We are proud to be ranked once again this year in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide, 2022 Edition, in the following areas:
Practice Ranking:
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth – Canada: Sources described the department as "a talented and intelligent team offering a range of services to cover both family law and estate litigation" and “very approachable and responsive." The interviewee added, “When I send an email…, I receive a response very quickly."
Lawyer Rankings:
Blaneys' partner Jim Edney is top-ranked in the area of Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth, with a source describing him as “an effective litigator" and "a pleasure to deal with.” Another source described him as a “seasoned, very experienced lawyer who is proactive with both his client and opposing counsel." Another commentator, adds: "I've been impressed with how strategic James is in the cases we have worked together."
Blaneys' partner Margaret Rintoul is top-ranked in Private Wealth Disputes – Canada and ranked in Private Wealth Law - Canada. Sources describe her as "a first-rate lawyer" and say, "She is very client-friendly and she is great at providing practical advice. She is definitely someone you want in your corner". Another commentator, adds: "I think she is extremely knowledgeable on the law, she is very fair and reasonable in her approach and she does a brilliant job for her clients."
Blaneys' partner Joseph Slavec is ranked as Up and Coming in the area of Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth, with a source describing him as having, "a tremendous work ethic and always strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his client. He brings a high level of sophistication to each case as well as a vision of the end game.
"To read more about Blaneys’ rankings in Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - Canada, click here.
To read more about Blaneys’ rankings in Private Wealth Law - Canada and Private Wealth Disputes - Canada, click here.