Overview

For over 70 years, Robins Appleby LLP has provided practical legal advice to entrepreneurs, businesses, financial institutions, and foreign companies conducting business in Canada.

Based in Toronto’s financial district, Robins Appleby is a mid-sized business law firm that delivers The Robins Appleby Edge: top-tier legal acumen with the efficiency, care, and personal touch of a close-knit team. We help clients solve complex, important, and often time-sensitive legal matters through deep expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and responsive client service.

Our lawyers work across practice areas to support clients as their businesses, investments, families, and legal needs evolve. The firm has specific expertise in:

  • Affordable and Social Housing;
  • Business and Transactions;
  • Commercial Real Estate and Development;
  • Employment Law;
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution;
  • Secured Lending and Enforcement;
  • Tax; and
  • Wills and Estates.

The firm’s recognized strengths span trusts and estates, real estate law, corporate and commercial litigation, labour and employment law, and tax law.

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Practice Areas:
5
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
7

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Toronto
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Toronto
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Toronto
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
3
Toronto
Tax Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Toronto
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Toronto
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Toronto
Labour and Employment Law
Tier
3
Toronto
Tax Law

Practice Areas

Robins Appleby LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Robins Appleby LLP proudly has 7 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2027 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

Toronto, ON
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