Toronto (Canada) – Fasken has received several accolades in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 Canada.
The Firm was highlighted in over 30 practice areas, showcasing the range and strength of our services. The areas that achieved top recognition are Indigenous Law, Labour and Employment, Life Sciences, Mining, Technology, Telecoms and Dispute Resolution (British Columbia).
Many Fasken lawyers were recognized, with seven named to the Hall of Fame:
- Brian Burkett (Labour and Employment)
- Tracey Cohen, KC (Dispute Resolution)
- Rosalind Cooper (Environment)
- Geoff Cowper, KC (Dispute Resolution)
- Kevin O'Callaghan (Indigenous Law)
- Karen Sargeant (Labour and Employment)
- John Turner (Energy and Natural Resources: Mining)
A full review of the Firm's rankings can be found in the online guide.
About the Tier 1 Practice and Industry Areas
Fasken's Global Mining Group is consistently recognized as having an unparalleled reputation and more mining and mining finance experts than any other firm. We have built a top team, whose vast experience brings clarity to even the most complex mining projects around the globe. With over 150 years of experience in the industry, we advise companies and other stakeholders on all legal issues affecting the mining sector. Our group has been named Global Mining Law Firm of the Year for 11 consecutive years – more times than any other law firm in the world.
Fasken's Indigenous Legal Matters group has decades of groundbreaking experience, guiding clients to successful relationships and outcomes with Indigenous Peoples. Our team, spread across all our offices, specializes in reserve land development, consultation, accommodation, and commercial agreements, including impact and benefit agreements (IBAs). We have argued landmark cases before the Supreme Court of Canada, redefining Indigenous title and rights, and establishing consultation principles. Globally recognized as one of the largest groups dedicated to Indigenous legal matters, we provide strategic guidance on development projects—from pipelines to mines—ensuring practical, long-term success.
Fasken's Labour and Employment and Human Rights group has a longstanding track record of delivering proactive, pragmatic and effective solutions to employers across the full spectrum of labour and employment matters. As one of Canada's largest national practices with offices in each major city across Canada, our team works collaboratively in assisting clients with their multijurisdictional workplace needs.
Fasken's Life Sciences Groupstands out as a leading force in Canada. We are called upon at every stage of our clients' product life cycle, from early stages of development and commercialisation through to consumer use. Our team includes lawyers with advance degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology, toxicology and genetics with a strong network of life sciences experts in 47 countries across the globe. We are committed to leadership in life sciences law; we wrote the leading guide to legal and regulatory regimes governing the manufacture and sale of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics in Canada and give frequent presentations to client organizations and associations.We work collaboratively to solve significant legal issues that demand creative approaches and robust strategic advocacy. Renowned for our pragmatic and results-oriented advice, we are trusted to guide our clients to successful outcomes.
The Firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution group delivers successful and creative strategies tailored to their clients' goals. By emphasizing strategy, we place solutions ahead of problems and outcomes ahead of process.We are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence and clarity. We provide strategic, results-oriented solutions aligned with each client's specific goals, business context, and operational priorities. Clients trust us not only for our legal expertise, but for our ability to think strategically, act decisively, and deliver results that protect their interests. With deep experience across industries and jurisdictions, we handle high-stakes disputes with precision and professionalism.
The team is known for its exceptional service and strategic excellence, consistently helping clients resolve complex matters efficiently and effectively. Through a combination of deep legal insight, commercial awareness, and a commitment to responsiveness, the group builds lasting relationships and delivers value that extends beyond the immediate dispute. Their ability to manage sensitive issues, anticipate challenges, and drive favorable outcomes continues to position them as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors and geographies.
Fasken's Technology Group operates at the intersection of law and business, advising clients from start-ups and emerging technology companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. Combining deep industry knowledge with a client-focused approach, we guide organizations through every phase of technological change. Our Information Technology team delivers legal solutions for the complexities of today's digital economy, including multi-vendor outsourcing arrangements, SaaS and system implementation agreements, digital transformation, data protection and cybersecurity, and technology mergers and acquisitions. As Canada's first and largest dedicated emerging technology practice, our Emerging Tech and Venture Capital team supports clients from start-up to scale-up to exit and is consistently ranked top-ranked among Canada's Venture Capital league tables. With experience across high-growth sectors, including ClimateTech, MedTech, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, and AgTech, we are trusted partners in driving innovation.
Fasken's Telecommunications and Media group provides strategic legal counsel to telecom carriers, broadcasters, digital media companies, and infrastructure owners. We help clients navigate complex regulatory environments, structure commercial and licensing agreements, and execute cross-border infrastructure and investment projects. Our team is recognized for advising both foreign governments and Canada's top communications companies on major policy, regulatory, and licensing matters that shape the industry.