Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
Overview
LOLG is proud to announce that 16 of our lawyers are recognized in the 19th edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada and two of our lawyers have won “Lawyer of the Year” awards. These recognitions reflect the reputational excellence and professional achievements of our litigators.
Eleven of our lawyers are ranked in Best Lawyers, which profiles leading lawyers recognized by industry leaders. Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb, Paul Michell, Crawford Smith, Shaun Laubman, Nadia Campion, Paul Fruitman, Rahool Agarwal, Andrew Winton and Brad Vermeersch are consistently recognized. Danielle Glatt is ranked on this list for the first time.
Zain Naqi, Michael Currie, Lars Brusven, Philip Underwood and John Carlo Mastrangelo are ranked as Ones to Watch, a list that identifies next generation lawyers with outstanding professional excellence.
Each year, Best Lawyers in Canada honours one “Lawyer of the Year” for each practice area in a geographic region. Two of our lawyers have received this prestigious recognition, meaning they received the highest overall peer-feedback in the applicable category:
- Jonathan Lisus - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Toronto
- Crawford Smith - Energy Regulation Law, Toronto
The Best Lawyers in Canada profiles over 7,000 leading legal practitioners across the country. Its rankings are based on peer reviews from counsel.
The recognitions can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/3AlWCH4
People
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Clients rely on Jonathan to handle their most difficult problems. He “has our utmost trust on critical matters” (Chambers Canada 2023). “Jonathan Lisus is in a class of his own”, “He is one of the bes…
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Commentary from Chambers, Benchmark and our clients states that Matt — “… ranks among the market’s leading trial lawyers,” and “… is a prominent figure in Toronto's commercial litigation market. He is…
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A highly experienced and versatile litigator, Paul excels at resolving complex issues through innovative litigation strategies. Clients trust him to provide insight and a creative and efficient approa…
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Crawford is a smart and courageous courtroom advocate. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Crawford has been recognized as a leading litigation lawyer by Chambers Canada, Legal 50…
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Nadia’s tenacity and extensive courtroom experience instill confidence in her clients. Unwavering in her commitment to delivering results, she identifies and implements effective and creative strategi…
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An experienced commercial litigator and trial lawyer, Paul thrives on the challenge of building strategies for complex cases. Paul’s tenacity, strong work ethic and responsiveness instill confid…
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Rahool brings a combination of creative thinking, meticulous preparation and strong courtroom advocacy to each of his cases. His approach is practical and focused on achieving long-term strategic succ…
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A highly persuasive advocate, Andrew provides practical and strategic guidance to help clients achieve the best possible results.
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Passionate about his work and deeply knowledgeable in commercial litigation, Brad delivers strategic and creative legal solutions that are grounded in business realities.
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Danielle is a tough advocate who clients turn to for her knowledge, judgment, and determination. She considers all aspects of a case to achieve the best results for her clients. She has particula…
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Michael is a skilled advocate and trusted advisor for clients navigating complex business disputes. He has a calm and steady approach, even in high-pressure situations, and an ability to identify crea…
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Zain is a business-minded litigator who combines smart advocacy with practical problem-solving. Clients count on Zain’s sharp focus and strategic insight to guide them through their most challenging s…
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Phil recognizes the underlying interests in any dispute and focuses on providing solutions that create value and maintain important relationships for his clients.
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John Carlo is a methodical litigator who enjoys tackling complex legal problems. He delivers solutions that are innovative, analytical and results driven.
