Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 
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 appeals. She has experience in acting for clients at all levels of court in Ontario and before numerous administrative bodies.
Outside of her practice, Denise volunteers at Pro Bono Ontario, The Advocates’ Society, and has taught legal research and writing at the University of Toronto. She is a frequent speaker and contributor to continuing legal education programs within and outside the firm. She is also a mentor to students and junior lawyers. Denise clerked for the judges of the Court of Appeal for Ontario prior to starting her practice with the firm.
Denise, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denise is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
