Toronto (Canada) – Fasken has received a number of accolades in the 2023 edition of Legal 500 Canada.
The Firm was highlighted in 31 practice areas, five of which were designated as Tier 1. The Firm’s practice areas that achieved the highest recognition are Indigenous Law, Labour and Employment, Mining, Telecoms and Dispute Resolution (British Columbia).
Sixty-five Fasken lawyers were recognized, with 35 listed as Leading Individuals, 16 chosen as Next Generation Partners, and nine associates selected as Rising Stars.
New to the Legal 500 Canada guide this year, seven Fasken lawyers were named to the Hall of Fame, including: Kevin O’Callaghan (Indigenous Law), Geoff Cowper, KC (Dispute Resolution), Tracey Cohen, KC (Dispute Resolution), John Turner (Energy: Mining), Rosalind Cooper (Environment), Brian Burkett (Labour and Employment), and Karen Sargeant (Labour and Employment).
A full review of the Firm’s rankings can be found in the online guide.
Fasken’s Indigenous Law group has the benefit of being involved from the very beginning of the development of Aboriginal law in Canada and has extensive experience negotiating agreements with First Nations, providing advice on consultation, as well as with successfully defending challenges to permits and licenses by judicial review and by pursuing practical and efficient injunctions to allow projects to continue development.
Fasken’s Labour and Employment and Human Rights group provides proactive, pragmatic and effective solutions to address the issues clients face. As Canada’s largest national practice with offices in each major city across Canada, our team comprehensively and in a coordinated manner assists clients with their multijurisdictional workplace needs.
As a leader in Mining law, the Firm is highly experienced in common and civil law, in multi-jurisdictional matters, and is a uniquely qualified advisor in the industry. The Global Mining Group is skilled in the wide range of legal services required by mining clients, from exploration through development to production and beyond.
The telecommunications and broadcasting industries continue to adapt rapidly to the demands of consumers. Regulation, licensing and government policies, as well as spectrum auctions and acquisitions and advancements to wireless technologies, are critical to staying competitive. The Fasken Communications group helps clients navigate complex regulatory requirements and foreign ownership restrictions. We work with our clients to establish new businesses and initiatives, structure specialized communications service and infrastructure agreements, organize infrastructure projects at the national and international level, comply with regulation, obtain regulatory approvals, participate in policy and enforcement proceedings and connect with government and other industry stakeholders. Fasken advises clients on traditional legal and regulatory issues and on the emerging technologies that will transform connectivity in vehicles, wireless devices, health care and universal broadband access.
Litigators in Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution group deliver successful and creative strategies tailored to our clients’ goals. We are a multi-disciplinary team with proven case experience. Our sophisticated litigators take on the most complex cross-jurisdictional and cross-discipline cases for multinational corporations, private enterprises, governments and individuals. By emphasizing strategy we place solutions ahead of problems and outcomes ahead of process, and bring a solid reputation for excellence and professionalism to every case.
About The Legal 500
For the last 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world. Its rankings are based on the results of research, including written submissions from law firms, interviews with lawyers and feedback from client references. They highlight the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel.
About Fasken
Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 800 lawyers and 10 offices on four continents. Clients rely on us for practical and innovative legal services. We solve the most complex business and litigation challenges, providing exceptional value. For additional information, please visit the Firm’s website at fasken.com.
