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2 September 2026

Smart & Biggar practitioners recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™

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Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients. Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights. As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Smart & Biggar celebrates the recognition of 55 practitioners in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 edition, with Principal Tim Webb earning the distinction of Calgary Lawyer of the Year in Intellectual Property Law.
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Smart & Biggar is pleased to share that 55 of our practitioners have been recognized as leaders in their field in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™.

Principal Tim Webb has also been named Calgary Lawyer of the Year in Intellectual Property Law.

The Best Lawyers in Canada™ honours lawyers who have been recognized for their exceptional contributions across the legal industry and are leaders in their field:

Calgary

  • Alistair Simpson
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Tim Webb
    • Intellectual Property Law

Montréal

  • Christian Bolduc
    • Advertising and Marketing Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Brigitte Chan
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Carmela De Luca
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Jean-Sébastien Dupont
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • François Guay
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • François Larose
    • Intellectual Property Law

Ottawa

  • Daniel Anthony
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Timothy Bourne
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Daniel Davies
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Christine Genge
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Jamie-Lynn Kraft
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Daphne Lainson
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Philip Lapin
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Daphne L. Maravei
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • David E. Schwartz
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Elliott Simcoe
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Kohji Suzuki
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Jeremy Want
    • Intellectual Property Law

Toronto

  • Mark Biernacki
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Adam Bobker
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Charles Boulakia
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Isi Caulder
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Technology Law
  • Wynnie Chan
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Noel Courage
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Meghan Dillon
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Matthew Graff
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • David Greer
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Sally Hemming
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Graham Hood
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Lynn Ing
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Yoon Kang
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Alfred A. Macchione
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Andrew I. McIntosh
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Ainslie Parsons
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Nancy Pei
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Scott Pundsack
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • James Raakman
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Bhupinder Randhawa
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Technology Law
  • Mark L. Robbins
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Patrick Roszell
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Mark W. Sajewycz
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Joshua W. Spicer
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Melanie Szweras
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Alice Tseng
    • Advertising and Marketing Law
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Cannabis Law
    • Health Care Law
    • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Tamara Céline Winegust
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Urszula Wojtyra
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Matthew Zischka
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Technology Law

Vancouver

  • Jonas Gifford
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Kwan T. Loh
    • Cannabis Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Mark Pidkowich
    • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
    • Cannabis Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Theodore Sum
    • Cannabis Law
    • Information Technology Law
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Technology Law

Waterloo

  • Jason Hynes
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Joanna Ma
    • Intellectual Property Law

Additionally, 13 practitioners have been listed in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ recognizes the next generation of leaders who are shaping the legal profession in the country:

Montréal

  • Olivier Jean-Lévesque
  • Intellectual Property Law

Ottawa

  • Matthew Burt
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Nora Labbancz
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Michael Sgro
    • Intellectual Property Law

Toronto

  • Christie J.C. Bates
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Herman Cheung
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Tierney GB Deluzio
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Bobby Leung
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Chen Li
    • Intellectual Property Law
  • Justin Philpott
    • Intellectual Property Law

Vancouver

  • Y. Artemis Lai
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Technology Law
  • Emily Miller
    • Intellectual Property Law

Waterloo

  • David Morrison
    • Intellectual Property Law

View the full list of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, available to subscribers only.

Contributor

Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients. Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights. As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
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