3 September 2026

17 KRB Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers Rankings

KRB is proud to announce that 17 of its lawyers received a total of 40 recognitions across 15 practice areas in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™.

17 lawyers | 40 recognitions | 15 practice areas

These results reflect the breadth of our legal expertise, the strength of our multidisciplinary team and our ongoing commitment to providing clients across Canada with strategic legal advice that advances their business objectives.

The Best Lawyers in Canada™

  • Marie-Claude David – Commercial Leasing Law; Real Estate Law
  • François Dupuis – Banking and Finance Law
  • Barbara Farina – Asset-Based Lending Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Project Finance Law; Venture Capital Law
  • Michael Gaon – Asset-Based Lending Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law; Equipment Finance Law; Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Chris Karambatsos – Asset-Based Lending Practice; Commercial Leasing Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Real Estate Law
  • Diana Lyrintzis – Asset-Based Lending Practice; Commercial Leasing Law; Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
  • Matthew W. P. McLaughlin – Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Directors and Officers Liability Practice
  • Vivianne Nguyen Lapointe – Real Estate Law
  • Cettina Ragusa – Commercial Leasing Law
  • Suzanne Villeneuve – Asset-Based Lending Practice; Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ highlights lawyers earlier in their careers who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence.

The Best Lawyers rankings are based on a peer-review process designed to recognize professional excellence within the legal profession.

We congratulate all our recognized lawyers. Their expertise, leadership and dedication contribute to the excellence of our firm and the success of our clients.

View the complete rankings on the Best Lawyers website.

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