Canada’s Intellectual Property Firm

Rankings & Recognition

Smart & Biggar maintains Band 1 rankings in Intellectual Property and IP Litigation in Chambers Canada 2027

Smart & Biggar is proud to announce its continued position as a top-ranked law firm in the 2027 edition of the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, maintaining Band 1 rankings in both Intellectual Property (IP) and IP Litigation. The firm also earned a Band 3 ranking in Life Sciences.

This marks the firm’s eleventh consecutive year holding a Band 1 ranking in IP, and the eighth consecutive year the firm has held a Band 1 ranking in IP Litigation, longer than any other Canadian firm.

Clients highlighted Smart & Biggar’s technical strength, responsiveness and leadership in IP, describing the firm as having “depth of knowledge both in respect of the law and the underlying science” and as “highly competent, skilled in diverse subject matter and reliable.” The firm’s continued Band 1 status reflects its client-focused and growth-oriented approach.

"With its great, in-depth knowledge of IP and regulatory matters, there is no matter Smart & Biggar cannot handle. The firm has fantastic lawyers who are very responsive."
— Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2027

Congratulations to the following practitioners recognized across five practice areas:

  • Christian Bolduc (Intellectual Property)
  • Yoon Kang (Intellectual Property: Litigation)
  • Daphne Lainson (Intellectual Property)
  • Nancy Pei (Intellectual Property: Litigation)
  • Alice Tseng (Advertising & Marketing, Cannabis Law, Life Sciences)

We also celebrate François Guay’s recognition as Senior Statesperson in Intellectual Property: Litigation.

Chambers and Partners has long recognized Smart & Biggar as a leader in Canadian IP law and related practice areas. Clients and peers continue to place their trust in the firm, reflecting Smart & Biggar’s focus on strategic counsel in complex IP matters. We thank our clients for their continued confidence in our team.

Chambers and Partners identifies leading legal talent across provincial, national and international firms. Rankings are based on independent, in-depth market analysis and research by Chambers’ London-based team. This year, the Chambers Canada Legal Guide ranked over 1,000 law firm departments and over 3,000 individual lawyers.