Smart & Biggar
About Smart & Biggar
Smart & Biggar is a leading law firm with 69 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across eight practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2006. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Smart & Biggar has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Cannabis Law, Health Care Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Privacy and Data Security Law.
Smart & Biggar also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Smart & Biggar has 22 rankings in Advertising and Marketing Law, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Cannabis Law, Health Care Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, and Technology Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Smart & Biggar's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Calgary, Alberta
- Kitchener, Ontario
- Montréal, Quebec
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Toronto, Ontario
- Vancouver, British Columbia
Recognized Lawyers at Smart & Biggar
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