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Vanguards of Victory: Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024

The third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada has been announced, and the lawyers showcased by these awards are rising to the challenge each day as advocates for clients all across the country.

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Written by Best Lawyers

Published: August 23, 2023

Best Lawyers^® introduced Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada^™ two years ago, and now, as we unveil the highly anticipated third edition for 2024, these exceptional lawyers continue to demonstrate that talent within the Canadian legal community knows no bounds.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada was, and continues to be, a mission to spotlight emerging talent and highlight the innovation, expertise and dedication these Canadian lawyers have to their careers. It is a distinguished platform celebrating the lawyers who are poised to significantly impact and contribute to the legal field.

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024

The third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada shows significant growth among recognized lawyers, firms and practice areas. The 2024 edition honours 1,350 lawyers in 240 firms across the country, with awards in more than 50 practice areas.

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Among the recognized practice areas, the top five with the most honorees are Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Labour and Employment Law and Real Estate Law.

“Recognition in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada is a milestone for many lawyers,” stated Phillip Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. “This early career success not only inspires the honorees but validates their chosen paths into the legal field. This accolade is a testament to these lawyers’ pursuit of justice, their contributions to the legal profession and their unwavering dedication to their clients and their crafts.”

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada honorees are true trailblazers, carving new paths in an industry that upholds tradition while still pushing toward innovation and discovery. These vanguards have celebrated career victories in court for their clients, their firms and themselves, and it is our honour to recognize their efforts through these prestigious awards.

The Future Looks Bright

It is important to Best Lawyers that we expand our recognition platform to encompass the practice areas and talented lawyers who continue to steer this ever-evolving legal landscape. We embrace this growth and remain committed to upholding the excellence and esteem these lawyers bring to the legal community, and we continue to celebrate the talent wielded by those we honour as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recipients.

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Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Health Care Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized since 2013 by

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Eric M. Stoller

Kayne Law Group LPA

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Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Real Estate Law

Recognized since 2013 by

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Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Recognized since 2024 by

Andrew J. Art

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Matthew S. Bailey

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Practice Areas

Corporate Law

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Recognized since 2023 by

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Mary McWilliams Dengler

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Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Insurance

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Recognized since 2021 by

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Administrative / Regulatory Law

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Arbitration and Mediation

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