Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC) is proud to announce that all nine of our member firms have been recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms in Canada rankings by Best Lawyers.

Each firm earned a top-tier ranking for Insurance Law, many at both the national and regional levels, confirming RMC’s position as Canada’s leading insurance defence network. Across the country, RMC firms continue to set the standard for excellence in insurance law and related litigation fields.

Top Rankings in Insurance Law

Every RMC member firm achieved a Tier 1 ranking for Insurance Law in their respective regions, with several also recognized nationally:

Blaney McMurtry LLP (Toronto) – National Tier 1, Toronto Tier 1

CBM Lawyers (Edmonton) – Edmonton Tier 1

Cox & Palmer (Atlantic Canada) – National Tier 1; Tier 1 in Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, and St. John’s

Donati Maisonneuve  (Montreal) – National Tier 1, Montreal Tier 1

Fillmore Riley LLP (Winnipeg) – Winnipeg Tier 1

Kelly Santini LLP (Ottawa) – Ottawa Tier 1

McKercher LLP (Regina Tier 1, Saskatoon Tier 2)

Stein Monast LLP (Québec City) – Québec City Tier 1

SVR Lawyers (Calgary) – Calgary Tier 1

Additional Practice Area Recognitions

In addition to insurance law, RMC firms were recognized in numerous other leading categories, demonstrating their litigation strength across complementary areas.

Personal Injury Litigation

Cox & Palmer – National Tier 1

SVR Lawyers – National Tier 3, Calgary Tier 1

McKercher LLP – National Tier 2, Regina Tier 1, Saskatoon Tier 2

Professional Malpractice and Medical Negligence

Donati Maisonneuve – Montreal Tier 1

Stein Monast – Québec City Tier 1

McKercher LLP – Regina Tier 1, Saskatoon Tier 2

Cox & Palmer – Halifax Tier 1

SVR Lawyers – Calgary Tier 1

Product Liability and Director & Officer Liability

Donati Maisonneuve – Product Liability (Montreal Tier 2), D&O Liability (Montreal Tier 2)

Stein Monast – Product Liability (Québec City Tier 2)

Cox & Palmer – Product Liability (Halifax and St. John’s Tier 1), D&O Liability (St. John Tier 1)

SVR Lawyers – Product Liability (Calgary Tier 2)

These rankings reflect the strength of our member firms and the consistency of service that insurers and risk managers experience across Canada,