Dentons is pleased to announce that 55 Dentons lawyers achieved a total of 65 rankings as leaders in their respective practice areas in The Legal 500 Canada 2016. Dentons’ excellent 2016 results also feature 20 firm rankings in key practices and sectors, including:

Clients had strong praise for Dentons' Canada-based lawyers: "Smart, responsive and business-minded", our lawyers scored points for their "efficient and precise advice", "strong understanding of clients’ needs", "excellent responsiveness and technical acumen" and "in-depth legal and multi-industry knowledge". Referring to Dentons lawyers as "top counsel", clients informed The Legal 500 that Dentons' "well-connected and respected team" is known for its drive "to go above and beyond the call of duty".

"We are very proud to see this feedback from clients and to have achieved our new rankings in The Legal 500 Canada", said Chris Pinnington, Canada Chief Executive Officer, Dentons. "We listen carefully to understand the expectations and evolving needs of our local, national and global clients. It is through hard work and dedication that our talented lawyers are able to provide our clients with the best possible counsel and service".

Dentons lawyers ranked in The Legal 500 Canada 2016 include:

For 27 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research program revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. The rankings are based on a series of criteria that highlight the practice area teams that are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.

Complete details for Dentons' rankings in The Legal 500 Canada 2016 can be found here.

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