Ranking tables
Canada Nationwide - Canada Healthcare: Contentious
Band 2
Bennett Jones LLP
Harper Grey LLP
Lenczner Slaght- Lerners LLP
Band 3
McKercher LLP
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP- Cox & Palmer
- MLT Aikins LLP
- Rosen Sunshine LLP
- Stewart McKelvey
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Cindy Clarke Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Daphne Jarvis Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Donna MacKenzie Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Kate A. Crawford Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Matthew Sammon Lenczner Slaght
Patrick Hawkins Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Paula Trattner Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Sarit E Batner McCarthy Tétrault LLP
William Clark Harper Grey LLP
Band 4
Adriana Cargnello Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Andrea L. Froese Bennett Jones LLP
Barbara Stratton KC Bennett Jones LLP
Christine J Glazer KC McKercher LLP
Daniel Boivin Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Elyse Sunshine Rosen Sunshine LLP
Erica Baron McCarthy Tétrault LLP
François Baril Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Jaan Lilles Lenczner Slaght
James J Heelan Bennett Jones LLP
Jonathan Meadows Harper Grey LLP
Lonny Rosen Rosen Sunshine LLP
Mark Veneziano Lenczner Slaght
Paul-Erik Veel Lenczner Slaght
Rebecca Jones Lenczner Slaght- Andrea PlumbLerners LLP
- Anne SpaffordLerners LLP
- Colin Clarke KCCox & Palmer
- Cynthia KuehlLerners LLP
- Kevin L. RossLerners LLP
- Todd CampbellMLT Aikins LLP
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Borden Ladner Gervais LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 1 |The healthcare practice at Borden Ladner Gervais is renowned for its unparalleled bench strength across Canada, as well as its ability to provide high-quality legal advice and representation across the entire health sector. Its diverse client base includes long-term care facilities, hospitals and pharmacies. The health law group has proven skill across a broad array of healthcare matters including privacy and IT, governance, medical malpractice litigation and corporate transactions, with additional expertise in specialist areas such as child and adolescent health.
1 Gowling WLG (Canada) LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 1 |Gowling WLG is an eminent law firm in the Canadian healthcare sector, renowned for its activity on behalf of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA). The medical defence and health law team enjoys a strong reputation for its representation of physicians in medical malpractice cases in Ontario, Alberta and Nunavut. The group also acts as trusted counsel on regulatory and policy concerns at federal and provincial levels, as well as acting for health organisations and non-profits across the spectrum of corporate and commercial issues.
1 McCarthy Tétrault LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 1 |McCarthy Tétrault is a prominent national law firm that is identified for the depth of its expertise in medical negligence claims and other health-related litigation. The healthcare team regularly acts for the Canadian Medical Protective Association in Ontario and Québec, as well as representing a range of other healthcare clients, including private healthcare providers and suppliers. The firm stands out for its expert handling of complex health issues, including regulatory health matters and transactions.
Band 2
2 Bennett Jones LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 2 |Bennett Jones possesses a robust litigation group that enjoys a strong reputation for its experience in representing health professionals and associations in Alberta in medical malpractice and negligence defence. The firm often acts for the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) on other contentious issues, including mandatory vaccination, defamation claims and allegations of unprofessional behaviour.2 Harper Grey LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 2 |Harper Grey is highly regarded for its work on behalf of physicians, surgeons and other health specialists in British Columbia. The Vancouver-based law firm also represents medical clients in litigation in the Yukon. Its health law and professional regulation groups assist with both civil litigation and professional regulation issues, and its lawyers are also heavily involved with regard to end-of-life issues.2 Lenczner SlaghtHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 2 |Lenczner Slaght is an esteemed Ontario-based litigation boutique that offers deep expertise in healthcare trial work. The firm also regularly represents professional regulatory bodies in the health sector. It is particularly well regarded for its representation of Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) member physicians in medical malpractice cases. Its lawyers also offer complementary strength in product liability proceedings in the pharmaceutical sector.
Band 3
3 McKercher LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 3 |With a respected healthcare department across its offices in Saskatoon and Regina, McKercher regularly acts on provincial medical malpractice and negligence cases.3 Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLPHealthcare: Contentious2024 | Band 3 |Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein is considered a leading choice for contentious regulatory work arising in the healthcare sector, offering a stable of highly regarded, Toronto-based litigators with an excellent pedigree in complex disputes. The firm frequently advises regulators, public sector entities and other businesses in public inquiries, employment matters and unauthorized practitioner litigation.