This recognition showcases the strength of our cross-border team as our lawyers and practice groups were recognized globally as well as multi-jurisdictionally.
Toronto, Canada – Fasken has once again been recognized as a leading international law firm in the Chambers Global Guide 2026. The Firm received Band 1 rankings in several practice areas, including Aboriginal (Indigenous) Law (Canada), Mining - International & Cross-Border (Canada), Projects & Energy (South Africa), and Telecommunications & Broadcasting (Canada).
The following lawyers received Band 1 or higher recognition in their respective areas of practice:
- Kevin O'Callaghan, Aboriginal Law
- Rosalind Cooper, Environment
- Ashen Jugoo, Projects & Energy
- Lara Bezuidenhoudt, Projects & Energy
- Leslie Milton, Telecommunications & Broadcasting
A full review of the Firm's rankings can be found in the online guide. The Chambers Global Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions across the world with rankings based on the in-depth research of a dedicated and experienced team of researchers.
About Fasken As a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit fasken.com.
About the Band 1 Practice Groups
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 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 Global Energy and Climate Group is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that advises energy industry clients around the world. Our areas of expertise include project development, financing, procurement, construction, permitting and environmental assessments, Indigenous consultation and agreements, M&A transactions, and all aspects of public utility regulation. Our team's expertise has contributed to the successful completion of all types of energy projects, including wind and solar farms, hydroelectric facilities, nuclear power, substations and transmission lines, and oil and gas pipelines, LNG facilities and related infrastructure. The group is also experienced in advising on energy transition, sustainable finance and other climate-related solutions, such as carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and other biofuels, and carbon emissions trading.
Fasken's Telecommunications and Media group provides strategic and regulatory 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.