Canada

Canada

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At Dentons Canada, we have a bold vision – to redefine what is possible for our people and our clients, and shape the future together. As Canada’s Global Law Firm, we capitalize on our expansive geographic reach and national strength to provide a tailored experience for our clients to help them grow, protect, operate and finance their business, wherever it takes them. We collaborate with our clients and incorporate our deep understanding of their priorities to achieve the best outcome, blending the creative with the practical. We are more than legal advisors, we are global problem-solvers.

Global solutions

We provide you with the tools you need. Access rules, regulations and laws trackers across the world, here.

Dentons Canada – closing deals and protecting assets across Canada and around the world

The Canadian legal market* recognizes Dentons as a top law firm in Canada for cross-border deals and cross-border litigation.

Dentons Canada is also recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms by the Globe and Mail.

*About Thomson Reuters Market Insights: This recognition is a result of 234 interviews with Canada-based respondents within the corporate in-house legal community in various legal roles within their companies, which were conducted among multiple different industries. These interviews were conducted throughout January 2023 to December 2023.

Navigating the legal landscape: Outlook on trends affecting the Canadian and global markets

Visit our comprehensive repository of insights covering the dynamic and ever-evolving legal landscape across Canada and around the world. Amid rapid technological advancements, shifting regulatory frameworks, and unprecedented global challenges, staying current on emerging trends is critical for legal professionals and business executives alike.

Dentons is Canada’s Global Law Firm. We can connect you with local legal insights from around the world in the markets that matter most to you. If you are looking for an outlook that we have not yet covered below, or how global trends may impact your business, please get in touch. Together, we can help you navigate the complexities of our increasingly interconnected world.

Here’s what clients are saying:

“Dentons is very capable and proficient at breaking down complex matters, offering strong client support and delivering successful results efficiently." Client comment from Chambers Canada
"Very experienced, quick to respond and provided a high-quality service." Client comment from Chambers Canada
“The team is outstanding, knowledgeable, extremely responsive, efficient and they provide targeted advice with both legal and business considerations in mind. They offer a highly collaborative practice and take advantage of specialists throughout the firm, matching the right lawyer to the project at hand.” Client comment from Legal 500 Canada
“The Dentons team is very practical and responsive. They’ve built up tremendous corporate knowledge about our organization and they tailor their advice accordingly. They view our company both holistically and as a member of our community.” Client comment from Legal 500 Canada
“Dentons Canada is exceptional at handling of all our inquiries. The level of professionalism far exceeds other firms that we have dealt with. We get solid no-nonsense advice covering all aspects of law and the current outcomes.” Client comment from Legal 500 Canada
“A professional team, everyone is always ready to pitch in when we need them.” Client comment from Legal 500
“Dentons lawyers are very solution-oriented and can explain any situation in a way that clients can understand.” Client comment from Legal 500 Canada

About Dentons Canada

With offices in all six of Canada’s key economic centers—Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver—we provide our clients with leading and seamless legal services in common and civil law, in English and French.

More than 600 lawyers and professionals across our Canadian offices provide clients with on-the-ground legal talent and leading experience across all industries, including key sectors and drivers of the Canadian economy:

Recognition

Dentons improves its ranking in the elite top 10 arbitration firms

April 11, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has ranked once again among the elite international arbitration practices worldwide, achieving an eighth place ranking in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR30 list for 2025.

Dentons named as one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers for the third consecutive year

April 2, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to once again be recognized among Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers – an honour that underscores the Firm’s dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace through exceptional family-friendly benefits, including our industry-leading enhanced parental leave policy.

Dentons lawyers named on Pro Bono Ontario 2024 Access to Justice Honour Roll

March 24, 2025

Dentons is proud to celebrate Kurtis Parcells for his recognition on the Pro Bono Ontario (PBO) 2024 Access to Justice Honour Roll as a top volunteer. This honour highlights his dedication to providing critical legal services to Ontarians in need, while reinforcing the Firm’s ongoing commitment to pro bono service.

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Insights

Border Talks webinar series

Canada: Canada-US trade relations are being faced with some of the most tumultuous times in decades. Our webinar series, Border Talks, provides timely updates on the evolving political, business, and legal landscape. Our integrated team of legal and public policy professionals across Canada and the US is actively tracking developments, and we are here to help you anticipate and respond to these changes.

From contracts to courtrooms: The legal fallout of supply chain shifts

May 2, 2025

Join our elite cross-border task force for a timely webinar on navigating the growing risks and disputes arising from today’s evolving tariff landscape and supply chain challenges. As tariffs shift and enforcement intensifies, businesses face mounting pressure to adapt – while balancing commercial obligations, managing contract risks, and limiting exposure to cross-border claims. In this session, litigation and trade leaders from both Canada and the US will provide practical insights and answer your most pressing questions.

Alberta Court of Appeal confirms interest stops rule does not apply to secured claims

May 1, 2025

Canada: In Easy Legal Finance Inc. v. Law Society of Alberta, 2025 ABCA 112 (Easy Legal Finance), the Alberta Court of Appeal overturned a Chambers decision and confirmed that the interest stops rule, applied discretionarily by courts in certain insolvency processes, does not apply to a secured claim.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Navigating attendance programs in unionized environments: Best practices and pitfalls

May 14, 2025

Canada: Unionized employers continue to face evolving challenges in managing attendance while maintaining compliance with collective agreements and employment laws. Join us for an engaging webinar where Roxana Jangi and Emily Kroboth will share practical insights and legal strategies to help you navigate this complex area with confidence.