Legal 500 Canada 2026
Overview
LOLG has once again achieved a Tier 1 firm ranking in Dispute Resolution: Ontario, and has been recognized in Restructuring and Insolvency, as well as Insurance in the Legal 500 Canada 2026 guide. The firm also received a new ranking in Insurance: Dispute Resolution.
Recognized as distinguished leaders in their practice, Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb and Hovsep Afarian are named to the “Hall of Fame” list. Paul Michell, Crawford Smith, Nadia Campion, Paul Fruitman, Rahool Agarwal, Andrew Winton are ranked as “Leading Partners”, while Michael Currie continues to be recognized as a “Next Generation Partner”. In addition, two of the firm’s lawyers have earned new rankings, including Matthew Gottlieb in Restructuring and Insolvency, and John Carlo Mastrangelo as a “Leading Associate” in Dispute Resolution: Ontario.
The Legal 500 guide assesses the strengths of law firms and lawyers in over 100 jurisdictions. The rankings are based on client and peer testimonials, and independent research from the editorial team.
The rankings can be accessed here.
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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Hovsep is a recognized “go to” lawyer in insurance coverage disputes who achieves the best results for policyholder clients with complex insurance disputes. He is a versatile, detail-oriented advocate…
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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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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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John Carlo is a methodical litigator who enjoys tackling complex legal problems. He delivers solutions that are innovative, analytical and results driven.
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