Effective today, Tim Haney assumes his role as CEO of Dentons Canada, one of Canada’s top global law firms and the world’s largest law firm.

As CEO, and member of the Dentons Global Management Committee and Global Board, Tim will lead the firm on its continued growth trajectory, leveraging innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Tim brings significant in-firm experience to the role, including his work as a two-term Dentons Canada Region Board Member, Chair of the Dentons Canada Audit Committee and, most recently, Managing Partner of the Dentons Canada Calgary office and a member of the National Management Committee.

“Dentons is experiencing significant growth and continues to attract top talent,” Tim said. “Our exceptional team is committed to providing strategic, business-oriented advice ensuring our clients successfully grow, protect, operate and finance their businesses around the world.”

Tim is also a vocal advocate for inclusion, diversity and equity in the legal profession and is committed to embedding these core values as a business priority for the firm. “A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity is both a part of our firm’s culture and a business priority. We have recently appointed a Canada Director of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, a senior leader reporting to me,” Tim said. 

With a global platform that includes offices in more than 80 countries around the world, Dentons has the size, scale and talent to help clients grow beyond Canada’s borders. “Our global reach is one of our greatest strengths, allowing us to support and advise our clients wherever their businesses might take them,” Tim noted. “I am excited to work with a tremendous team of professionals and I am extremely optimistic about our future as we drive forward to become the leading global law firm in Canada,” he said.

Dentons’ leadership welcomes Tim to the role:

“I am delighted to welcome Tim to his new role and am confident that the Canada Region will benefit greatly from his experience and steadfast leadership. His focus on the client experience and on driving our inclusion, diversity and equity priorities will help to successfully lead the Firm forward,” said Elliott Portnoy – Global CEO, Dentons.

“Tim understands that the needs of our clients are changing rapidly as we emerge into the New Dynamic Decade and his focus on client service excellence is a tremendous strength,” said Joe Andrew – Global Chairman, Dentons. “I look forward to working with him as he leverages our talent across more than 80 countries around the world, which will help drive performance and enhance the Canada Region’s place within the global Firm.”

“Tim brings strong leadership and is highly focused on our clients and our people, listening to them and proactively engaging with them. He brings a deep expertise in corporate finance, M&A and private equity,” said Rick Scott – Global Vice Chair and Presiding Member, Dentons. “The entire partnership is delighted to have him as our next CEO.”

Learn more about Dentons Canada’s unique culture and strong vision for the future in the video below.

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