Ranking tables
Banking & Finance: Financial Services | Global
Canada
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1 Blair W KeefeTorys LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 1 | 24 Years RankedBlair Keefe is one of the most accomplished figures in the area of financial services regulation in Canada. Based in Toronto, he is frequently sought out by leading domestic and multinational institutions for his strength in the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the financial sector.
1 Paul BelangerBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedToronto-based Paul Belanger remains highly rated for his regulatory expertise across all areas of Canadian financial services. His impressive client roster includes market-leading banks. He offers notable experience in the regulatory aspects of transactions in the financial sector.
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2 Jacqueline D ShinfieldBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedBased out of Toronto, Jacqueline Shinfield is a leading figure when it comes to financial services regulatory matters. She has extensive expertise in card payments, fintech and anti-terrorism financing regulations.2 Koker ChristensenFasken | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedToronto-based financial institutions lawyer Koker Christensen has a strong profile in the Canadian banking sector. He has extensive experience across a range of mandates, including M&A, regulatory compliance and liquidations, as well as issues relating to payment services and fintech.
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3 Elizabeth SaleOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedToronto-based Elizabeth Sale has a significant presence in Canada's financial services regulation space. She has expertise in policy submissions and further experience concerning fintech queries and a broad range of insurance and product development matters.
3 Victoria GrahamOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedToronto-based Victoria Graham provides regulatory advice to a range of major financial institutions. She has notable expertise in fintech, anti-money laundering, liquidation, consumer protection and financial product development issues.
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4 Bonny MurrayBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBonny Murray operates from the firm's Toronto office and enjoys a growing presence in the financial services market. Her expertise ranges from payment processing contracts to payment system overhauls, and she also has experience assisting clients to obtain Bank Act regulatory approvals.
4 Eli MonasTorys LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedEli Monas regularly assists with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the banking sector. His client roster includes prominent banks, credit unions and non-bank financial services companies. He is based in Toronto.
4 Stephen J RedicanBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedToronto-based Stephen Redican advises clients on FINTRAC investigations and securitisation issues.