Torys has been recommended as a TOP-TIER FIRM in 40 practice areas and been recommended in 21 practice areas in The Legal 500 Canada 2024 edition
FIRM RANKINGS SUMMARY
FIRM RANKINGS SUMMARYTOP TIER FIRM in
40
practice areas
RECOMMENDED in
21
practice areas
TOP TIER FIRM Practice Areas
- ►Canada > Banking and finance
- ►Canada > Cannabis
- ►Canada > Capital markets
- ►Canada > Competition and antitrust
- ►Canada > Corporate and M&A
- ►Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario
- ►Canada > Dispute resolution: Quebec
- ►Canada > Energy and natural resources > Mining
- ►Canada > Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- ►Canada > Energy and natural resources > Power
- ►Canada > Environment
- ►Canada > Indigenous law
- ►Canada > Infrastructure projects
- ►Canada > Insurance
- ►Canada > Intellectual property
- ►Canada > International expertise
- ►Canada > Pensions
- ►Canada > Real estate
- ►Canada > Restructuring and insolvency
- ►Canada > Tax
- ►Canada > Technology
RANKED Practice Areas
- ►Canada > Banking and finance Tier:2
- ►Canada > Cannabis Tier:2
- ►Canada > Capital markets Tier:2
- ►Canada > Competition and antitrust Tier:2
- ►Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario Tier:2
- ►Canada > Dispute resolution: Quebec Tier:3
- ►Canada > Energy and natural resources > Mining Tier:3
- ►Canada > Environment Tier:2
- ►Canada > Indigenous law Tier:3
- ►Canada > Intellectual property Tier:2
- ►Canada > International expertise Tier:2
- ►Canada > International trade Tier:4
- ►Canada > Labour and employment Tier:5
- ►Canada > Pensions Tier:2
- ►Canada > Public procurement Tier:3
- ►Canada > Real estate Tier:2
- ►Canada > Restructuring and insolvency Tier:2
- ►Canada > Tax Tier:2
- ►Canada > Technology Tier:2
LAWYER RANKINGS SUMMARY
LAWYER RANKINGS SUMMARYHall of Fame
7
lawyers are listed in the Hall of Fame.
Partners: Next Generation lawyers
11
lawyers are listed in the "Next generation lawyers" group.
Legal 500 commentary: A total of 94 lawyers are mentioned by name in Legal 500 Canada commentary for their standout contribution to respective practices.
Please note that in the extensive listings available at legal500.com, comprehensive staffing details, including practice heads, other key lawyers, and specific client comment on individuals connected to each practice are set out in full.
Full list of ranked lawyers
Canada > Banking and finance > Hall of Fame
Canada > Banking and finance > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Capital markets > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Corporate and M&A > Hall of Fame
Canada > Corporate and M&A > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario > Hall of Fame
Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Power > Hall of Fame
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Power > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Environment > Hall of Fame
Canada > Intellectual property > Hall of Fame
Canada > Pensions > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Real estate > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Restructuring and insolvency > Next Generation Partners
Canada > Technology > Next Generation Partners
FIRM & LAWYER RANKING DETAILS: IN DEPTH
TIER 1 FIRM RANKINGS
Canada > Banking and finance
Banking and Finance: Regulatory
TIER 1
TIER 1
- Adam Delean
TIER 1
- Amanda Balasubramanian
TIER 1
- Kevin Fougere
TIER 1
- Tyrel Henderson
Banking and finance
TIER 2
Banking and Finance: Transactional Matters
TIER 2
Hall of Fame Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Adam Delean
- Amanda Balasubramanian
- Blair Keefe
- Eli Monas
- Jill McCutcheon
- Kevin Fougere
- Tom Zverina
- Tyrel Henderson
Other key lawyer(s):
- Kevin Fougere
- Tom Zverina
- Eli Monas
- Tyrel Henderson
- Nina Mansoori
Canada > Cannabis
TIER 1
- Eileen McMahon
Cannabis
TIER 2
Recommended:
- Eileen McMahon
- Teresa Reguly
Other key lawyer(s):
- Teresa Reguly
Canada > Capital markets
TIER 1
- Glen Johnson
TIER 1
- Rima Ramchandani
TIER 1
- Scott Cochlan
TIER 1
- Michael Murphy
Capital markets
TIER 2
Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- David Seville
- Glen Johnson
- Jim Hong
- Kevin Morris
- Michael Murphy
- Michael Pedlow
- Rima Ramchandani
- Scott Cochlan
Other key lawyer(s):
- Kevin Morris
- Glen Johnson
- Jim Hong
- Michael Pedlow
- Michael Murphy
Canada > Competition and antitrust
TIER 1
- Linda Plumpton
TIER 1
- Omar Wakil
TIER 1
- Rebecca Wagner
Competition and antitrust
TIER 2
Recommended:
- Dany Assaf
- James Gotowiec
- Linda Plumpton
- Omar Wakil
- Rebecca Wagner
Other key lawyer(s):
- James Gotowiec
- Rebecca Wagner
Canada > Corporate and M&A
Corporate and M&A
TIER 1
TIER 1
- Janan Paskaran
TIER 1
- Karrin Powys-Lybbe
TIER 1
- Michael Amm
TIER 1
- Daniel Masliyah
Recommended:
- Adrienne DiPaolo
- Daniel Masliyah
- Janan Paskaran
- Jennifer Baugh
- John Emanoilidis
- Karrin Powys-Lybbe
- Michael Amm
Other key lawyer(s):
- Adrienne DiPaolo
- Janan Paskaran
- Jennifer Baugh
- Ricco Bhasin
- Daniel Masliyah
Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario
TIER 1
- Andrew Bernstein
TIER 1
- Gillian Dingle
Dispute resolution: Ontario
TIER 2
Hall of Fame Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Andrew Bernstein
- Gillian Dingle
- Linda Plumpton
- Sarah Whitmore
- Sheila Block
Other key lawyer(s):
- Sheila Block
- Sarah Whitmore
- Andrew Bernstein
Canada > Dispute resolution: Quebec
TIER 1
- Christopher Richter
TIER 1
- Sylvie Rodrigue
TIER 1
- Marie-Ève Gingras
Dispute resolution: Quebec
TIER 3
Recommended:
- Christopher Richter
- Julie Himo
- Marie-Ève Gingras
- Sylvie Rodrigue
Other key lawyer(s):
- Christopher Richter
- Julie Himo
- Marie-Ève Gingras
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Mining
TIER 1
- Michael Amm
TIER 1
- Braden Jebson
Mining
TIER 2
International Mining Operations
TIER 3
Recommended:
- Braden Jebson
- Don Bell
- John Terry
- Kevin Morris
- Michael Amm
- Michael Pickersgill
Other key lawyer(s):
- Michael Amm
- Braden Jebson
- Don Bell
- John Terry: Kevin Morris
- Michael Jason
- Carly Klinkhoff
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
TIER 1
- Chris Christopher
TIER 1
- Derek Flaman
Oil and gas
TIER 1
TIER 1
- Gino Bruni
Recommended:
- Amy Maginley
- Chris Christopher
- Derek Flaman
- Gino Bruni
- Peter Danner
Other key lawyer(s):
- Chris Christopher
- Peter Danner
- Amy Maginley
- Gino Bruni
- Michael Pedlow
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Power
TIER 1
- Charles Keizer
TIER 1
- Lou Cusano
TIER 1
- Valerie Helbronner
Power
TIER 1
Hall of Fame Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Charles Keizer
- Huw Evans
- Krista Hill
- Lou Cusano
- Valerie Helbronner
Other key lawyer(s):
- Valerie Helbronner
- Lou Cusano
- Huw Evans
- Jonathan Myers
- Gino Bruni
Canada > Environment
TIER 1
- Michael Fortier
TIER 1
- Tyson Dyck
Environment
TIER 2
Hall of FameRecommended:
- Dennis Mahony
- Michael Fortier
- Tyson Dyck
Other key lawyer(s):
- Tyson Dyck
- Michael Fortier
Canada > Indigenous law
TIER 1
- Brianne Paulin
Indigenous law
TIER 3
Recommended:
- Brianne Paulin
- Frank Iacobucci
- John Terry
- Valerie Helbronner
Other key lawyer(s):
- Frank Iacobucci
- Brianne Paulin
Canada > Infrastructure projects
Infrastructure projects
TIER 1
TIER 1
- Daniel Ford
TIER 1
- Mark Bain
TIER 1
- Scott Kraag
TIER 1
- Jessica Ho-Wo-Cheong
Recommended:
- Daniel Ford
- Jessica Ho-Wo-Cheong
- Josh Van Deurzen
- Krista Hill
- Mark Bain
- Scott Kraag
- Tara Mackay
Other key lawyer(s):
- Daniel Ford
- Josh Van Deurzen
- Milosz Zemanek
- Huw Evans
- Valerie Helbronner
- Scott Kraag
Canada > Insurance
Insurance
TIER 1
TIER 1
- Blair Keefe
TIER 1
- Jill McCutcheon
TIER 1
- Melissa Prado
Recommended:
- Blair Keefe
- Jill McCutcheon
- Kelly Morris
- Linda Plumpton
- Melissa Prado
Other key lawyer(s):
- Kelly Morris
- Melissa Prado
- Eli Monas
- Linda Plumpton
- David Outerbridge
Canada > Intellectual property
TIER 1
- Andrew Bernstein
TIER 1
- Andrew Shaughnessy
TIER 1
- Edward Fan
TIER 1
- Teresa Reguly
Intellectual property
TIER 2
Hall of FameRecommended:
- Andrew Bernstein
- Andrew Shaughnessy
- Edward Fan
- Eileen McMahon
- Nicole Mantini
- Teresa Reguly
Other key lawyer(s):
- Teresa Reguly
- Andrew Bernstein
- Nicole Mantini
- Yolande Dufresne
- Yael Bienenstock
- Michelles Nelles
Canada > International expertise
TIER 1
- Tara Mackay
International expertise
TIER 2
Recommended:
- David Chaikof
- Jared Fontaine
- John Emanoilidis
- Karrin Powys-Lybbe
- Michael Amm
- Tara Mackay
Other key lawyer(s):
- David Chaikof
- Tara Mackay
Canada > Pensions
TIER 1
- Raegan Kennedy
Pensions
TIER 2
Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Lisa Talbot
- Raegan Kennedy
- Stephanie Kalinowski
- Tom Stevenson
Other key lawyer(s):
- Raegan Kennedy
Canada > Real estate
TIER 1
- Graham Rawlinson
Real estate
TIER 2
Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Andy Gibbons
- Graham Rawlinson
- Rose Bailey
- Sabrina Gherbaz
- Simon Knowling
Other key lawyer(s):
- Andy Gibbons
- Simon Knowling
- Rose Bailey
- Nooreen Bhanji; Scarlett O’Shea
Canada > Restructuring and insolvency
TIER 1
- David Bish
TIER 1
- Tony Demarinis
Restructuring and insolvency
TIER 2
Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Adam Slavens
- David Bish
- Scott Bomhof
- Tony Demarinis
Other key lawyer(s):
- Scott Bomhof
- Adam Slavens
Canada > Tax
TIER 1
- Corrado Cardarelli
TIER 1
- Jerald Wortsman
Tax
TIER 2
Recommended:
- Corrado Cardarelli
- Craig Maurice
- Gwen Watson
- Jerald Wortsman
Other key lawyer(s):
- Corrado Cardarelli
- Gwen Watson
- Craig Maurice
Canada > Technology
TIER 1
- Adam Armstrong
TIER 1
- Jessica Lumiere
Technology
TIER 2
Next Generation PartnersRecommended:
- Adam Armstrong
- Ebad Rahman
- Jessica Lumiere
- Joel Ramsey
Other key lawyer(s):
- Ebad Rahman
- Jessica Lumiere
TIER 3 FIRM RANKINGS
Canada > Public procurement
TIER 3
TIER 4 FIRM RANKINGS
Canada > International trade
TIER 4
Recommended:
- John Terry
- Ryan Lax
Other key lawyer(s):
- Peter Aziz
- Ryan Lax
- Emily Sherkey
- Chris Kinnear Hunter
TIER 5 FIRM RANKINGS
Canada > Labour and employment
TIER 5
Recommended:
- Darryl Hiscocks
- Jennifer Lennon
- Lisa Talbot
Other key lawyer(s):
- Jennifer Lennon
- Darryl Hiscocks
ALL FIRM RANKINGS
- Adam Delean
- Amanda Balasubramanian
- Kevin Fougere
- Tyrel Henderson
- Adam Delean
- Amanda Balasubramanian
- Blair Keefe
- Eli Monas
- Jill McCutcheon
- Kevin Fougere
- Tom Zverina
- Tyrel Henderson
- Kevin Fougere
- Tom Zverina
- Eli Monas
- Tyrel Henderson
- Nina Mansoori
- Eileen McMahon
- Eileen McMahon
- Teresa Reguly
- Teresa Reguly
- Glen Johnson
- Rima Ramchandani
- Scott Cochlan
- Michael Murphy
- David Seville
- Glen Johnson
- Jim Hong
- Kevin Morris
- Michael Murphy
- Michael Pedlow
- Rima Ramchandani
- Scott Cochlan
- Kevin Morris
- Glen Johnson
- Jim Hong
- Michael Pedlow
- Michael Murphy
- Linda Plumpton
- Omar Wakil
- Rebecca Wagner
- Dany Assaf
- James Gotowiec
- Linda Plumpton
- Omar Wakil
- Rebecca Wagner
- James Gotowiec
- Rebecca Wagner
- Janan Paskaran
- Karrin Powys-Lybbe
- Michael Amm
- Daniel Masliyah
- Adrienne DiPaolo
- Daniel Masliyah
- Janan Paskaran
- Jennifer Baugh
- John Emanoilidis
- Karrin Powys-Lybbe
- Michael Amm
- Adrienne DiPaolo
- Janan Paskaran
- Jennifer Baugh
- Ricco Bhasin
- Daniel Masliyah
- Andrew Bernstein
- Gillian Dingle
- Andrew Bernstein
- Gillian Dingle
- Linda Plumpton
- Sarah Whitmore
- Sheila Block
- Sheila Block
- Sarah Whitmore
- Andrew Bernstein
- Christopher Richter
- Sylvie Rodrigue
- Marie-Ève Gingras
- Christopher Richter
- Julie Himo
- Marie-Ève Gingras
- Sylvie Rodrigue
- Christopher Richter
- Julie Himo
- Marie-Ève Gingras
- Michael Amm
- Braden Jebson
- Braden Jebson
- Don Bell
- John Terry
- Kevin Morris
- Michael Amm
- Michael Pickersgill
- Michael Amm
- Braden Jebson
- Don Bell
- John Terry: Kevin Morris
- Michael Jason
- Carly Klinkhoff
- Chris Christopher
- Derek Flaman
- Gino Bruni
- Amy Maginley
- Chris Christopher
- Derek Flaman
- Gino Bruni
- Peter Danner
- Chris Christopher
- Peter Danner
- Amy Maginley
- Gino Bruni
- Michael Pedlow
- Charles Keizer
- Lou Cusano
- Valerie Helbronner
- Charles Keizer
- Huw Evans
- Krista Hill
- Lou Cusano
- Valerie Helbronner
- Valerie Helbronner
- Lou Cusano
- Huw Evans
- Jonathan Myers
- Gino Bruni
- Michael Fortier
- Tyson Dyck
- Dennis Mahony
- Michael Fortier
- Tyson Dyck
- Tyson Dyck
- Michael Fortier
- Brianne Paulin
- Brianne Paulin
- Frank Iacobucci
- John Terry
- Valerie Helbronner
- Frank Iacobucci
- Brianne Paulin
- Daniel Ford
- Mark Bain
- Scott Kraag
- Jessica Ho-Wo-Cheong
- Daniel Ford
- Jessica Ho-Wo-Cheong
- Josh Van Deurzen
- Krista Hill
- Mark Bain
- Scott Kraag
- Tara Mackay
- Daniel Ford
- Josh Van Deurzen
- Milosz Zemanek
- Huw Evans
- Valerie Helbronner
- Scott Kraag
- Blair Keefe
- Jill McCutcheon
- Melissa Prado
- Blair Keefe
- Jill McCutcheon
- Kelly Morris
- Linda Plumpton
- Melissa Prado
- Kelly Morris
- Melissa Prado
- Eli Monas
- Linda Plumpton
- David Outerbridge
- Andrew Bernstein
- Andrew Shaughnessy
- Edward Fan
- Teresa Reguly
- Andrew Bernstein
- Andrew Shaughnessy
- Edward Fan
- Eileen McMahon
- Nicole Mantini
- Teresa Reguly
- Teresa Reguly
- Andrew Bernstein
- Nicole Mantini
- Yolande Dufresne
- Yael Bienenstock
- Michelles Nelles
- Tara Mackay
- David Chaikof
- Jared Fontaine
- John Emanoilidis
- Karrin Powys-Lybbe
- Michael Amm
- Tara Mackay
- David Chaikof
- Tara Mackay
- John Terry
- Ryan Lax
- Peter Aziz
- Ryan Lax
- Emily Sherkey
- Chris Kinnear Hunter
- Darryl Hiscocks
- Jennifer Lennon
- Lisa Talbot
- Jennifer Lennon
- Darryl Hiscocks
- Raegan Kennedy
- Lisa Talbot
- Raegan Kennedy
- Stephanie Kalinowski
- Tom Stevenson
- Raegan Kennedy
- Graham Rawlinson
- Andy Gibbons
- Graham Rawlinson
- Rose Bailey
- Sabrina Gherbaz
- Simon Knowling
- Andy Gibbons
- Simon Knowling
- Rose Bailey
- Nooreen Bhanji; Scarlett O’Shea
- David Bish
- Tony Demarinis
- Adam Slavens
- David Bish
- Scott Bomhof
- Tony Demarinis
- Scott Bomhof
- Adam Slavens
- Corrado Cardarelli
- Jerald Wortsman
- Corrado Cardarelli
- Craig Maurice
- Gwen Watson
- Jerald Wortsman
- Corrado Cardarelli
- Gwen Watson
- Craig Maurice
- Adam Armstrong
- Jessica Lumiere
- Adam Armstrong
- Ebad Rahman
- Jessica Lumiere
- Joel Ramsey
- Ebad Rahman
- Jessica Lumiere
Canada > Banking and finance
Banking and Finance: Regulatory
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Banking and finance
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Banking and Finance: Transactional Matters
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Hall of Fame
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Cannabis
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Cannabis
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Capital markets
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Capital markets
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Competition and antitrust
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Competition and antitrust
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Corporate and M&A
Corporate and M&A
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Hall of Fame
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Dispute resolution: Ontario
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Dispute resolution: Ontario
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Hall of Fame
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Dispute resolution: Quebec
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Dispute resolution: Quebec
FIRM RANKED: TIER 3
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Mining
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Mining
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
International Mining Operations
FIRM RANKED: TIER 3
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Oil and gas
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Energy and natural resources > Power
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Power
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Hall of Fame
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Environment
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Environment
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Hall of Fame
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Indigenous law
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Indigenous law
FIRM RANKED: TIER 3
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Infrastructure projects
Infrastructure projects
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Insurance
Insurance
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Intellectual property
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Intellectual property
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Hall of Fame
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > International expertise
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
International expertise
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > International trade
FIRM RANKED: TIER 4
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Labour and employment
FIRM RANKED: TIER 5
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Pensions
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Pensions
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Public procurement
FIRM RANKED: TIER 3
Canada > Real estate
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Real estate
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Restructuring and insolvency
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Restructuring and insolvency
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Tax
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Tax
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
Canada > Technology
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
FIRM RANKED: TIER 1
Technology
FIRM RANKED: TIER 2
Next Generation Partners
Recommended lawyers:
Other key lawyer(s):
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