Overview
Lawson Lundell LLP is a recognized leader in mining, energy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, banking, pension and tax law, as well as regulatory and commercial litigation and labour and employment law. The firm has been particularly active recently in a number of high profile transactions and financings in the energy and mining sectors. Lawson Lundell also acts as lead corporate counsel and offers strategic advice to a wide range of clients in the natural resources, manufacturing and financial industries.
For over 100 years, Lawson Lundell has focussed on the practice of business law in Western Canada. Our lawyers are highly regarded for their legal ability and experience, and provide our business clients with a full range of legal advice, emphasizing strategy, value and results.
For over 100 years, Lawson Lundell has focussed on the practice of business law in Western Canada. Our lawyers are highly regarded for their legal ability and experience, and provide our business clients with a full range of legal advice, emphasizing strategy, value and results.
Rankings
"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Natural Resources LawNational
Tier
1
National Ranking
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous PracticeTier
1
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
National Ranking
Environmental LawTier
1
National Ranking
Natural Resources LawTier
1
National Ranking
Real Estate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Appellate PracticeRegional
Calgary
Tier
1
Calgary
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous PracticeTier
1
Calgary
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
Calgary
Corporate and Commercial LitigationTier
1
Calgary
Corporate LawTier
1
Calgary
Energy Regulatory LawTier
1
Calgary
Real Estate LawRankings
"Law Firm of the Year" Awards
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Natural Resources LawNational
Tier
1
National Ranking
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous PracticeTier
1
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
National Ranking
Environmental LawTier
1
National Ranking
Natural Resources LawTier
1
National Ranking
Real Estate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Appellate PracticeTier
2
National Ranking
Class Action LitigationTier
2
National Ranking
Construction LawTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial LitigationTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Energy LawTier
2
National Ranking
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring LawTier
2
National Ranking
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
2
National Ranking
Securities LawTier
2
National Ranking
Tax LawTier
3
National Ranking
Administrative and Public LawTier
3
National Ranking
Banking and Finance LawTier
3
National Ranking
Labour and Employment LawTier
3
National Ranking
Mining LawRegional
Calgary
Tier
1
Calgary
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous PracticeTier
1
Calgary
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
Calgary
Corporate and Commercial LitigationTier
1
Calgary
Corporate LawTier
1
Calgary
Energy Regulatory LawTier
1
Calgary
Real Estate LawTier
2
Calgary
Appellate PracticeTier
2
Calgary
Class Action LitigationTier
2
Calgary
Construction LawTier
2
Calgary
Corporate Governance PracticeTier
2
Calgary
Energy LawTier
2
Calgary
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
2
Calgary
Oil and Gas LawTier
2
Calgary
Securities LawTier
2
Calgary
Tax LawTier
3
Calgary
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring LawInterior British Columbia
Tier
1
Interior British Columbia
Corporate LawVancouver
Tier
1
Vancouver
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous PracticeTier
1
Vancouver
Administrative and Public LawTier
1
Vancouver
Alternative Dispute ResolutionTier
1
Vancouver
Asset-Based Lending PracticeTier
1
Vancouver
Banking and Finance LawTier
1
Vancouver
Corporate and Commercial LitigationTier
1
Vancouver
Corporate Governance PracticeTier
1
Vancouver
Corporate LawTier
1
Vancouver
Director and Officer Liability PracticeTier
1
Vancouver
Employee Benefits LawTier
1
Vancouver
Energy LawTier
1
Vancouver
Energy Regulatory LawTier
1
Vancouver
Environmental LawTier
1
Vancouver
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring LawTier
1
Vancouver
Labour and Employment LawTier
1
Vancouver
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity LawTier
1
Vancouver
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Vancouver
Mining LawTier
1
Vancouver
Municipal LawTier
1
Vancouver
Natural Resources LawTier
1
Vancouver
Private Funds LawTier
1
Vancouver
Project Finance LawTier
1
Vancouver
Real Estate LawTier
1
Vancouver
Securities LawTier
1
Vancouver
Tax LawTier
1
Vancouver
Technology LawTier
2
Vancouver
Appellate PracticeTier
2
Vancouver
Class Action LitigationTier
2
Vancouver
Construction LawTier
2
Vancouver
Defamation and Media LawTier
2
Vancouver
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
2
Vancouver
Product Liability LawTier
2
Vancouver
Trusts and EstatesPractice Areas
Lawson Lundell LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 34 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Administrative and Public Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Banking and Finance Law
- Class Action Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Defamation and Media Law
- Employee Benefits Law
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Family Law
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- Labour and Employment Law
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Private Funds Law
- Product Liability Law
- Public Procurement Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™
Lawson Lundell LLP proudly has 85 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 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.
Offices & Contacts
Vancouver, BC
Cathedral Place, Suite 1600
925 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2
Canada
Calgary, AB
Suite 1100, 225-6th Avenue S.W.
Brookfield Place
Calgary, AB T2P 1N2
Canada
Kelowna, BC
Landmark 6, Suite 1800
1631 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
Canada
Yellowknife, NT
4915 - 48th Street, Suite 200 YK Centre East
P.O. Box 818
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N6
Canada