McKenzie Lake Lawyers named Top 10 Ontario Regional Firm for 2025

McKenzie Lake Lawyers has been named for the fourth time, as a Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for 2025-2026. 

“We are very proud to be recognized alongside the other outstanding firms in the region.  Thank you to all our clients, colleagues and friends that voted for us. This recognition is in part the result of our team’s continued dedication to servicing our clients – an effort that cannot be underestimated as it requires more than a team or a village to deliver. It requires an enormous collaborative effort supporting and recognizing the value of every person and every role within the firm that contributes to this shared goal”, 
– Matthew J. Villeneuve, McKenzie Lake’s Managing Partner.

In addition to this accolade, McKenzie Lake Lawyers has received several other prestigious recognitions in 2025. The firm was named in Canada’s inaugural “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers®, highlighting our expertise and commitment to excellence. Furthermore, thirteen lawyers were recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 list and two lawyers named in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2025 list. “These recognitions reflect the talent and commitment to service our team provides to clients every day”, said Associate Managing Partner Jim Elsley.

Founded in 1998 in London, Ontario, following the merger of two firms with roots extending back to the 1930s, McKenzie Lake has consistently expanded its expertise across various business, personal, and family law practice areas. 

McKenzie Lake boasts a team of over 55 lawyers, supported by a dedicated administrative and legal staff. The firm continues to deliver exceptional service and innovative legal solutions from its locations in London and Guelph, Ontario.

About 2025 Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms:

Canadian Lawyer asked readers to vote for the top full-service regional firms in Ontario. In the survey, which took place between October 14 to November 8, 2024, respondents were asked to rank up to 10 firms from a long list provided. They were also given the option to add a firm not included in that list. The respondents were asked to vote for firms based on their regional service coverage, client base, notable mandates, service excellence, and legal expertise.

To qualify for the list and be voted for, firms had to have offices in Ontario exclusively and offer a wide range of legal services, including corporate and litigation.

Voters ranked the nominees from 1 to 10, with first-place votes earning 10 points and points decreasing by one up to one point for a 10th-place vote. Points were added up and the firms were ranked accordingly.  The quantitative results were combined with the Lexpert peer survey results, where applicable, along with feedback from respected senior members of the bar.

To view McKenzie Lake’s recent awards, please see our Accolades page.

You can also read the press release on the Canadian Lawyer website.