We are proud to be ranked once again this year in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide, 2023 Edition, in the following:
Practice Ranking:
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth – Canada: Sources described the department as "an excellent team of lawyers that are well suited to handle complex and sophisticated matters" and having “significant courtroom experience and are able to provide their clients with sophisticated guidance and expertise."
Lawyer Rankings:
Blaneys' partner Jim Edney is top-ranked in the area of Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth, with a source describing him as having “a high level of sophistication and a practical level of client service" and "keen awareness of commercial issues and what the optimal strategy is to achieve the best outcome for the client."
Blaneys' partner Margaret Rintoul is top-ranked in Private Wealth Disputes – Canada and ranked in Private Wealth Law - Canada. Sources describe her as "a very capable, experienced and practical lawyer who has a high level of sophistication in the area of estates and trusts". Another commentator, adds: "Margaret understood the complicated issues well, and didn't complicate them further."
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 great grasp of the law and a bright future." Another commentator, adds: "Joe works extremely hard to achieve the best results for his clients. He is very intelligent and has a keen understanding of the issues."
"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.