McKenzie Lake Lawyers Recognized Again as Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

Announcing Our Honourees

McKenzie Lake is proud to announce several of our lawyers have been named to the Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ lists. These distinctions are based entirely on peer reviews and are a testament to our lawyers’ professionalism, integrity, and dedication to client service.

We are especially proud to see many of our lawyers receive this recognition year after year, as well as to see continued recognition for emerging talents Hilary R. Jenkins and Chelsea Smith on the Ones to Watch list. Their continued inclusion reflects the depth and consistency of excellence across our team.

Why This Recognition Matters

These accolades reflect both individual accomplishment and the collective strength of McKenzie Lake as a firm. Recognition through Best Lawyers is grounded in peer feedback and highlights the value our clients and colleagues place in our work.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to witness our lawyers continue to grow—many maintaining their esteemed reputations year after year, while others, like Hilary and Chelsea, continue to be recognized as emerging talents,” says Matthew Villeneuve, Managing Partner. “These honours underscore our firm’s dedication to mentorship, professional development, client-centred excellence, and meaningful contribution to our broader community.”

Named Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

Guelph, ON

• Kyle Hampson – Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law

• Michael Henley – Corporate Law

• Thomas Manes – Mergers and Acquisitions Law

• Mike McCluskey – Corporate and Commercial Litigation

London, ON

• David C. Arntfield – Corporate Law

• Matthew Baer – Class Action Litigation

• Julie Zamprogna Ballès – Health Care Law

• James Elsley – Corporate Law

• Lisa A. Fraser – Personal Injury Litigation

• Alfred A. Mamo – Family Law
  • Best Lawyers honouree since its inaugural 2006 edition

• Richard McLaren – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

• Elisabeth Mullin – Corporate Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026

London, ON

• Hilary R. Jenkins – Family Law

• Chelsea Smith – Class Action Litigation

Please join us in congratulating all of our 2026 honourees!