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Greenspan Humphrey Makepeace LLP

Canada 2025

Overview

Individually, and as a collaborative team, we deliver strategic and thoughtful representation.

For five decades, we have represented both individual and corporate clients in difficult and complex cases at all levels of trial and appellate court. Our lawyers routinely appear before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Divisional Court, as well as superior and provincial trial courts across the province.

GHM conducts trials and appeals across Canada. At the core of our practice is a focus on criminal law and related regulatory and administrative litigation.

We are deeply committed to active membership in our community, through pro bono work and as contributors to the legal profession through mentorship, academic writing and teaching, and continuing legal education.

Our counsel has been sought, and we have worked in collaboration with, colleagues across Canada and the United States as well as with firms in Europe and Asia. We provide skilled and insightful advocacy that has earned us a reputation for success and discretion.

Led by partners Brian Greenspan, David Humphrey, Jill Makepeace, and Naomi Lutes, our experienced team handles a broad range of criminal and regulatory matters.

Our sound advice and experience has been relied upon in domestic, international, and trans-border criminal and regulatory investigations and proceedings.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Criminal Defence

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Criminal Defence

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Criminal Defence

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Criminal Defence

Practice Areas

Greenspan Humphrey Makepeace LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Criminal Defence

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Greenspan Humphrey Makepeace LLP proudly has 2 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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