Smart & Biggar is proud to announce its continued position as a top-ranked law firm in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, maintaining Band 1 rankings in both Intellectual Property (IP) and IP Litigation.
This marks the firm's tenth consecutive year holding a Band 1 ranking in IP, and the seventh consecutive year the firm is ranked Band 1 in IP Litigation, longer than any other Canadian firm.
Clients highlighted Smart & Biggar's responsiveness, expertise and leadership in IP. With "deep knowledge and business-focused counsel", Smart & Biggar is trusted by innovators across industries who require precise, focused guidance — helping them grow, protect and enforce their IP, and achieve lasting success. Our continuedBand 1 status reflects the firm's client-focused and growth-oriented approach.
"Smart & Biggar has become a world leader in IP."
-Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2026
Congratulations to the following practitioners recognized across five practice areas:
- Christian Bolduc (Intellectual Property)
- Mark Evans (Intellectual Property)
- Sheldon Hamilton (posthumous) (Intellectual Property: Litigation)
- Yoon Kang (Intellectual Property: Litigation)
- Daphne Lainson (Intellectual Property)
- Nancy Pei (Intellectual Property: Litigation)
- Alice Tseng (Advertising & Marketing, Cannabis Law, Life Sciences)
We also celebrate the recognition of two of our distinguished practitioners as Senior Statespeople:
- Alfred Macchione (Intellectual Property)
- François Guay (Intellectual Property: Litigation)
Chambers and Partners have long recognized Smart & Biggar as a leader in Canadian IP law and related practice areas. This recognition reflects the trust placed in us by our clients and peers, as well as our commitment to delivering exceptional results and strategic counsel. We are proud to continue our tradition of excellence and leadership in Intellectual Property law, and we thank our clients for their continued confidence in our team.
Chambers and Partners identifies the top legal talent across provincial, national, and international firms. Rankings are based on independent, in-depth market analysis and research by Chambers' experienced London-based team, recognized for its accuracy and quality. This year, the Chambers Canada Legal Guide ranked over 1,000 law firm departments and over 3,000 individual lawyers.