Gowling WLG

Headquarters: Toronto, ON
Headquarters: Toronto, ON
PRACTICE AREAS: 39
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA AWARDS: 289
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN CANADA AWARDS: 70
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 219

Firm Details

Gowling WLG is an international law firm built on the belief that the best way to serve you is to be in tune with your world, aligned with your opportunity and ambitious for your success. With more than 1,500 legal professionals around the world, we provide our clients with in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.

Brief History

With roots tracing back to 1887, Gowling WLG grew to become one of the largest and most respected law firms in Canada, with a reputation for innovation in client-focused service delivery.

Building on its early strength in intellectual property, Gowling WLG diversified to offer a full suite of business law, litigation and intellectual property services in all of Canada’s key industries, including energy, mining, financial services, government, infrastructure, manufacturing, life sciences and technology.

PRACTICE AREAS: 39
THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA AWARDS: 289
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH IN CANADA AWARDS: 70
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 219
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology and Operating Officer
Managing Partner - Toronto
Managing Partner - Calgary
Managing Partner - Hamilton
Managing Partner - Montréal
Managing Partner - Ottawa
Managing Partner - Vancouver
Managing Partner - Waterloo Region
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology and Operating Officer
Managing Partner - Toronto
Managing Partner - Calgary
Managing Partner - Hamilton
Managing Partner - Montréal
Managing Partner - Ottawa
Managing Partner - Vancouver
Managing Partner - Waterloo Region
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Awards & Focus

Law Firm of the Year Badge for 2024 Canada Law Firm of the Year Badge for 2023 Canada Law Firm of the Year Badge for 2022 Canada Law Firm of the Year Badge for 2021 Canada
Top Listed overall Awards
  • Top Listed in Canada in Advertising and Marketing Law with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Canada in Medical Negligence with 28 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Canada in Professional Malpractice Law with 22 lawyers
Top Listed state Awards
  • Top Listed in Ontario, Canada with 189 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Quebec, Canada in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ontario, Canada in Corporate and Commercial Litigation with 29 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ontario, Canada in Environmental Law with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Alberta, Canada in Health Care Law with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ontario, Canada in Information Technology Law with 6 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Alberta, Canada in Intellectual Property Law with 5 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Alberta, Canada in Medical Negligence with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Alberta, Canada in Product Liability Law with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ontario, Canada in Professional Malpractice Law with 19 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ontario, Canada in Technology Law with 10 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
  • Top Listed in Ottawa with 15 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Kitchener with 23 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa with 85 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Montréal in Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Administrative and Public Law with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice with 5 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Corporate and Commercial Litigation with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Kitchener in Corporate and Commercial Litigation with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Hamilton in Corporate and Commercial Litigation with 6 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Corporate Law with 6 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Kitchener in Corporate Law with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Toronto in Environmental Law with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Health Care Law with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Health Care Law with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Calgary in Health Care Law with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Calgary in Insurance Law with 10 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Calgary in Intellectual Property Law with 5 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Intellectual Property Law with 24 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Kitchener in Labour and Employment Law with 6 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Calgary in Medical Negligence with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Medical Negligence with 19 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Kitchener in Mergers and Acquisitions Law with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Personal Injury Litigation with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Calgary in Product Liability Law with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Ottawa in Professional Malpractice Law with 18 lawyers

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