DS Lawyers Canada is proud to announce that its legal talent has received unprecedented recognition this year. Ten of our lawyers have been honoured by the prestigious Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2025 guides, illustrating remarkable growth from the four lawyers recognized just two years ago.
The following lawyers have been distinguished in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (2025 Edition):
Calgary, AB:
- Dale Burstall: Corporate Law, Securities Law
- Daniel E. Sears: Banking and Finance Law
- Robert Verbuck: Securities Law
Montréal, QC:
- Louis Clément: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Corporate Law
- Étienne Dubreuil: Transportation Law
- Richard Laramée: Corporate Law
- Vincent Routhier: International Trade and Finance Law
- Jean-Yves Simard: Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring
In addition, two of our promising lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ (2025 Edition):
Calgary, AB:
- Adil Hirji: Corporate Law
Montréal, QC:
- Georges Samoisette-Fournier: Labour and Employment Law
“This exceptional recognition of eleven of our lawyers by Best Lawyers Canada attests to the expertise, dedication, and excellence that characterize our firm. Growing from four to ten recognized lawyers in just two years demonstrates our continued commitment to quality and innovation in our legal services. This achievement reflects not only the individual talent of our lawyers but also the collective strength of DS Lawyers Canada in providing top-notch legal advice to our clients,” said Richard Laramée, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board of Directors of DS Lawyers Canada.
About The Best Lawyers in Canada™
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world, recognized for over 40 years for its integrity and thoroughness in identifying the world’s top legal talents.
About DS Lawyers Canada
DS Lawyers is first and foremost a firm of entrepreneurial lawyers. As true business partners, we support our clients by leveraging our expertise and experience to help them achieve their ambitions and goals. The firm offers a tailored approach to each situation and integrated services in business law, tax, litigation, commercial real estate, and labour law from its 24 offices, including those in Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa-Gatineau, Calgary, and Vancouver.
