We are proud to be ranked once again in the Chambers and Partners Canada Directory, 2025 Edition, in the following areas:
Real Estate: Mainly Mid-Market (Ontario), with clients stating, "Blaney McMurtry goes the extra mile in learning and understanding our policies and our risk appetite for each deal" and "Any time I have a difficult or complicated file, this firm and the lawyers we work with are trusted sources of knowledge and expertise."
Blaneys' partners Brett Tkatch, Shawn Wolfson and Steven Jeffery are recognized as “Notable Practitioners”.
Brett Tkatch's client notes, "He provides us with great insight and strong counsel in negotiations, which has allowed us to confidently complete complicated transactions."
Of Shawn Wolfson, one source says, "He is a business-minded lawyer with strong business acumen, a practical approach, and is also effective in negotiations."
One of Steven Jefferey's clients stated, "Steven Jeffery knows our business better than most, which allows him to give us an excellent service."
Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded (Ontario), with respondents describing Blaneys as a popular law firm among Toronto clients for transactions in the mid-market and noting that our corporate/commercial group handles a range of acquisition and financing matters. One source says, "Blaney McMurtry is knowledgeable, experienced and efficient; it's a first-class firm."
Blaneys' partners Dan Giantsopoulos, John Papadakis, and Steve Popoff, are ranked as "Recognised Practitioners".
Sources say Dan Giantsopoulos has, "provided tremendous strategic and day-to-day advice for our company."
John Papadakis is described as, "very knowledgeable, trustworthy and finds a way to negotiate terms that are fair to the client."
Sources commend Steve Popoff on his client service, stating, "Steve is very knowledgeable and accommodating" and that he is "very responsive and helpful."
Insurance: Dispute Resolution (Nationwide - Canada), with respondents stating that the team: "offers several levels of expertise, and they assign our counsel accordingly"; "provided guidance all the way through the process"; "[they] ensure a sound plan of action is present."
Blaneys' partner, Anthony Gatensby is ranked as 'Up and Coming' with sources saying, "Anthony Gatensby is excellent with clients."
Blaneys' partner Andrea Rush is once again recognized in Intellectual Property (Nationwide - Canada), as an experienced intellectual property lawyer with notable expertise in both trade mark and copyright law. She assists clients with all manner of issues including transactions, strategy and enforcement.
To learn more about Blaneys' 2025 rankings, visit the Chambers Canada website here.