McKenzie Lake Lawyers Recognized for Excellence by Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2024

Announcing the McKenzie Lake Honourees

McKenzie Lake Lawyers is proud to announce that two of our lawyers have been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers^®, while also being recognized among the Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2024 in their fields of practice. In addition, we have five lawyers named to Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 and three to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2024 list.

Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Best Lawyers in Canada 2024

Alfred A. Mamo (London, ON) – Family Law  
Alf has more than four decades of experience in family law, and this is his fifth time being named “Lawyer of the Year” in family law (London/Windsor). He has been recognized by Best Lawyer since its inaugural 2006 edition, and is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in family law. 

Michael J. Peerless (London, ON) – Class Action Litigation & Product Liability Law 
With 30 years of experience, this is Mike’s fourth time being named “Lawyer of the Year” in product liability law (London/Windsor). He is also a three-time “Lawyer of the Year” recipient in class action litigation. Mike has been recognized by Best Lawyers each year since its inception in 2006, and is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in class action litigation and product liability law. 

Named Best Lawyers in Canada 2024

Matthew Baer (London, ON) – Class Action Litigation 
Matt has 20 years of experience, and has worked on leading Canadian class actions — particularly those involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021, and is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in class action litigation. 

James Elsley (London, ON) – Corporate Law 
Jim has practiced real estate development and business law for 12 years, advising on all aspects of real property transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate restructurings, and secured lending transactions. He is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in Corporate Law. 

Lisa A. Fraser (London, ON) – Personal Injury Litigation 
For 22 years, Lisa’s practice has focused on plaintiff personal injury cases helping people who have been seriously injured. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022, and is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in personal injury litigation. 

Michael Henley (Guelph, ON) – Corporate Law 
Mike is a business and real estate lawyer with 13 years of experience who advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, succession planning, bank financing, commercial real estate transactions, and agricultural industry matters. He is also a Certified Agricultural Farm Advisor. Mike is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in corporate law. 

Daniel So (Victoria, BC) – Franchise Law  
Dan works with franchisors, master franchise owners and multi-unit franchisees. A guest expert on CBC’s Fortune Hunters and a franchise consultant for the producers of Dragons’ Den, Dan has also been named by Franchise Times as a Legal Eagle. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022, and is named among the Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 in franchise law. 

Named “Ones to Watch”

We are pleased to also announce that three McKenzie Lake lawyers have been recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to lawyers who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Hilary Jenkins (London, ON) – Family Law 
For seven years, Hilary has been striving Hilary to achieve positive resolutions for her clients and their families, minimizing conflict and efficiently moving matters forward. She is recognized among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024 in family law.

Catherine Shearer (London, ON / Guelph, ON) – Personal Injury Litigation 
Catherine has dedicated her practice to helping those who have suffered life-changing injuries and the devastating effects of such injuries. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022, and is named among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024 in personal injury litigation. 

Chelsea Smith (London, ON) – Class Action Litigation 
For six years, Chelsea has helped provide access to justice for people who might otherwise be unable to pursue their claims, while also enhancing bilingual capacity for legal professionals in Ontario. he is recognized among the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024 in class action litigation. 

Peer-Reviewed, Through and Through 

“Our methodology for determining these awards remains the same as it did when Best Lawyers was founded four decades ago: peer-review. Lawyers are the best resource to provide feedback on the caliber of work performed by their peers.” – Best Lawyers

In operation for more than 40 years, Best Lawyers employs a rigorous peer-review process to narrow down nominees and select lawyers for inclusion. Learn more about the Best Lawyers methodology. 

Congratulations to all the McKenzie Lake lawyers recognized.

Please join us in congratulating all ten of our lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers this year, for their incredible achievements!