Smart & Biggar practitioners recognized in Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada

Ten Smart & Biggar practitioners are recognized among Canada’s leading lawyers for IP and IP Litigation in the 2026 edition of Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada. This recognition affirms our renowned reputation and exceptional expertise in intellectual property. 

A key reference for Canada’s top legal professionals, Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada highlights highly ranked lawyers across different practice areas identified through a survey. 

Congratulations to the following practitioners on their recognition: 

Intellectual Property (IP) 

• Daniel Bereskin 
• Janice Bereskin 
• Mark Biernacki 
• Christian Bolduc 
• Isi Caulder 
• Noel Courage 
• Mark Evans 
• Philip Lapin 
• Matthew Zischka 

IP Litigation

• François Guay 

The full list of Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada is available to view online.