Toronto (Canada) – Fasken has received a number of accolades in the 2021 edition of Legal 500 Canada.
The Firm was highlighted in 28 practice areas, five of which were designated Tier 1. The Firm’s practice areas that achieved the highest recognition are Indigenous Law, Insurance, Labour and Employment, Mining and Telecoms.
Forty-nine Fasken lawyers were recognized, with 33 of them listed as Leading Individuals, including: Tony Baldanza, Michael Bourassa, Brian Burkett, Koker Christensen, Richard Clare, Tracey Cohen QC, Rosalind Cooper, Geoff Cowper QC, Julie Desrosiers, Tony Di Domenico, Huy Do, Laurence Dunbar, Marc-André Fabien,AdE Peter Feldberg, Andrew Gabrielson, Matthew Ghikas, Douglas Gilbert, Al Gourley, Brian Graves, John Grieve QC, Jon Holmstrom, Brian Kelsall, Jay Kerr-Wilson, Peter Kirby, Peter Mantas, Barbara Miller,Kevin O’Callaghan, Ella Plotkin, Karen Sargeant, Clifford Sosnow, John Torrey and John Turner.
Thirteen partners were chosen as Next Generation lawyers, including: Sarah Armstrong, Karam Bayrakal, Christopher Bystrom, Pierre-Olivier Charlebois, Johanna Fipke, Sarah Gingrich, Brenden Hunter, Kibben Jackson, Jean Michel Lapierre, Thomas Meagher, Andrew Nunes, Darren Reed and Krisztián Tóth. Fasken associates Martin Ferreira Pinho, Alexandra Mitretodis and Michael Shortt were selected as Rising Stars.
A full review of the Firm’s rankings can be found in the online guide.
About The Legal 500
For the last 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world. Its rankings are based on the results of research, including written submissions from law firms, interviews with lawyers and feedback from client references. They highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.
About Fasken
Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 750 lawyers and 10 offices on four continents. Clients rely on us for practical, innovative and cost-effective legal services. We solve the most complex business and litigation challenges, providing exceptional value. For additional information, please visit the Firm’s website at fasken.com.