Overview

Our Canadian operations are conducted by DS Lawyers Canada LLP with offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa-Gatineau, Calgary, and Vancouver. DS Lawyers serves clients across Canada and globally in all areas of Business Law, including Banking and Financing, Corporate & Commercial Law, International Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax, International Trade and Customs Law, Restructuring, Estate Planning, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Mining Law and Aviation Law. With a presence on 4 continents, DS has established strong relationships internationally and has developed a network of highly skilled colleagues around the world.

We are more than lawyers… We are your business partners.

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66
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Practice Areas:
9
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
9

Rankings

Regional

Calgary

Tier
1
Calgary
Securities Law
Tier
3
Calgary
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
3
Calgary
Corporate Law

Montréal

Tier
1
Montréal
International Trade and Finance Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Rankings

Regional

Calgary

Tier
1
Calgary
Securities Law
Tier
3
Calgary
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
3
Calgary
Corporate Law

Montréal

Tier
1
Montréal
International Trade and Finance Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Tier
3
Montréal
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Montréal
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Transportation Law

Practice Areas

DS Lawyers Canada LLP / DS Avocats Canada S.E.N.C.R.L, s.r.l has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 8 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Securities Law
  • Tax Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

DS Lawyers Canada LLP / DS Avocats Canada S.E.N.C.R.L, s.r.l proudly has 9 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

DS Lawyers Canada LLP / DS Avocats Canada S.E.N.C.R.L, s.r.l is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, DS Lawyers Canada LLP / DS Avocats Canada S.E.N.C.R.L, s.r.l has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how DS Lawyers Canada LLP / DS Avocats Canada S.E.N.C.R.L, s.r.l continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Benchmark Litigation - Jean-Yves Simard
WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2024 - Nathaly J. Vermette
Lexpert - Vincent Routhier

Chambers

Calgary - Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded

Montréal - Labour and Employment Law

Offices & Contacts

Montréal, QC
Calgary, AB
Suite 800 Dome Tower, 333 7th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2Z1
Canada
Vancouver, BC
Ottawa, ON
Québec, QC
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