Best Lawyers in Canada 2023
Overview
LOLG is pleased to announce that 11 of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Inclusion in this publication is based entirely on peer review and demonstrates the repeated recognition of our lawyers by other industry leaders. Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb, Paul Michell, Crawford Smith, Shaun Laubman, Paul Fruitman, Nadia Campion, Rahool Agarwal, Andrew Winton, Matthew Law, and Larissa Vermeersch have received 40 rankings across 13 practice areas.
Zain Naqi and Philip Underwood have also been named as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers Canada. This publication highlights the top standout associates in Canada. Congratulations to all our lawyers recognized as The Best Lawyers in Canada.
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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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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.
Expertise
News & Insights
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Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers 2026
Jonathan Lisus, Matthew Gottlieb, Crawford Smith, Nadia Campion and Rahool Agarwal are once again recognized in the 2026 Lexpert 500 guide.
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Chambers Global 2026
We are once again recognized for our market leading litigation practice in the Chambers Global Guide 2026.
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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026
We have once again been named to the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, reflecting the firm’s leading position in litigation among Canada’s leading law firms.