We achieved top-tier recognition across multiple practice areas, with 53 lawyers ranking individually in the Legal 500 Canada 2026

Canada Press release - Recognition December 2025

We are proud to receive top-tier recognition across multiple practice areas from Legal 500 Canada in its 2026 rankings. In total, we earned 53 individual rankings, and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada has achieved firm-wide a new Tier 1 ranking in Life Sciences and a promotion to Tier 1 for Labour and Employment and lastly a new Tier 3 ranking in IP Litigation. This is a testament to the work, knowledge, and skills of our teams, which continue to provide strategic advice and counsel to our clients.

Eight of our lawyers are highlighted as “Next Generation Partners” and three are recognized as “Leading Associates,” a testament to our national strength in the field. Congratulations to our next-generation talent: Brian Chau, Emily Chan, Michèle Friel, Ryan Griffith, Jenya Hammond, Jennifer Hodgins, Kaitlin Long, Michael Manhas, Manpreet Singh, Scott Silver and Jennifer Stam.

Our other individual rankings include 39 “Leading Partners” and 3 “Hall of Fame” recognitions.

Additionally, we have once again been recognized as a top-tier Canadian firm in five practice areas: Dispute resolution: Alberta, Dispute resolution: Quebec, Energy and natural resources: Oil and gas, Transport: Shipping and White-collar crime, with a total of 29 firm rankings. These rankings exhibit the depth and versatility of our national teams, further showcasing our ability to advise and support clients on complex, high-impact matters in a dynamic global marketplace.

Please visit the Legal 500 online directory for our full rankings.

The Legal 500 Canada 2026 reflects the changing nature of the country’s market and the growing presence of large international firms. Results are determined through an in-depth research process examining various factors, including recent work, track record of work, breadth of practice area, industry sector coverage, depth and experience of practice teams and client feedback.