 Bennett JonesAnnouncement Bennett Jones Recognized as Top-Tier Firm in Legal 500 Canada RankingsNovember 14, 2024 Authors David S. RotchtinPartner Mark RasilePartner Patrick J. Brennan KCPartner Aaron E. SonshinePartner Dominique T. HusseyChief Executive Officer Brent W. KrausPartner Harinder S. BasraCalgary Managing Partner Kristopher R. HancPartner Adam KalbfleischPartner Emrys DavisPartner Melanie L. AitkenManaging Principal, Bennett Jones (US) LLP Jason D. RothPartner Curtis A. CusinatoVice Chair and Partner John M. MercuryExecutive Chair & Chair of the Board Patrick T. Maguire KCVice Chair and Partner Blair C. Yorke-Slader KCVice Chair and Partner Michael D. MysakPartner Munaf Mohamed KCLead Director and Partner Richard B. SwanPartner Robert W. StaleyVice Chair and Partner Abbas Ali KhanPartner Sander A.J.R. Grieve KCPartner Lawrence (Laurie) E. Smith KCOf Counsel David J. MacaulayPartner Leonard J. GriffithsPartner Sarah E. GilbertPartner David W. LittlePartner Stephen D. BurnsPartner, Trademark Agent George W. H. ReidPartner Sabrina A. BandaliPartner Christine PlantePartner Alixe A.L. CameronPartner Jane C. HelmstadterPartner John D. van GentPartner Larry R. SandrinPartner S. Paul MantiniPartner Simon P. CrawfordPartner Jehad HaymourPartner Thomas A. BauerPartner J. Sébastien A. GittensPartner, Trademark Agent Noriko ShimuraPartner Ashley M. WhitePartner Cheryl M. WoodinPartner John LawlessPartner Kelsey J. MeyerPartner Sean ZweigPartner Martin Ignasiak KCPartner Matthew FlynnPartner Matthew J. HuntPartner Melanie TeetaertPartner Michael P. Theroux KCPartner Bennett Jones has once again been recognized as a top-tier firm in five practice areas in the 2025 Legal 500 Canada guide. Known for our deep knowledge and client-focused approach, we consistently deliver strategic solutions that help clients solve their most complex legal matters. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and our dedication to achieving the best results for our clients. Legal 500 analyzes 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. Research is based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers, and a team of experienced researchers. Top-Tier Firm Practice Area RankingsOther Legal 500 2025 RankingsRepublishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. AuthorsDavid S. Rotchtin, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7459 • rotchtind@bennettjones.com Mark Rasile, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5088 • rasilem@bennettjones.com Patrick J. Brennan KC, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3433 • brennanp@bennettjones.com Aaron E. Sonshine, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6448 • sonshinea@bennettjones.com Dominique T. Hussey, Chief Executive Officer • Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice Toronto • 416.777.6230 • husseyd@bennettjones.com Brent W. Kraus, Partner • Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Calgary • 403.298.3071 • krausb@bennettjones.com Harinder S. Basra, Calgary Managing Partner • Co-Head of Energy Practice Calgary • 403.298.4494 • basrah@bennettjones.com Kristopher R. Hanc, Partner • Co-Head of Corporate Department; Co-Head of Capital Markets Practice Toronto • 416.777.7395 • hanck@bennettjones.com Adam Kalbfleisch, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5757 • kalbfleischa@bennettjones.com Emrys Davis, Partner • Co-Head of Class Actions Practice Toronto • 416.777.6242 • davise@bennettjones.com Melanie L. Aitken, Managing Principal, Bennett Jones (US) LLP • Head of Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Practice New York - United States • 416.777.4855 • aitkenm@bennettjones.com Jason D. Roth, Partner Calgary • 403.298.2070 • rothj@bennettjones.com Curtis A. Cusinato, Vice Chair and Partner • Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Toronto • 416.777.5774 • cusinatoc@bennettjones.com John M. Mercury, Executive Chair & Chair of the Board Calgary • 403.298.4493 • mercuryj@bennettjones.com Patrick T. Maguire KC, Vice Chair and Partner Calgary • 403.298.3184 • maguirep@bennettjones.com Blair C. Yorke-Slader KC, Vice Chair and Partner Calgary • 403.298.3291 • yorkesladerb@bennettjones.com Michael D. Mysak, Partner Calgary • 403.298.8143 • mysakm@bennettjones.com Munaf Mohamed KC, Lead Director and Partner Calgary, Toronto • 403.298.4456 • mohamedm@bennettjones.com Richard B. Swan, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Practice Toronto • 416.777.7479 • swanr@bennettjones.com Robert W. Staley, Vice Chair and Partner Toronto • 416.777.4857 • staleyr@bennettjones.com Abbas Ali Khan, Partner Toronto, Vancouver • 416.777.5388 • alikhana@bennettjones.com Sander A.J.R. Grieve KC, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4826 • grieves@bennettjones.com Lawrence (Laurie) E. Smith KC, Of Counsel Calgary • 403.298.3315 • smithl@bennettjones.com David J. Macaulay, Partner • Head of Power & Renewable Energy Practice Calgary • 403.298.3479 • macaulayd@bennettjones.com Leonard J. Griffiths, Partner • Co-Head of Environmental Practice Toronto • 416.777.7473 • griffithsl@bennettjones.com Sarah E. Gilbert, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7467 • gilberts@bennettjones.com David W. Little, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5146 • littled@bennettjones.com Stephen D. Burns, Partner, Trademark Agent • Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice Calgary • 403.298.3050 • burnss@bennettjones.com George W. H. Reid, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7458 • reidg@bennettjones.com Sabrina A. Bandali, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4838 • bandalis@bennettjones.com Christine Plante, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Calgary • 403.298.3242 • plantec@bennettjones.com Alixe A.L. Cameron, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate Practice Calgary • 403.298.4482 • camerona@bennettjones.com Jane C. Helmstadter, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Real Estate Practice Toronto • 416.777.7470 • helmstadterj@bennettjones.com John D. van Gent, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6522 • vangentj@bennettjones.com Larry R. Sandrin, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5142 • sandrinl@bennettjones.com S. Paul Mantini, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4837 • mantinisp@bennettjones.com Simon P. Crawford, Partner • Head of Real Estate Industry Team Toronto • 416.777.4815 • crawfords@bennettjones.com Jehad Haymour, Partner • Vice Chair, Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Calgary • 403.298.7978 • haymourj@bennettjones.com Thomas A. Bauer, Partner • Co-Head of Tax Department Toronto • 416.777.6540 • bauert@bennettjones.com J. Sébastien A. Gittens, Partner, Trademark Agent Calgary • 403.298.3409 • gittenss@bennettjones.com Noriko Shimura, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3640 • shimuran@bennettjones.com Ashley M. White, Partner • Co-Head of Energy Practice Calgary • 403.298.3471 • whitea@bennettjones.com Cheryl M. Woodin, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Toronto • 416.777.6550 • woodinc@bennettjones.com John Lawless, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3035 • lawlessj@bennettjones.com Kelsey J. Meyer, Partner • Co-Head of Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Calgary • 403.298.3323 • meyerk@bennettjones.com Sean Zweig, Partner • Co-Head of Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Toronto • 416.777.6254 • zweigs@bennettjones.com Martin Ignasiak KC, Partner • Head of Energy Regulatory Practice Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver • 403.298.3121 • ignasiakm@bennettjones.com Matthew Flynn, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7488 • flynnm@bennettjones.com Matthew J. Hunt, Partner • Co-Head of Private Equity Toronto • 416.777.7454 • huntm@bennettjones.com Melanie Teetaert, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Vancouver • 604.891.5110 • teetaertm@bennettjones.com Michael P. Theroux KC, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Practice Calgary • 403.298.4438 • therouxm@bennettjones.com |