 Bennett JonesAnnouncement Bennett Jones Litigation Team Earns Widespread Recognition in Benchmark Canada 2026April 29, 2026 Authors Gannon BeaulnePartner Jonathan G. BellPartner Katherine BoothPartner David BurseyPartner Lincoln CaylorPartner Emrys DavisPartner Vincent M. de GrandpréPartner Pascale Dionne-BourassaMontréal Managing Partner Michael A. Eizenga L.S.M.Partner Doug FentonPartner Brynne HardingPartner James J. Heelan KCPartner Dominique T. HusseyChief Executive Officer Martin Ignasiak KCPartner Ilan IshaiPartner Mathieu J. LaFlechePartner Justin R. LambertPartner Ciara J. MackeyPartner David R. McKinnonPartner Amanda C. McLachlanPartner E. Bruce Mellett KCPartner Kelsey J. Meyer KCPartner Munaf Mohamed KCPartner Daniel L. MorrowPartner Michael D. Mysak KCPartner Vasilis F. L. Pappas, FCIArbPartner Christopher PetrucciPartner Ruth E. PromislowPartner Julia E. SchatzPartner Nathan J. ShaheenPartner Michael C. SmithPartner Robert W. StaleyVice Chair and Partner Richard B. SwanPartner Melanie TeetaertPartner Michael P. Theroux KCPartner Cheryl M. WoodinPartner Blair C. Yorke-Slader KCVice Chair and Partner Thiry-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
Benchmark Canada 2026 Awards ShortlistThe Benchmark Canada Awards will be held in Toronto on Thursday, May 7. Bennett Jones and its lawyers are finalists in several categories:
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. Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Bryan Canning at canningb@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. AuthorsGannon Beaulne, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4805 • beaulneg@bennettjones.com Jonathan G. Bell, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6511 • bellj@bennettjones.com Katherine Booth, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5336 • boothka@bennettjones.com David Bursey, Partner • Leader of Aboriginal Law Practice Vancouver • 604.891.5128 • burseyd@bennettjones.com Lincoln Caylor, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6121 • caylorl@bennettjones.com Emrys Davis, Partner • Co-Head of Class Actions Practice Toronto • 416.777.6242 • davise@bennettjones.com Vincent M. de Grandpré, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4802 • degrandprev@bennettjones.com Pascale Dionne-Bourassa, Montréal Managing Partner Montréal • 514.985.4510 • bourassap@bennettjones.com Michael A. Eizenga L.S.M., Partner • Co-Head of Class Actions Practice Toronto, Vancouver • 416.777.4879 • eizengam@bennettjones.com Doug Fenton, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6084 • fentond@bennettjones.com Brynne Harding, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3327 • hardingb@bennettjones.com James J. Heelan KC, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary • 780.917.4275 • heelanj@bennettjones.com Dominique T. Hussey, Chief Executive Officer • Co-Head of Innovation, Technology & Branding Practice Toronto • 416.777.6230 • husseyd@bennettjones.com Martin Ignasiak KC, Partner • Head of Energy Regulatory Practice Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver • 403.298.3121 • ignasiakm@bennettjones.com Ilan Ishai, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6238 • ishaii@bennettjones.com Mathieu J. LaFleche, Partner Edmonton • 780.917.5249 • laflechem@bennettjones.com Justin R. Lambert, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Calgary • 403.298.3046 • lambertj@bennettjones.com Ciara J. Mackey, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3005 • mackeyc@bennettjones.com David R. McKinnon, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3495 • mckinnond@bennettjones.com Amanda C. McLachlan, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5393 • mclachlana@bennettjones.com E. Bruce Mellett KC, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3319 • mellettb@bennettjones.com Kelsey J. Meyer KC, Partner • Co-Head of Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Calgary • 403.298.3323 • meyerk@bennettjones.com Munaf Mohamed KC, Partner Calgary, Toronto • 403.298.4456 • mohamedm@bennettjones.com Daniel L. Morrow, Partner Edmonton • 780.945.4766 • morrowd@bennettjones.com Michael D. Mysak KC, Partner Calgary • 403.298.8143 • mysakm@bennettjones.com Vasilis F. L. Pappas, FCIArb, Partner Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto • 604.891.5114 • pappasv@bennettjones.com Christopher Petrucci, Partner Calgary • 403.298.4489 • petruccic@bennettjones.com Ruth E. Promislow, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4688 • promislowr@bennettjones.com Julia E. Schatz, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4665 • schatzj@bennettjones.com Nathan J. Shaheen, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7306 • shaheenn@bennettjones.com Michael C. Smith, Partner Toronto • 416.777.5758 • smithmc@bennettjones.com Robert W. Staley, Vice Chair and Partner Toronto • 416.777.4857 • staleyr@bennettjones.com Richard B. Swan, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Practice Toronto • 416.777.7479 • swanr@bennettjones.com Melanie Teetaert, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Vancouver, Calgary • 604.891.5110 • teetaertm@bennettjones.com Michael P. Theroux KC, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Practice Calgary • 403.298.4438 • therouxm@bennettjones.com Cheryl M. Woodin, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Toronto • 416.777.6550 • woodinc@bennettjones.com Blair C. Yorke-Slader KC, Vice Chair and Partner Calgary • 403.298.3291 • yorkesladerb@bennettjones.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||