{"id":950,"date":"2025-09-07T14:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/ca\/?p=950"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:16:00","slug":"big-law-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/ca\/blog\/big-law-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Big Law Firms in Canada in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat is Big Law?\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Big Law refers to Canada\u2019s largest and most prestigious corporate law firms, often with multiple offices in major cities. They\u2019re defined by factors like number of lawyers, annual revenue, demanding work, and high salaries.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

In Canada, Big Law often overlaps with the \u201cSeven Sisters,\u201d an informal label for the historically dominant corporate firms based in Toronto. Today, however, the landscape has expanded to include several other prominent national and international firms.<\/span><\/p>\n

With that in mind, let\u2019s dive into some of the top Big Law firms in Canada in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The top Big Law firms in Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n

The following list includes some of the top Big Law firms in Canada, ranked by factors such as annual <\/span>revenue<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>number of lawyers<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Firm Name<\/b><\/td>\nAnnual Revenue*\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nNumber of Lawyers\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nAbout\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bennett Jones LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$585,692 million<\/span><\/td>\n463<\/span><\/td>\nOne of Canada\u2019s leading full-service law firms. Known for its energy, natural resources, corporate, and litigation practices, with offices across Canada and in international hubs like New York.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n649<\/span><\/td>\nTop-tier firm recognized for its broad corporate, financial, and regulatory practices, with offices across Canada and around the world.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$611.49 million<\/span><\/td>\n809<\/span><\/td>\nHeadquartered in Toronto, specialized in corporate, litigation, and intellectual property matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n280<\/span><\/td>\nElite firm excelling in high-stakes M&A, securities, and tax work, with offices in Toronto and Montreal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dentons LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$3.79 billion<\/span><\/td>\n583<\/span><\/td>\nFormed in 2013 through a series of mergers. Offers full-service legal expertise across corporate, litigation, and regulatory matters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n851<\/span><\/td>\nFounded in 1863, known for expertise in corporate, litigation, and international matters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n791<\/span><\/td>\nHeadquartered in Ottawa, excels in corporate, intellectual property, and litigation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McCarthy T\u00e9trault LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n803<\/span><\/td>\nProminent full-service firm, respected for corporate, litigation, tax, and real estate law, with offices across Canada and an international office in New York.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n597<\/span><\/td>\nGlobal law firm with strong presence in Canada, focused on corporate, banking, energy, and litigation matters.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n565<\/span><\/td>\nLeading Canadian business law firm founded in Toronto in 1862, known for corporate, litigation, and financial services expertise.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stikeman Elliott LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$508,182 million<\/span><\/td>\n542<\/span><\/td>\nHeadquartered in Montreal, renowned for M&A, securities, and cross-border transactions with an international presence.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torys LLP<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$405,716 million<\/span><\/td>\n366<\/span><\/td>\nProminent Canadian firm, strong in M&A, private equity, and banking, with Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, and New York offices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*Revenue figures for large law firms in Canada are generally not publicly available. As a result, it can be difficult to find reliable data on their financial performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of working at a Big Law firm\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that we have a working definition of Big Law and numerous examples, let\u2019s explore the advantages of a Big Law career.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Name recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest draws of Big Law is the prestige and name recognition associated with these firms. This prestige is partly due to the exclusivity of the firms, since they recruit from the top law students in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you aspire to have a career in Big Law, think about:<\/span><\/p>\n