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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Canada
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- David Ross Haigh KCArbitra
- 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 LLP11 Years Ranked
Ian Binnie CC KC Lenczner Slaght11 Years Ranked- Joel Richler Bay Street Chambers11 Years Ranked
Pierre Bienvenu, Ad. E. IMK LLP11 Years Ranked
Stephen Drymer Woods LLP11 Years Ranked- Beverley McLachlinArbitration Place
- Christopher Thomas KCChristopher Thomas KC - Sole Practitioner
- Gerald W Ghikas KCGerald Ghikas - sole practitioner
- J Brian CaseyArbitra
- Jack J Marshall KCJohn J. Marshall, K.C. Professional Corporation
- Janet WalkerToronto Arbitration Chambers
- John JudgeArbitra
Douglas Harrison Harrison ADR Professional Corporation2 Years Ranked
Pierre Dalphond Stikeman Elliott LLP8 Years Ranked- Angus M. Gunn KCEyford Partners LLP
- 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
Murray A Clemens KC Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP11 Years Ranked
Stuart Hankinson KC Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP5 Years Ranked- 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
- Perry Mack KCPeacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP
- Tina CicchettiVancouver Arbitration Chambers
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Star Individuals
- David Ross Haigh KCArbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Star Individuals
- 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
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1 Dennis O'Connor KC
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 11 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 Ian Binnie CC KC
Lenczner Slaght | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedIan Binnie CC KC is a former Justice of the Supreme Court who now holds an of counsel role with Lenczner Slaght in Toronto. He maintains his position as a sought-after neutral and frequently presides over high-stakes international and domestic arbitrations, with additional strength across a full range of commercial disputes.1 Joel RichlerBay Street Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 11 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. E.
IMK LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1 | 11 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 | 11 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
- Jack J Marshall KCJohn J. Marshall, K.C. Professional Corporation | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
- Janet WalkerToronto Arbitration Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 1
Band 2
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.- Angus M. Gunn KCEyford Partners LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 2
- 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
3 Murray A Clemens KC
Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMurray Clemens KC operates from the Vancouver law firm Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson. He is experienced at handling arbitration both as counsel and as an arbitrator, acting on a wide array of disputes involving employment and insurance law.3 Stuart Hankinson KC
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedStuart Hankinson KC acts for a broad range of developers, owners, insurers and other parties in major domestic and international construction arbitration matters. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.
- 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
- Perry Mack KCPeacock Linder Halt & Mack LLP | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3
- Tina CicchettiVancouver Arbitration Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Band 3