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• Lenczner Slaght Ranked Among the Best

  Almost half of the leading litigation firm’s lawyers are recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada.

  August 22, 2017
• Lenczner Slaght Recognized as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm by Chambers Canada

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized by world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 9, 2020
• 20 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Recognized in 2015 Lexpert Directory

  Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leading practitioners.

  June 25, 2015
• 23 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Ranked Among the Best

  Nearly half of the firm's 49 lawyers are ranked as leading practitioners and two named "Lawyer of the Year" in the latest Best Lawyers in Canada Directory.

  August 27, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght Litigators Ranked in Best Lawyers in Canada

  Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that 25 of the firm’s 58 lawyers have been recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 publication across multiple categories.

  August 21, 2018
• Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to advance their position in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 9, 2021
• Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to advance their position in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers Canada, with nine new rankings.

  September 19, 2019
• Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Win Top Peer Ratings

  Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as leading practitioners.

  May 29, 2012
• Lenczner Slaght in Top Tier and 11 Lawyers Ranked as Stars

  Canada's leading litigation practice also wins two national impact cases.

  February 13, 2013
• Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght with 100 Rankings

  In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 28 Lenczner Slaght lawyers earned a total of 100 rankings, up from 86 in 2019.

  August 21, 2019

• Collingwood calls for judicial inquiry into 'serious questions' about public utility sell-off

  William C. McDowell is mentioned in the CBC News article Collingwood calls for judicial inquiry into 'serious questions' about public utility sell-off on February 27, 2018.

  William C. McDowell | February 27, 2018
• Darnley v Thompson

  Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismisses all allegations against the Mayor of Caledon in an application brought pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

  Alan J. Lenczner, Andrew Parley & Kelly Hayden | December 13, 2016
• Art of the Case: How the Chatr Wireless case avoided incivility despite the high stakes

  Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles and Paul-Erik Veel were quoted in the September, 2014 issue of Lexpert Magazine in relation to Commissioner of Competition v. Rogers Communications Inc. et al.

  Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles & Paul-Erik Veel | September 2, 2014
• Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Four New Associates

  Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 53 lawyers.

  Chris Kinnear Hunter, Jaclyn Greenberg & Danielle Glatt | September 10, 2014
• York University Succeeds in Fraud Claim Against Former Executive

  Following a lengthy trial, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has determined that former York employees played key roles in several significant frauds.

  William C. McDowell, Dena N. Varah & Brian Kolenda | June 9, 2016
• Collingwood council calls for judicial inquiry into 2012 hydro sale

  William C. McDowell is quoted in the article Collingwood council calls for judicial inquiry into 2012 hydro sale which was published by Simcoe.com.

  William C. McDowell | February 26, 2018
• Superior Court of Ontario Appoints Judicial Inquiry Commissioner

  William C. McDowell has been appointed as Commission Counsel, and Naomi D. Loewith has been named Associate Commission Counsel, to the judicial inquiry to...

  William C. McDowell | November 13, 2009
• Mississauga Inquiry Set to Begin

  Mississauga Inquiry set to begin with William C. McDowell as Commission Counsel.

  William C. McDowell | May 23, 2010
• Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Expertise

  Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that 33 of our expert litigators are recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. Our lawyers received a total of 128 rankings, up from 100 in 2020.

  August 27, 2020
• Justice on the Charter

  Ian Binnie, K.C. speaks to Heather Hiscox on CBC News Now about the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

  Ian Binnie | April 17, 2012

• Ontario Court of Appeal allows 407 ETR's appeal in 407 ETR Concession Company Limited v. Ira Day

  Tom Curry and Rebecca Jones of Lenczner Slaght acted as counsel for 407 ETR before the Court of Appeal for Ontario in a case concerning the limitation period applicable to 407 ETR debts.

  Tom Curry & Rebecca Jones | September 29, 2016
• Ottawa's carbon tax is constitutional, Supreme Court rules

  Interviewed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Rebecca Jones provides her comments on the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

  Rebecca Jones | March 26, 2021
• Lexpert Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Professional Excellence

  Lenczner Slaght’s litigators continue to be recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.

  April 24, 2020
• Peter Griffin retained to act as a Facilitator in review of the First Nations Cigarette Allocation System

  The Ministry of Finance of Ontario has retained two independent expert facilitators to lead the formal review.

  Peter Griffin | April 17, 2015
• London school board failed in response to sexual assault, jury finds

  Naomi Loewith and Ian MacLeod win a significant jury verdict for a female high school student with developmental disabilities who was sexually assaulted. Lenczner Slaght acted pro bono in the action against the Thames Valley District School Board, which was responsible for supervising the student and for complying with its duties after the assault. The jury concluded that the Board had failed to meet the standard of care in dealing with the aftermath of the assault.

  Ian MacLeod | March 1, 2015
• Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Two New Partners

  Canada's leading litigation practice grows to 20 partners with newest additions.

  Rebecca Jones | January 28, 2014
• The failed Caribbean casino deal

  William McDowell was quoted on behalf of Mr. Michael DeGroote in the Globe and Mail and the National Post on January 23, 2015 regarding the bitter dispute over a US$112-million investment in Caribbean casinos which placed one of Canada's wealthiest businessmen, at the centre of bizarre accusations of Mafia exploitation, death threats and fraud.

  William C. McDowell | January 23, 2015
• House Additions- Charter of Rights and Freedoms, mandatory minimums and judicial activism.

  Ian Binnie, K.C. speaks to Evan Soloman on CBC's radio show The House and shares his thoughts on the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms...

  Ian Binnie | April 13, 2012
• The 2021 Lexpert Directory Recognizes 30 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers

  An increasing number of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers as the foremost practitioners in their fields.

  April 22, 2021
• Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized Among the Best Lawyers in Canada

  In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 39 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers for their expertise across 24 practice areas.

  August 25, 2022

• A Victory for Ford and The Rule of Law

  Alan Lenczner and Andrew Parley's successful representation of Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford, in the application brought against him alleging that he breached...

  Andrew Parley | February 3, 2013
• Municipal Election Spending Strangely Exempt from Oversight

  Paul-Erik Veel's article on the topic appeared in the Toronto Star on February 8, 2013.

  Paul-Erik Veel | February 8, 2013
• Mayor Hazel McCallion's Son wants city to pay tab

  Mississauga Judicial Inquiry - a great deal remains unknown" William C. McDowell. The City of Mississauga Judicial Inquiry opened on Monday, December 14...

  William C. McDowell | December 14, 2009
• Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght as a Top-Tier Litigation Firm

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized by world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 28, 2023
• Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says community needs to be patient with judicial inquiry process

  In this Hamilton News article, Eli S. Lederman comments on the decision to launch a judicial inquiry into Red Hill Valley Parkway.

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  Eli S. Lederman | March 24, 2019
• Hamilton councillors want 'complete truth' as they approve Red Hill Parkway judicial inquiry

  The Hamilton News shares Eli S. Lederman's expert advice provided to Hamilton's city council on whether to proceed with a judicial inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway report.

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  Eli S. Lederman | March 21, 2019
• Hamilton officials are sifting through 3 million documents in preparation for parkway inquiry

  Eli S. Lederman was quoted in the Hamilton News article "Hamilton officials are sifting through 3 million documents in preparation for parkway inquiry" on May 1.

  Eli S. Lederman | May 1, 2020
• Chambers Canada Recognizes Lenczner Slaght’s Deep Bench of Expert Litigators

  Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to advance their position in the latest edition of the world-renowned directory.

  September 26, 2024
• Hamilton will spend millions to do judicial inquiry into Red Hill Valley Parkway report

  In this CBC News Report, Eli S. Lederman comments on the Hamilton city council's decision to launch a judicial inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway report.

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  Eli S. Lederman | March 21, 2019
• Lenczner Slaght Successful for Annapolis at Supreme Court of Canada

  In Annapolis Group Inc. v Halifax Regional Municipality, our expert litigators were successful at the Supreme Court of Canada in reversing a decision of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal granting summary judgment against Annapolis Group Inc. (“Annapolis”). The Supreme Court of Canada concluded that Annapolis’ claim for de facto expropriation (or, “constructive taking”, the term preferred by the majority of the Supreme Court) could proceed to trial. Peter Griffin, Scott Rollwagen, Rebecca Jones and Amy Sherrard were counsel to Annapolis Group, the successful appellant.

  October 25, 2022

• Lenczner Slaght’s Litigation Excellence Recognized in 2023 Lexpert Directory

  Following comprehensive peer review surveys and interviews with senior members in the legal profession, the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 31 of the firm’s expert litigators for their experience, knowledge, and precision, with 108 rankings spanning 17 practice areas.

  March 1, 2023
• 2025 Lexpert Directory Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Excellence in Advocacy

  Peers and senior members of the legal profession across the country continue to recognize the depth and breadth of Canada’s leading litigation firm in the latest 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. 

  March 11, 2025
• Lenczner Slaght Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Canada for 5th Consecutive Year

  Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators continue to be recognized in the latest edition of world-renowned directory, Chambers & Partners.

  September 29, 2022
• ‘Conquered people’ document release case back in Nova Scotia Appeal Court

  Rebecca Jones was quoted in The Chronicle Herald article ‘Conquered people’ document release case back in Nova Scotia Appeal Court.

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  Rebecca Jones | June 13, 2019
• Red Hill judicial probe: what happens next?

  In the Hamilton Spectator, Eli S. Lederman shares his expert opinion regarding a judicial inquiry into Red Hill Valley Parkway.

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  Eli S. Lederman | March 22, 2019
• SCC overhauls administrative law, clarifies standard of review

  Margaret Robbins was interviewed for Canadian Lawyer's article SCC overhauls administrative law, clarifies standard of review. Margaret comments on the new framework for standard of review in administrative law cases following the long-awaited decision in Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v Vavilov.

  Margaret Robbins | December 19, 2019
• Almost 40 City Witnesses for Inquiry Into Slippery Red Hill So Far

  Eli Lederman is quoted in The Hamilton Spectator article "Almost 40 City Witnesses for Inquiry Into Slippery Red Hill So Far". He comments on the cost, witnesses, and documents of the public inquiry into Hamilton’s Red Hill Valley Parkway.

  Eli S. Lederman | April 7, 2022
• Chambers Canada Highlights Lenczner Slaght’s Excellence in Advocacy

  Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to be recognized in world-renowned directory, with new rankings highlighting its deep bench of expertise.

  September 25, 2025
• Lenczner Slaght Named One of the Best Law Firms in Canada

  Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce its recognition as Law Firm of the Year in Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Medical Negligence in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms in Canada.

  November 6, 2024
• Lenczner Slaght Celebrates 25 Years on the Lexpert Bull’s-Eye

  The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory continues to recognize Lenczner Slaght as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation.

  March 17, 2026

• Lenczner Slaght Recognized as Litigation & Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year for Seventh Consecutive Year

  Following extensive research by Key Media and evaluation by leading industry experts across Canada, Lenczner Slaght is proud to once again be named Litigation & Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Canadian Law Awards.

  May 6, 2026
• Lenczner Slaght Recognized in World-Renowned Directory, Chambers Global

  For the 24th consecutive year, Canada’s leading litigation firm and its expert litigators have been recognized in world-renowned directory, Chambers Global.

  February 12, 2026
• Lenczner Slaght Recognized Among Canada’s Best Law Firms

  In the latest edition of Best Law Firms in Canada, we are proud to be recognized with 27 Tier 1 rankings nationally and in Toronto. This recognition reflects our team’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

  October 30, 2025
• Calling on the Feds to Close the Federal Courts’ Funding Gap

  Jordana Sanft was featured in an article by the Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine on the funding gap facing Canada's federal courts. Jordana reinforced the importance of having adequate resources to protect judicial independence, uphold the rule of law, and maintain public confidence in Canada's justice system.

  Jordana Sanft | October 20, 2025
• Supreme Court Wraps Up Four-Day Hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21

  Sahar Talebi was featured in an article by The Globe and Mail covering the Supreme Court of Canada hearing on the constitutional challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. In the article, Sahar was quoted, urging the Court to recognize the discriminatory harm experienced by Muslim women and to support judicial declarations that would guide future laws on similar issues.

  Paul-Erik Veel, Sahar Talebi, and Mina Alam represented the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) as an intervener in this important matter.

  Sahar Talebi | March 26, 2026
• Supreme Court Set to Hold Marathon Hearing on Quebec’s “Secularism” Law

  Sahar Talebi’s commentary from the Canadian Bar Association’s Verdicts & Voices podcast episode, Quebec’s Secularism Law Gets Its Day in Court, was cited in an article by the Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine. The article examines the Supreme Court of Canada’s upcoming hearing relating to a constitutional challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. Paul-Erik Veel, Sahar Talebi, and Mina Alam are representing the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) as an intervener in this important matter.

  Sahar Talebi | March 23, 2026
• 6 Key Moments From the Supreme Court Challenge of Quebec's Secularism Law

  CBC News featured Sahar Talebi in its coverage of the Supreme Court of Canada hearing on Quebec’s Bill 21. During the hearing, Sahar reminded the Court of the people affected by Bill 21, highlighting the increased prejudice, harassment, and hate crimes faced by Muslim women in Quebec. She emphasized the profound and lasting impacts of having their identities, clothing choices, and religious expression policed and restricted.

  Paul-Erik Veel, Sahar Talebi, and Mina Alam represented the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) as an intervener in this important matter.

  Sahar Talebi | March 27, 2026
• ‘We’re Not Teetering on the Edge… of Fascism’: SCC Hears Intervenors, Closing Arguments in Bill 21 Case

  Canadian Lawyer covered the Supreme Court of Canada hearing on the constitutional challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21, featuring Sahar Talebi for her advocacy on behalf of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW). In the article, Sahar described Muslim women as “the face of Bill 21's exclusion” and stated that a judicial declaration recognizing Charter infringements is essential to acknowledging and validating the harm Muslim women experience and continue to experience. She emphasized that such declarations are critical for accountability and for ensuring that the rights of marginalized groups are not rendered invisible by the Constitution.

  Paul-Erik Veel, Sahar Talebi, and Mina Alam represented the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) as an intervener in this important matter.

  Sahar Talebi | March 26, 2026