33 Alexander Holburn Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada

We are proud to share that 33 of our lawyers have earned an impressive 47 rankings across 17 distinct practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada.

This year, we are pleased to welcome three newly recognized lawyers to our roster: Jane Reid (Family Law), Aubrie Girou (Trusts and Estates), and Menka Sull (Insurance Law).

We are also thrilled to celebrate an exceptional achievement in this year’s rankings, with Dianna S. Hwang named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Medical Negligence and Judy A. Rost named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Franchise Law.

Congratulations to all our recognized lawyers!

(*) Lawyers listed for the first time in Best Lawyers® in Canada.

Aviation Law

• Michael Dery, Partner
• Darryl Pankratz, Partner

Banking and Finance Law

• Patrick Cleary, Partner

Construction Law

• Christopher Hirst, Partner
• Rebecca Cleary, Associate Counsel
• Laura Hanson, Partner
• Christopher Reain, Partner
• Scott Harcus, Partner

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

• Judy Rost, Partner
• David Garner, Partner
• Derek Frenette, Partner

Corporate Law

• Ingrid Tsui, Partner

Family Law

• Jane Reid, Partner*
• Emma Ferguson, Associate Counsel

Franchise Law

• Judy Rost, Partner

Insurance Law

• Hollis Bromley, Partner
• Todd Davies, Partner
• Bruno De Vita, K.C., Partner
• Sunjeet Deol, Partner
• Laura Hanson, Partner
• Judi Kennedy, Partner
• David McKnight, Partner
• Robert McLennan, Partner
• Jeremy Poole, Partner
• Christopher Reain, Partner
• Patrick Bruce, Partner
• Michael Nadeau,  Managing Partner
• Karen Zimmer, Partner
• Jennifer Huneault, Partner
• Michael Dery, Partner
• Connie Risi, Associate Counsel
• Menka Sull, Partner*

Labour and Employment Law

• Derek Frenette, Partner

Legal Malpractice Law

• Bruno De Vita, K.C., Partner

Maritime Law

• Jason Kostyniuk, Partner

Medical Negligence

• Dianna Hwang, Partner

Personal Injury Litigation

• Dianna Hwang, Partner
• Laura Hanson, Partner
• Concetta Risi, Associate Counsel

Privacy and Data Security Law

• Karen Zimmer, Partner

Professional Malpractice Law

• Bruno De Vita, KC., Partner

Real Estate Law

• Patrick Cleary, Partner
• Lisa Mackie, Partner

Trusts and Estates

• Emma Ferguson, Associate Counsel
• Ingrid Tsui, Partner
• Mary Hamilton, K.C., Partner
• Aubrie Girou, Partner*

Recognized as a premier legal directory, Best Lawyers® compiles its rankings through a comprehensive peer-review process. Each year, lawyers provide confidential feedback on their colleagues in specific practice areas and regions, ensuring the results reflect the profession’s highest standards of excellence.