In the 2020 edition of Chambers Canada, 53 Gowling WLG professionals earned 57 rankings across 34 areas of law. In addition, Gowling WLG is recommended as a leading law firm in 33 categories.
Chambers Canada is an annual publication ranking lawyers and law firms across the country in more than 40 practice areas. Lawyers are ranked based on legal ability, knowledge and experience, effectiveness and client service. Practice area rankings are based upon submissions and in-depth research conducted by Chambers that includes interviews with lawyers and clients.
Gowling WLG is recognized as a leading law firm in the following categories:
Throughout this year's guide, the firm received exceptional client feedback, including:
"I am pleased with the responsiveness, advice and the firm's knowledge of our business."
"They are grandfathers of IP in Canada and have all three heads covered - patent, trademark and copyright."
"These guys are very good with the law. I like to bring them on board when I'm dealing with what I know will be very challenging third parties. They're very patient and very deliberate."
"[The lawyers are] very practical in their approach - they take the time to understand the context behind each file in order to assess their clients' requirements and to bring the most value."
"We have found them to be very efficient, cost-sensitive and practical."
"The knowledge of the partners saves a ton of time. It's clear they have the expertise."
The following professionals are listed in Chambers Canada 2020:
Chambers and Partners has consistently identified Gowling WLG's professionals among the world's leading lawyers. Earlier this year, 27 lawyers across Canada, the UK, Russia and the UAE were included in the 2019 edition of Chambers Global.
About Gowling WLG
With more than 1,500 legal professionals in 19 cities worldwide, we provide our clients with in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a suite of legal services at home and abroad. We see the world through our clients' eyes, and collaborate across countries, offices, service areas and sectors to help them succeed, no matter how challenging the circumstances.