Dentons proudly announces that it has been named “Corporate and Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year” in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, adding another “Law Firm of the Year” accolade to our global list of recognitions.

This award is a testament to our outstanding lawyers and commitment to excellence in client service. When clients are confronted with significant disputes, such as complex commercial arbitrations or disputes that present a material business risk, they know they can rely on Dentons’ extensive knowledge across many industry sectors, including; energy, mining, manufacturing, financial services, technology, consumer products, construction, transportation and infrastructure. Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution team regularly advocates for its clients before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, superior provincial courts, courts of appeal, federal courts, as well as in countless domestic and international arbitrations before a number of administrative tribunals.

“I am extremely proud of our team” said Michael Schafler, national co-lead of Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. “We understand the reputational and financial risks that our clients face when disputes arise. This is why we continue to be innovative and resourceful while creating plans focussed on clients’ business objectives. We know what it takes to win. While we have tremendous talent across the country, we are privileged to have the greatest possible asset–our clients’ trust.”

Many of our lawyers have been recognized in top industry publications such as Chambers, Legal 500, Lexpert and Benchmark Canada. Most recently, our team was acknowledged for having two cases in Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Cases for 2016.

“We are more than skilled litigators” said Gordon Tarnowsky, Q.C., national co-lead of Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. “Our lawyers combine their dispute resolution capabilities with extensive knowledge and experience in the industries our clients operate in – we pride ourselves on knowing our clients’ business. As a global law firm, working with more than 9,000 lawyers around the world, we provide diverse legal services from which our clients benefit, regardless where they are operating. It is rewarding to have this acknowledgement from Best Lawyers, which includes feedback from our peers.”

Best Lawyers is an international guide that publishes lists of leading lawyers in 75 countries. These awards recognize a single top firm for its work in a specific legal practice area (nationwide). Awards are determined based on factors including: lawyer ballot feedback, the firm's coverage and scope in this practice area, historical analysis of the firm's "Lawyer of the Year" awards, and the firm's reputation as an expert in this area.

The complete Dentons Canada LLP award list can be seen here.

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