BD&P is excited to announce that 23 of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. This peer-driven ranking is one of the most respected acknowledgements in the Canadian legal industry, reflecting excellence as recognized by colleagues across the profession.
Lexpert rankings are determined through an extensive peer survey, making this recognition a meaningful testament to the expertise and leadership of our team across diverse practice areas.
Congratulations to our ranked lawyers:
- Syd S. Abougoush – Corporate Commercial; Corporate Finance
- Edward (Ted) Brown – Corporate Commercial; Corporate Finance; M&A
- John A. Brussa – Corporate Tax; Oil & Gas
- Paul G. Chiswell – Litigation – Corporate Commercial
- Kelsey Clark – Corporate Commercial
- Lindsay P. Cox – Corporate Finance; M&A
- David de Groot – Construction; Litigation – Corporate Commercial
- Heather DiGregorio – Corporate Tax
- Susan Fader – Litigation – Corporate Commercial
- Simina Ionescu-Mocanu – Banking
- James L. Kidd – Corporate Commercial
- Brittney Thompson – Oil & Gas
- David LeGeyt – Insolvency (Financial Restructuring); Insolvency Litigation
- Joanne Luu – Arbitration
- William S. Maslechko – Corporate Commercial; Corporate Finance; Corporate Mid-Market; M&A
- Katherine L. Pybus – Banking
- Alicia K. Quesnel – Competition; Corporate Commercial; Oil & Gas
- Jay P. Reid – Corporate Finance
- Jeffrey E. Sharpe – Construction; Litigation – Corporate Commercial; Litigation – Securities
- Nancy D. Smith – Banking
- Richard F. Steele – Labour (Management)
- Carolyn A. Wright – Oil & Gas
- Grant A. Zawalsky – Corporate Finance; M&A
This recognition reflects key practice areas including
corporate, litigation, insolvency, employment, banking,
construction, and energy, underscoring BD&P's commitment to
delivering exceptional legal services across Canada.
Learn more about the recognized lawyers here: 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory