Best Lawyers in Canada for Health Care Law

Megan Shortreed is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Labour and Employment Law and Trusts and Estates. Megan routinely represents clients in corporate, commercial, employment, civil, and administrative litigation. She argues cases involving shareholder and partnership disputes, duties of directors and employees, trusts and estates, product liability, and other complex commerci...

Lynne Golding has an active corporate/commercial practice based principally in the health industry. Dealing with both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, Lynne advises clients on transactions in regulated and unregulated industries. A highly regarded name in the health regulatory space, Lynne’s practice is principally comprised of clients in the health sector for whom she provides governance advice and structuring and transactional services.

Samara is a partner of INQ Law, concentrating her practice on privacy, data governance, health and technology. She is also the Managing Partner of INQ IQ Consulting. Samara regularly advises clients on a wide range of matters related to privacy, compliance, health law and technology licensing. In her work, Samara provides both practical and strategic advice to assist organizations with responsible, compliant innovation. Prior to joining INQ Law, Samara was a sole practitioner with clients tha...

Danielle is a partner with Cavalluzzo LLP practising in the areas of workers’ and Indigenous rights, equality, health and Aboriginal law. She is also the Chair of the firm’s Student Committee. She represents unions and associations, regulated professionals including nurses and midwives, and First Nations in diverse contexts including labour disputes, government relations, human rights and constitutional law, health equity, pay equity, professional regulation, judicial reviews and ...

Donald Dow is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office practising in the Advocacy Department. Donald's practice is focused in the area of medical defence litigation, health law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Donald has over 25 years of experience in malpractice litigation and has handled numerous civil trials (both jury and non-jury trials). He acts as counsel for physicians and he heads our Ottawa-based Medical Defence Practice Group.

Katherine Stys is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Katherine practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Stys since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katherine Stys is held by other lawyers.

Kim is a partner with Harper Grey. With over a decade of experience representing clients in both BC and Alberta, and across a range of industries, Kim brings a unique and informed perspective to each of her files. Anchoring her practice in health and insurance law has provided Kim with the foundation to develop specific niche expertise in areas such as administrative, regulatory and disciplinary law, privacy law, and the emerging area of fertility law. In her insurance practice, Kim provides ...

For over 25 years Lori has acted for patients, a broad range of health care providers, advocacy organizations and decision-makers across the Canadian health care delivery system. Lori brings a broad perspective to her work, careful attention to the needs of her clients and a passion for pursuing legal issues and cases that help to make access to health care safer, more accessible and more accountable. Lori has experience before administrative tribunals (including the Health Professions Appeal...

Lauren Barteluk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Labour and Employment Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Lauren practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Barteluk since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lauren Barteluk is held by other lawyers.

Scott is a Partner with Harper Grey and is the Chair of our Workplace Law Group. He is also a member of our Health Law, Professional Regulation and Insurance Groups. Scott works with employers and employees on a wide variety of workplace issues, including: Terminations Workplace investigations Providing strategic advice regarding difficult workplace topics such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, and accommodation of mental and physical disabilities Providing strategic advice and representi...

Robert Barbiero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Robert practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Barbiero since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert Barbiero is held by other lawyers.

Denise Cooney is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Health Care Law, Labour and Employment Law and Trusts and Estates. Denise is a thoughtful and practical advocate who is a trusted advisor to her clients. She has both a deep knowledge of the law and an understanding of the interpersonal dynamics underlying disputes. Denise acts for clients in complex commercial, estates, and employment disputes, as well as administrative law and ...

Jennifer is a partner with Harper Grey. She is the Co-Chair of the Insurance Group and a member of the Health Law Group. She is also the past chair of the Associates’ Committee and a busy mentor to students, paralegals and associates in the firm. Jennifer has a wealth of experience in handling complex bodily injury claims. She has defended physicians in medical malpractice claims in all levels of court in BC. Her clients range from large shopping centres to small businesses and homeowne...

Jean-Claude Killey is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law. Jean-Claude has a broad background as a civil litigation generalist. His clients value his ability to grasp the unique pressures of their businesses and strategize accordingly. He brings a welcome adaptability and unflappability to high-stress situations, making him a sought-after team member on lar...

Magali Cournoyer-Proulx is a seasoned employment lawyer, recognized for the quality of her strategic advice, her leadership on high-stakes matters, and her deep understanding of employment practices. She advises leading organizations in Québec and across Canada. She advises and represents large organizations across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing and insurance, and regularly supports senior business executives in managing complex and sen...

Lonny Rosen is a founding partner of the Toronto, Ontario health and regulatory law firm Rosen Sunshine LLP. He has been certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Health Law. Lonny advises on a wide variety of health and regulatory law issues. His clients include health care professionals, administrators of health care facilities, professional associations, and individuals. He represents clients in a range of civil and administrative proceedings, including in complaint and di...