Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Individuals
Star Individuals
- David Ross Haigh KC Arbitra21 Years Ranked
- Henri C Alvarez KCHenri Alvarez, K.C. - sole practitioner
- L Yves Fortier, PC, CC, OQ KCCabinet Yves Fortier
Band 1
Dennis O'Connor KC Borden Ladner Gervais LLP8 Years Ranked- J Brian Casey Bay Street Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Joel Richler Bay Street Chambers21 Years Ranked
Pierre Bienvenu, Ad E IMK LLP21 Years Ranked- Stephen Drymer Woods LLP12 Years Ranked
- Christopher Thomas KCChristopher Thomas KC - Sole Practitioner
- Gerald W Ghikas KCGerald Ghikas - sole practitioner
- Ian Binnie CC KCLenczner Slaght
- Jack J Marshall KCJohn J. Marshall, K.C. Professional Corporation
- Janet WalkerToronto Arbitration Chambers
- John JudgeArbitration Place
- Louise BarringtonArbitration Place
Band 2
- Angus M. Gunn KCEyford Partners LLP
- Beverley McLachlinArbitration Place
- Bob Armstrong KCArbitration Place
- Duncan GlaholtGLAHOLT A.D.R.
- Thomas CromwellArbitration Place
- Warren WinklerArbitration Place
- William G HortonWilliam G Horton Commercial Arbitration
Band 3
Douglas Harrison Harrison ADR Professional Corporation1 Years Ranked
Pierre Dalphond Stikeman Elliott LLP7 Years Ranked- Barry LeonArbitration Place
- Christopher J O'Connor KCO'Connor Dispute Resolution Inc.
- Harvey KirshKirsh Construction ADR Services
- John Lorn McDougall KCArbitration Place
- Murray A Clemens KCNathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
- Perry Mack KCPeacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP
- Stuart Hankinson KCSingleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
All Individuals profiles
Star Individuals
- David Ross Haigh KCArbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Star Individuals | 21 Years Ranked
David Ross Haigh KC is a top-rated arbitrator. He is highly regarded for his expertise in cross-border arbitration and is frequently appointed to handle investor-state cases in addition to complex disputes arising within the energy sector.
- Henri C Alvarez KCHenri Alvarez, K.C. - sole practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Star Individuals
- L Yves Fortier, PC, CC, OQ KCCabinet Yves Fortier | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Star Individuals
Band 1
1 Dennis O'Connor KC
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedDennis O'Connor KC attracts plaudits for his expertise across a wide array of commercial arbitration matters, with particular strength in securities and insurance proceedings. He is a former Associate Chief Justice of Ontario who now occupies the position of senior counsel in the Toronto office of Borden Ladner Gervais.1 J Brian CaseyBay Street Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedBrian Casey is a leading figure across the Canadian arbitration market who presides over a broad range of commercial cases, as well as IP and energy-related disputes. Operating from Bay Street Chambers in Toronto, he is held in high esteem by fellow lawyers.1 Joel RichlerBay Street Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedToronto-based Joel Richler of Bay Street Chambers is lauded for his deep knowledge of arbitration proceedings arising from the energy, maritime, manufacturing and projects sectors. He is well versed in the demands of acting as sole, presiding and party-appointed arbitrator.1 Pierre Bienvenu, Ad EIMK LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedPierre Bienvenu, Ad E is based in Montréal and is global co-chair of Norton Rose Fulbright's international arbitration practice. He offers extensive experience in arbitration proceedings and is increasingly viewed as a go-to arbitrator for cases across an extensive range of sectors, including energy and telecoms.1 Stephen Drymer
Woods LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedStephen Drymer heads the international arbitration group at Montréal-based Woods LLP. He is highly regarded for his expertise across both domestic and international arbitration conducted under ad hoc and institutional rules. He frequently acts on investor-state disputes, acting as either a neutral or arbitration counsel.
- Christopher Thomas KCChristopher Thomas KC - Sole Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
- Gerald W Ghikas KCGerald Ghikas - sole practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
- Ian Binnie CC KCLenczner Slaght | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
- Jack J Marshall KCJohn J. Marshall, K.C. Professional Corporation | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
- Janet WalkerToronto Arbitration Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
- John JudgeArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
- Louise BarringtonArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 1
Band 2
- Angus M. Gunn KCEyford Partners LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
- Beverley McLachlinArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
- Bob Armstrong KCArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
- Duncan GlaholtGLAHOLT A.D.R. | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
- Thomas CromwellArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
- Warren WinklerArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
- William G HortonWilliam G Horton Commercial Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Douglas HarrisonHarrison ADR Professional Corporation | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDouglas Harrison is an experienced arbitrator with wide-ranging commercial experience. He regularly presides over both domestic and international arbitrations.
3 Pierre Dalphond
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedPierre Dalphond is a senior counsel in Stikeman Elliott's Montréal office who regularly acts as both neutral and mediator. He is active across domestic and international disputes, often representing clients in the energy and construction industries.- Barry LeonArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3
- Christopher J O'Connor KCO'Connor Dispute Resolution Inc. | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3
- Harvey KirshKirsh Construction ADR Services | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3
- John Lorn McDougall KCArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3
- Murray A Clemens KCNathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3
- Perry Mack KCPeacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3
- Stuart Hankinson KCSingleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2025 | Band 3