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.
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Practice Areas:
26
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
85

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

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2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Natural Resources Law

National

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1
National Ranking
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
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1
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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1
National Ranking
Environmental Law
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1
National Ranking
Natural Resources Law
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1
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
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2
National Ranking
Appellate Practice

Regional

Calgary

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1
Calgary
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
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1
Calgary
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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1
Calgary
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Calgary
Corporate Law
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1
Calgary
Energy Regulatory Law
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1
Calgary
Real Estate Law

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards

Star inside a segmented circle
2025 "Law Firm of the Year"
Natural Resources Law

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
Tier
1
National Ranking
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
1
National Ranking
Environmental Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Natural Resources Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Real Estate Law
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2
National Ranking
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
National Ranking
Class Action Litigation
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2
National Ranking
Construction Law
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2
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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2
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Corporate Law
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2
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Energy Law
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2
National Ranking
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
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2
National Ranking
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
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Securities Law
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2
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Tax Law
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3
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Administrative and Public Law
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3
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Banking and Finance Law
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3
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
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3
National Ranking
Mining Law

Regional

Calgary

Tier
1
Calgary
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
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1
Calgary
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
1
Calgary
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Calgary
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Calgary
Energy Regulatory Law
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1
Calgary
Real Estate Law
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2
Calgary
Appellate Practice
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2
Calgary
Class Action Litigation
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2
Calgary
Construction Law
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2
Calgary
Corporate Governance Practice
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2
Calgary
Energy Law
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2
Calgary
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Calgary
Oil and Gas Law
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2
Calgary
Securities Law
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2
Calgary
Tax Law
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3
Calgary
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

Interior British Columbia

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1
Interior British Columbia
Corporate Law

Vancouver

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1
Vancouver
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
Tier
1
Vancouver
Administrative and Public Law
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1
Vancouver
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tier
1
Vancouver
Asset-Based Lending Practice
Tier
1
Vancouver
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
1
Vancouver
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Vancouver
Corporate Governance Practice
Tier
1
Vancouver
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Vancouver
Director and Officer Liability Practice
Tier
1
Vancouver
Employee Benefits Law
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1
Vancouver
Energy Law
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1
Vancouver
Energy Regulatory Law
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1
Vancouver
Environmental Law
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1
Vancouver
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
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1
Vancouver
Labour and Employment Law
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1
Vancouver
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
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1
Vancouver
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Vancouver
Mining Law
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1
Vancouver
Municipal Law
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1
Vancouver
Natural Resources Law
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1
Vancouver
Private Funds Law
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1
Vancouver
Project Finance Law
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1
Vancouver
Real Estate Law
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1
Vancouver
Securities Law
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1
Vancouver
Tax Law
Tier
1
Vancouver
Technology Law
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2
Vancouver
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Vancouver
Class Action Litigation
Tier
2
Vancouver
Construction Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Defamation and Media Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Privacy and Data Security Law
Tier
2
Vancouver
Product Liability Law
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2
Vancouver
Trusts and Estates

Practice 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.
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Offices & Contacts

Vancouver, BC
Cathedral Place, Suite 1600
925 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2
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Calgary, AB
Suite 1100, 225-6th Avenue S.W.
Brookfield Place
Calgary, AB T2P 1N2
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Kelowna, BC
Landmark 6, Suite 1800
1631 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5
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Yellowknife, NT
4915 - 48th Street, Suite 200 YK Centre East
P.O. Box 818
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N6
Canada
Banking & Debt Financing
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Real Estate and Development
Construction and Engineering Law
Corporate Finance and Securities
Corporate Governance
Defamation and Media
Environmental Prosecutions
Insolvency & Restructuring
Insurance Litigation
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Mergers and Acquisitions
Occupational Health and Safety
Pension and Employee Benefits Law
Pension and Employee Benefits Litigation
Privacy and Freedom of Information
Public Private Partnerships and Infrastructure
Public Utility and Regulatory Law
Real Estate Litigation
Regulatory Compliance
Research and Opinions
Securities Litigation
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