Awards and Recognition

Osler is consistently recognized as a leader in Canadian business law not only by leading independent legal publishers, but also — and most importantly — from our clients. Our most recent recognitions and accolades are listed below.

For a detailed awards and recognition overview of each of our practice areas, please visit our Expertise page.

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Firm Recognition

Chambers Canada 202​5

Osler receives top rankings in 2025 edition of Chambers Canada

Osler recognized as a leading firm in Chambers Global 2024 Guide

159 Osler lawyers and 32 practice areas recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Best Lawyers

Fourteen Osler lawyers named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ and overall 186 recognized as Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 guide

IFLR 1000 2022

47 Osler lawyers recognized in the 32nd edition of IFLR1000

WORLD TAX 2024

Osler recognized as a Tier 1 firm in ITR’s World Tax Guide 2024

ITR Americas Tax Awards 2024

Osler’s National Tax Group recognized with five ITR Americas Tax Awards in 2024

GRR 100 2024

Osler ranked in the GRR 100 2024 guide

WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2023

Osler’s IP Group recognized by World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2023

LEGAL 500 2024

The Legal 500 recognizes Osler as a leading firm in 2024 rankings

Thomson Reuters

49 Osler lawyers named ‘Stand-out Lawyers’ by Thomson Reuters

League Tables

Mergers & Acquisitions

#1 law firm for Canadian announced deals by value
#2 law firm for Canadian announced deals by volume
#1 Canadian law firm and #2 overall for Canadian announced deals by value
#2 law firm for Canadian announced deals by volume

Capital Markets