a superb lawyer in every sense" and an "outstanding, and leading, Canadian advocate," underscoring her enduring stature in the market. In addition to her advocacy skills, she is widely respected for her strategic vision, forward-thinking approach to litigation, and ability to steer clients through complex disputes with confidence and clarity. A respected figure in the administrative law and litigation space, Megan Shortreed is known for her strategic judgment and clear advocacy in complex proceedings. She is frequently called upon to provide leadership and guidance on challenging matters, with clients praising her incisive analysis, practical advice, and professional approach. Her ability to distill complicated issues into clear and persuasive positions has earned her considerable recognition in the market. Odette Soriano is recognized for her work on complex and high-impact class proceedings. She is representing the plaintiffs in Price v. Smith & Wesson Corp., a proposed class action arising from the 2018 Danforth Avenue mass shooting. The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to certify the negligence claim against the firearm manufacturer has been viewed as a significant development in Canadian product liability and class actions law, reinforcing Soriano's growing profile in high-stakes litigation.
PAPE CHAUDHURY
Shantona Chaudhury stands among Canada's most highly regarded appellate advocates. Praised as "an outstanding appellate lawyer" and "a star of her generation," she has earned widespread recognition through her appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada and her prominent roles in major public inquiries. Peers and clients alike commend her sophisticated legal analysis, strategic instincts, and exceptional advocacy, both in written submissions and before the court.
SINGLETON URQUHART REYNOLDS VOGEL
Sharon Vogel is a seasoned construction litigator who advises clients on significant disputes and broader litigation risk. Clients value her detailed analysis and practical guidance, particularly in matters involving complex project agreements.
STOCKWOODS
Andrea Gonsalves has earned recognition for her work in constitutional, public law, and administrative disputes. Clients praise her persuasive advocacy and ability to distill extensive evidentiary records into clear and compelling arguments. In one particularly demanding constitutional challenge involving more than 23 cross-examinations, Gonsalves was commended for her unwavering focus, strategic insight, and dependable counsel throughout the proceedings. Luisa Ritacca is valued by clients for delivering “Highly responsive and practical advice.” Clients also highlight her ability to provide accurate and timely advice tailored to their operational needs, describing her guidance as both effective and reliable.
THORNTON GROUT FINNIGAN
Leanne Williams is a trusted adviser on complex litigation matters. Clients praise her for providing "timely and practical advice that brings [a] business lens to assessing legal strategy," highlighting her commercial awareness, responsiveness, and proactive approach to file management. Her ability to balance legal objectives with broader business considerations has earned her strong client confidence. D.J. Milleris widely regarded as one of Canada's leading insolvency and bankruptcy lawyers. Clients describe her as "always thinking ten steps ahead," praising her strategic foresight and commitment to protecting their long-term interests. Known for her energetic advocacy, Miller is also recognized for anticipating the broader implications of complex restructuring matters and fiercely advancing her clients' positions. Deborah Palter is highly regarded for her work on complex, high-stakes commercial disputes. One client describes her as "extremely knowledgeable and professional," praising her meticulous preparation and calm demeanor in demanding situations. Her attention to detail, strategic judgment, and ability to remain effective under pressure have made her a trusted adviser on challenging litigation matters.
WHELTON HIUTIN
Maureen Whelton is a highly regarded litigator known for her courtroom effectiveness and strategic counsel. Clients praise her as a "Clear communicator," "Excellent orator," and "Tenacious advocate," while highlighting her analytical mindset, practical advice, and unwavering focus on client objectives. With significant experience in complex injunction matters and high-stakes disputes, Whelton has earned a reputation for persuasive advocacy and achieving successful outcomes.
QUÉBEC
LANGLOIS LAWYERS
Elisabeth Neelin is recognized for her strength in commercial litigation. Clients describe her as "an expert in class action lawsuits" and praise her strategic yet practical approach to navigating complex proceedings. Sophie Perrault is a Montréal litigator recognized for her work in complex commercial, regulatory, and governance disputes. She is representing former Gildan directors in a CAD $25.6 million dispute over unpaid deferred compensation arising from the company's closely watched CEO succession battle and board overhaul. The matter raises significant corporate governance questions.
LCM ATTORNEYS
Dominique Ménard is widely respected for her strategic judgment, courtroom presence, and practical approach to complex disputes. Clients praise her willingness to challenge assumptions and guide them toward the most effective course of action, while peers point to her "stellar reputation in Québec." Known for her responsiveness, business-minded counsel, and strong advocacy, Ménard has become a trusted adviser on high-stakes matters.
