Thirty-seven Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized in the Benchmark Canada 2026 rankings, including 25 Litigation Stars, 12 Future Stars and 5 Top Trial Lawyers. The firm has also been shortlisted for 10 awards at the upcoming 2026 Benchmark Canada Awards.
These recognitions reflect the trust our clients put in us to resolve complex disputes across industries through strategic advocacy and practical solutions. It also highlights our broad capabilities in advising on high‑stakes matters before courts, tribunals and arbitrations across Canada—as well as the caliber of our litigators' risk advisory guidance to help clients mitigate against future disputes.
Our 2026 Ranked Lawyers
| Gannon Beaulne | Future Star |
| Jonathan G. Bell | Litigation Star |
| Katherine Booth | Future Star |
| David Bursey | Litigation Star |
| Lincoln Caylor | Litigation Star |
| Emrys Davis | Litigation Star |
| Vincent M. de Grandpré | Litigation Star |
| Pascale Dionne-Bourassa | Litigation Star |
| Michael A. Eizenga LSM | Litigation Star |
| Doug Fenton | Future Star |
| Brynne Harding | Future Star |
| James J. Heelan KC | Litigation Star |
| Dominique T. Hussey | Litigation Star |
| Martin Ignasiak KC | Litigation Star |
| Ilan Ishai | Future Star |
| Mathieu J. LaFleche | Future Star |
| Justin R. Lambert | Litigation Star |
| Ciara J. Mackey | Future Star |
| David R. McKinnon | Litigation Star |
| Amanda C. McLaclan | Litigation Star |
| E. Bruce Mellett KC | Litigation Star |
| Kelsey J. Meyer KC | Future Star |
| Munaf Mohamed KC | Litigation Star; Top 50 Trial Lawyer |
| Daniel L. Morrow | Future Star |
| Michael D. Mysak KC | Litigation Star |
| Vasilis F.L. Pappas FCIArb | Future Star |
| Christopher Petrucci | Future Star |
| Ruth E. Promislow | Litigation Star |
| Julia E. Schatz | Litigation Star |
| Nathan J. Shaheen | Future Star |
| Michael S. Smith | Litigation Star |
| Robert W. Staley | Litigation Star; Top 50 Trial Lawyer |
| Richard B. Swan | Litigation Star; Top 50 Trial Lawyer |
| Melanie Teetaert | Litigation Star |
| Michael P. Theroux KC | Litigation Star |
| Cheryl M. Woodin | Litigation Star; Top 50 Trial Lawyer |
| Blair C. Yorke-Slader KC | Litigation Star; Top 50 Trial Lawyer |
Benchmark Canada 2026 Awards Shortlist
The Benchmark Canada Awards will be held in Toronto on Thursday, May 7. Bennett Jones and its lawyers are finalists in several categories:
- Alberta Firm of the Year
- Class Action Firm of the Year
- Energy/Resources Firm of the Year
- Insolvency Firm of the Year
- Securities Firm of the Year
- Alberta Litigator of the Year: Munaf Mohamed KC
- Class Action Litigator of the Year: Cheryl M. Woodin
- Competition Litigator of the Year: Emrys Davis
- Energy/Resources Litigator of the Year: Blair C. Yorke-Slader KC
- Trial Lawyer of the Year: Munaf Mohamed KC
Benchmark Canada bases its firm and lawyer rankings on in-depth interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and their clients, along with an analysis of the market’s most significant cases and legal developments.
