McInnes Cooper is proud to announce that 112 of its lawyers, across multiple offices and 45 practice areas, have been recognized in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for 2027. The annual directory recognizes leading legal talent across the country, based on peer review, for professional excellence.
This year, 19 McInnes Cooper lawyers were recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ including four lawyers listed for the first time: Colin Hooper, Jennifer Singh, Kyle Peck and Michael Costello. Ranked for the first time is Chris King, KC for his Labour and Employment Law practice.
In addition, Best Lawyers recognized 12 McInnes Cooper lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” recipients for 2027 in their respective practice areas:
- Beth McGrath, KC – Corporate Law (St. John’s)
- David T Fraser – Information Technology Law (Halifax)
- Fae Shaw, KC – Securities Law (Halifax)
- Gregory Connors – Mergers and Acquisitions Law (St. John’s)
- Jillian M. Kean – Personal Injury Litigation (Halifax)
- Matthew T. Hayes, KC – Corporate and Commercial Litigation (Saint John)
- Michelle Awad, KC – Product Liability Law (Halifax)
- R. Scott Wilson – Real Estate Law (Saint John)
- Robert Cowan – Intellectual Property Law (Halifax)
- Stephanie Sheppard – Labour and Employment Law (St. John’s)
- Stephen Kingston – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (Halifax)
- William C. Boyd, KC – Banking and Finance Law (St. John’s)
Congratulations to all McInnes Cooper lawyers recognized in this year’s edition. Click here to view the full list of lawyers honoured in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for 2027.
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