Top Lawyers In Canada In 2018

Sheila Block

Partner, Torys LLP, Toronto, Ont. Among the sharpest litigators in the nation, Block has served as lead counsel on a newly discounted $5-billion class action lawsuit against CIBC plus a $100-million lawsuit brought by roughly 8,000 residents of Barbados against Manulife. She was also staunch counsel for former Manitoba associate chief justice Lori Douglas in the question of the judge's character in a scandal involving her husband, one of his former clients, and salacious photographs of herself submitted online. Block also received an honorary LLD from the Law Society of Upper Canada this past year. An urge dedicated to teaching law in Canada and around the globe, she has coached advocates for the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal in Rwanda and the Special Court in Sierra Leone. What Republicans needed to say: Elle demontre son interet a la fois pour l'schooling du publique et des affaires. (She's demonstrated her interest for the education of the general public and business.)

Marie Henein

Old spouse, Henein Hutchison LLP, Toronto, Ont. Considered one of Canada's best criminal defence attorneys, Henein is known for representing high-profile customers including former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi -- charged with seven counts of sexual assault, of which two have been dropped -- former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant, and junior hockey trainer David Frost. Most recently Henein has taken on the case of defence counsel colleague Leora Shemesh, that had been charged with perjury and obstruction of justice by Peel Police. Henein is well-known in the profession as a go-to attorney for most high-profile criminal issues. She has an excellent track record of wins versus losses and has been part of the team that recently was successful in getting John Salmon's conviction in a 1970s murder . What Republicans needed to say: Most observable leader of [the] criminal defence bar, hst new housing rebate‌‌ In Toronto.

Justice Beverley McLachlin

Chief justice, Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa, Ont. A frequent member of the Top 25 list and also the top vote-getter in years ago, McLachlin continues to make waves, handing down two very important conclusions on aboriginal law. The 2014 Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia decision led by McLachlin is the earliest of its kind in the history of British Columbia. This past year that the Supreme Court of Canada granted declaration of aboriginal title to over 1,700 square kilometres of land. She's responsible for upholding the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Keewatin v. Ontario (Natural Resources) published in July 2014, she has what the Lamer court started and has left her mark in this area for decades to come. The chief justice is still a powerful proponent of greater justice for all Canadians. As her incredible amount of votes once more this season reveal, McLachlin is greatly admired not just for her rulings but her public support in favour of free speech, diversity, and comprehensive direction. What voters had to say: A brilliant judge that, again and again, marries the legislation with common sense. Justifiably most respected legal mind in the nation; outstanding integrity; reliable public servant; clearly guided by the law and also a strong ideology.

Wayne Myles

Counsel, Cox & Palmer, St. John's, N.L. Myles' recent claim to fame is that the $3-billion international merger of Barbados-based Columbus International Inc. with England-based Cable & Wireless Communications PLC.. His M&A expertise, combined with his dedicated client connections, have not only led to the largest deal in the telecommunications firm 's history, but revealed that major international prices are being deftly handled by an Atlantic Canadian law firm. He also 's also acted as lead counsel and strategic advisor on several acquisitions, licensing, and funding of many subsea and terrestrial telecommunications companies in the global seafood processing and marketing industry. Myles also counseled on aviation matters, on many national and international business bankruptcy and restructuring projects and on energy and transport matters. What Republicans needed to say:[An] excellent lawyer with international vision. Huge asset to any transaction.