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Best Lawyers 2018 recognizes 141 Osler lawyers and names Osler M&A “Law Firm of the Year”

Aug 22, 2017 1 MIN READ
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Shawn Denstedt, KC

Chair Emeritus, Calgary

Best Lawyers has named Osler the single top Canadian firm in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions Law. This prestigious 2018 “Law Firm of the Year” award was determined based on a number of factors, including lawyer ballot feedback, the firm’s coverage and scope in this area and the firm’s reputation as an expert in this area.

We are also extremely pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has recognized the following Osler partners as “Lawyer of the Year” in their specialty practice area:

  • Edward Vandenberg – Securities Law
  • Lorne Carson – Equipment Finance Law
  • Shawn Denstedt, Q.C. – Aboriginal Law
  • Sylvain Lussier – Legal Malpractice Law

Best Lawyers in Canada guide recognizes 141 Osler practitioners as leading lawyers

In addition, 141 of our legal professionals [PDF] have been identified as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, with several lawyers listed in multiple categories. Osler has a combined total of 239 rankings across 47 practice areas, including 11 lawyers who are listed for the first time. Congratulations to everyone for this extraordinary achievement!

People Mentioned
Shawn Denstedt, KC

Chair Emeritus, Calgary