Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Individuals
David Ross Haigh KC Arbitra22 Years Ranked- Henri C Alvarez KCHenri Alvarez, K.C. - sole practitioner
- L Yves Fortier, PC, CC, OQ KCCabinet Yves Fortier
Dennis O'Connor KC Borden Ladner Gervais LLP9 Years Ranked
J Brian Casey Arbitra18 Years Ranked- Janet Walker Toronto Arbitration Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Joel Richler Bay Street Chambers22 Years Ranked
John Judge Arbitra16 Years Ranked
Pierre Bienvenu, Ad. E. IMK LLP22 Years Ranked- Stephen Drymer Woods LLP13 Years Ranked
- Beverley McLachlinArbitration Place
- 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
- Angus M. Gunn KC Eyford Partners LLP9 Years Ranked
Douglas Harrison Harrison ADR Professional Corporation2 Years Ranked
Pierre Dalphond Stikeman Elliott LLP8 Years Ranked- Bob Armstrong KCArbitration Place
- Duncan GlaholtGLAHOLT A.D.R.
- Louise BarringtonArbitration Place
- Thomas CromwellArbitration Place
- Warren WinklerArbitration Place
- William G HortonWilliam G Horton Commercial Arbitration
- Adelle FrumanAdelle Fruman Independent Arbitrator and Mediator
- 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
- Tina CicchettiVancouver Arbitration Chambers
All Individuals profiles
Star Individuals
David Ross Haigh KC
Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Star Individuals | 22 Years RankedDavid Ross Haigh KC of Arbitra 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 Arbitrators2026 | Star Individuals
- L Yves Fortier, PC, CC, OQ KCCabinet Yves Fortier | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Star Individuals
Band 1

1 Dennis O'Connor KC
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 9 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 Casey
Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 18 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. He is a member of Bay Street Chambers in Toronto and Arbitra and is held in high esteem by fellow lawyers.
1 Janet WalkerToronto Arbitration Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedJanet Walker of Toronto Arbitration Chambers regularly acts as arbitrator in cases originating in the financial services and construction sectors. Based in Toronto, she offers deep expertise in commercial arbitration under institutional and ad hoc rules.
1 Joel RichlerBay Street Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 22 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 John Judge
Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedJohn Judge is a skilled neutral with experience handling both international and domestic disputes. He splits his time between Canada and the UK, and is frequently appointed to sit in cases arising out of the mining, technology, energy and finance sectors. He is a Toronto-based member of Arbitration Place and Arbitra.

1 Pierre Bienvenu, Ad. E.IMK LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedPierre Bienvenu is based in Montréal and is senior counsel at IMK. 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 Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 13 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.
- Beverley McLachlinArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Christopher Thomas KCChristopher Thomas KC - Sole Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Gerald W Ghikas KCGerald Ghikas - sole practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Ian Binnie CC KCLenczner Slaght | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Jack J Marshall KCJohn J. Marshall, K.C. Professional Corporation | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Angus M. Gunn KCEyford Partners LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedAngus Gunn KC is a respected lawyer practicing with Eyford Partners in Vancouver. He operates a robust commercial arbitration practice, being familiar with ad hoc and ICDR proceedings.

2 Douglas HarrisonHarrison ADR Professional Corporation | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDouglas Harrison is an experienced arbitrator with wide-ranging commercial experience. He regularly presides over both domestic and international arbitrations.

2 Pierre Dalphond
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2 | 8 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.- Bob Armstrong KCArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Duncan GlaholtGLAHOLT A.D.R. | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Louise BarringtonArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Thomas CromwellArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- Warren WinklerArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- William G HortonWilliam G Horton Commercial Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
Band 3
- Adelle FrumanAdelle Fruman Independent Arbitrator and Mediator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Christopher J O'Connor KCO'Connor Dispute Resolution Inc. | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Harvey KirshKirsh Construction ADR Services | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- John Lorn McDougall KCArbitration Place | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Murray A Clemens KCNathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Perry Mack KCPeacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Stuart Hankinson KCSingleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Tina CicchettiVancouver Arbitration Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3