Lavery recognized in Best Lawyer's new directory of Canada's best law firms for 2026

We are pleased to announce that Lavery has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the new edition of Best Law Firms - Canada published by Best Lawyers for 2026. Our firm was ranked in 16 practice areas nationally and 45 practice areas regionally.

These recognitions are further demonstration of the expertise and quality of legal services that characterize Lavery's professionals.

Firms on the 2026 Best Lawyers - Canada list are recognized for their professional excellence through evaluations by their clients and peers.

Areas of expertise in which Lavery is recognized:

National Tier 1
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
National Tier 2
  • Corporate Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Workers' Compensation Law
National Tier 3
  • Advertising and Marketing Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mining Law
  • Securities Law

Regional Tier 1
Montréal
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Advertising and Marketing Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Commercial Leasing Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Mining Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Product Liability Law
  • Securities Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law

Québec city

  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law

Regional Tier 2

Montréal

  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Energy Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law

Québec city

  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Family Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law
Regional Tier 3

Montréal

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate Governance Practice
  • Defamation and Media Law
  • Employee Benefits Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Private Funds Law
  • Project Finance Law

Québec city

  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice

About Lavery

Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm’s expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Quebec jurisdiction.

About Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or specialized areas. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.

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