We are pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has recognized 26 of our lawyers in their respective practice areas. About Best Lawyers™ Since its initial publication in 1983, Best Lawyers™ compiles its lists of outstanding lawyers by conducting thousands of peer-review surveys. This year, more than 5,000 lawyers lent their voice to the publication. Those receiving recognition represent the top 6% of individuals practicing in Canada. Congratulations to the following lawyers for their well-deserved recognition: Talia Bernbaum Real Estate Law Jerri L. Cairns Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Vicki Giannacopoulos Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law Connor Glynn Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Patricia Gonzalez Insurance Law Labour and Employment Law Christiana M. Hadzoglou Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Jeremy H. H. Hockin, K.C. Banking and Finance Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Robert James Corporate and Commercial Litigation Education Law Labour and Employment Law Gregory W. Jaycock Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Shannon L. Kelley Corporate and Commercial Litigation Energy Law Insurance Law Sherrilynn J. Kelly Trusts and Estates Kevin W. Keyes Commercial Leasing Law Real Estate Law Ian L. MacLachlan, K.C. Banking and Finance Law Corporate Law Real Estate Law Richard B. Mask Commercial Leasing Law Real Estate Law Justin Matthews Corporate and Commercial Litigation Real Estate Law Brent W. Mescall Labour and Employment Law Robert G. McBean, K.C. Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Patricia E. Olyslager Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Andrew C. Paterson Corporate and Commercial Litigation Steven Rohatyn Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Randy S. Shapiro Commercial Leasing Law Real Estate Law Karen A. Smith Administrative and Public Law Trusts and Estates Karen D. Stiles Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Dale R. Spackman, K.C. Corporate Law David Wedge Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Scott Watson Corporate and Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Law Energy Law Members of our team were also recognized in the latest edition of Best Lawyers™ as “Ones to Watch” and “Lawyer of the Year”.