Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP has been recognized as one of Canada's top law firms by Chambers & Partners in the first edition of Chambers Canada: Canada's Leading Lawyers for Business.
Davies has the highest percentage of lawyer rankings as well as the highest percentage of Band 1 lawyer rankings – the highest level bestowed by Chambers – of any ranked firm in Canada.
Additionally, the guide lists Davies as a leading firm in 21 practice areas, ranking the following as Band 1:
- Competition/Antitrust
- Corporate/Commercial: The Elite (Ontario)
- Dispute Resolution (Québec)
- Investment Funds: Private Equity: Fund Formation
- Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
- Private Client
- Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
- Real Estate (Ontario)
- Real Estate (Québec)
- Tax
The firm was also honoured by Chambers & Partners with Corporate Team of the Year at the Chambers Canada Awards, which were presented on October 1.
Each year, Chambers & Partners conducts research through a series of confidential and non-attributable in-depth interviews with lawyers and their clients. The rankings are based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by clients. Rankings are independent, objective and based solely on the research team's findings. Chambers Canada was published for the first time in October 2015 and will be published annually every October.
