12 KRB Lawyers Get Top Rankings in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2026

KRB is honoured to share that 12 of our lawyers collectively stand out as exceptional lawyers, with 38 rankings across 13 areas of practice in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 guide. This includes 3 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™, a distinction awarded to early-career lawyers for outstanding professional excellence.

In addition, KRB has received notable distinctions for having the most recognized lawyers of any firm in the following categories:

• State Awards: Top-Listed in Quebec in Asset-Based Lending Practice with 5 lawyers
• Metro Awards: Top-Listed in Montréal in Asset-Based Lending Practice with 5 lawyers

Best Lawyers recognizes exceptional lawyers from more than 35 countries and 170 practice areas, based on consistently impressive ratings from top peers in the legal field.

This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence, business-minded approach, and dedication to client success. It also reflects the collaborative efforts of our entire team in driving results for our clients.

9 lawyers recognized across 12 practices in Best Lawyers in Canada:

Spanning a wide range of practice areas, this recognition underscores the breadth and depth of our team’s legal expertise, their unwavering commitment to excellence, and the enduring trust they continue to earn from both clients and peers.

• Marie-Claude David (Recognized since 2025) – Commercial Leasing Law, Real Estate Law
• J. Robert Doyle (Recognized since 2006) – Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Equipment Finance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Project Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Structured Finance Law
• Barbara Farina (Recognized since 2020) – Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Project Finance Law, Venture Capital Law
• Chris Karambatsos (Recognized since 2024) – Asset-Based Lending Practice, Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law
• Diana Lyrintzis (Recognized since 2024) – Asset-Based Lending Practice, Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
• Matthew W.P. McLaughlin (Recognized since 2022) – Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Director and Officer Liability Practice
• Laurie Meitin (Recognized since 2025) – Corporate Law
• Cettina Ragusa (Newly Ranked in 2026) – Commercial Leasing Law
• Suzanne Villeneuve (Newly Ranked in 2026) – Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Real Estate Law

3 lawyers recognized across 5 practices in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada

The “Ones to Watch” recognize the new generation of Canadian lawyers who are recognized for outstanding professional excellence in Canada. We are proud of our 3  lawyers who were presented with this distinction.

• Antoine Hammam (Recognized since 2025) – Corporate and Commercial Litigation
• Jeff Li (Newly Ranked in 2026) – Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Laurie Propeck (Recognized since 2025) – Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Best Lawyers uses a peer-review methodology to identify top legal talent across Canada and internationally. Their process captures the informed views of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues. Being recognized through this process is a meaningful endorsement of professional excellence from within the broader legal space.

Congratulations to all for these outstanding achievements!