Ranking tables

Banking & Finance: Financial Services | Global

Canada

The Banking & Finance: Financial Services rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Canada.

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Band 1

  1. Blair W Keefe
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    Blair W Keefe
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked

    Blair 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.

  2. Paul Belanger
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    Paul Belanger
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Toronto-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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Band 2

  1. Jacqueline D Shinfield
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    Jacqueline D Shinfield
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Based 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 Christensen
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    Koker Christensen
    Fasken
    Fasken | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Toronto-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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Band 3

  1. Elizabeth Sale
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    Elizabeth Sale
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Toronto-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.

  2. Victoria Graham
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    Victoria Graham
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Toronto-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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Band 4

  1. Bonny Murray
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    Bonny Murray
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Bonny 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.

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    Eli Monas
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Eli 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.

  3. Stephen J Redican
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    Stephen J Redican
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Banking & Finance: Financial Services
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked

    Toronto-based Stephen Redican advises clients on FINTRAC investigations and securitisation issues.