Firm Description

Since its inception in 1973, Heenan Blaikie has become one of the leading law firms in Canada. With an outstanding track record in labour and employment law, business law, litigation, tax law, entertainment law and intellectual property, Heenan Blaikie delivers comprehensive legal advice and innovative business solutions to clients across Canada and abroad from our offices in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, and our representative offices in Singapore and Paris.

In 2011, Chambers Global recognized 28 of the firm’s lawyers as leaders in their fields. Heenan Blaikie was ranked overall in eight practice areas, with a Band 1 ranking in Employment, Labour and Pensions.

Today the firm is more than 550 lawyers and professionals strong and is still growing. It continues to thrive as a result of the excellence and cost effectiveness of our services, and the value that we place on relationships with our clients. Our clients range in size from start-ups to many of North America’s largest public companies, public institutions including hospitals and universities, and government bodies. We also represent international clients seeking to protect and expand their interests in Canada.

Heenan Blaikie has within its ranks a number of prominent individuals who have made their mark on the national and international stage, including the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, former Prime Minister of Canada. Another former Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, also acted as counsel to the firm for the last 16 years of his life after retiring from politics.