We are delighted to share that partners Gillian Dingle, Anne Merminod, Linda Plumpton, and Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad. E., have been featured in Benchmark Litigation’s 2025 edition of the Top 100 Women in Litigation guide. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Linda and Sylvie have been recognized in this publication, the fourth consecutive year that Gillian has been recognized, and the first time Anne has been recognized.
Gillian is the co-head of Torys’ Securities Defence practice, bringing exceptional legal acumen and deep market expertise to every matter ranging from securities litigation to class actions. She has been celebrated numerous times by the legal community, including being recognized as a top litigator by Chambers Canada, The Legal 500, Lexpert, Best Lawyers in Canada, and more.
Anne’s class actions practice is focused primarily on product liability, drug and medical devices, privacy breaches and consumer complaints before all levels of courts, often in the context of multijurisdictional litigation. A highly experienced and committed litigator, Anne serves as President and Executive Committee Member of the Class Actions Section of the Canadian Bar Association (Québec Division); Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Class Actions Committee; and President of the Barreau du Québec’s annual National Conference on Class Actions.
As chair of Torys’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, Linda is an esteemed litigator known for her vast experience across competition litigation, class action defence, corporate/commercial disputes and securities litigation. Having appeared as counsel in the Supreme Court of Canada, in all levels of court in Ontario, and in the Federal Court, Linda has been recognized numerous times by the legal community. She received the 2023 OBA Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation; the Women’s Executive Network’s 2020 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award; and the Canadian Law Awards’ 2020 Litigator of the Year Award, among others.
With a formidable track record supporting clients in their highest-profile disputes, Sylvie is recognized as one of Canada’s top litigators and leads Torys’ Montréal office and national Class Actions practice. Her outstanding legal acumen has earned her distinguished recognition throughout her career, including being listed on Benchmark Litigation’s Top 50 Women Litigators in Canada list, and being named 2021 Litigator of the Year by the Canadian Law Awards and 2021 Product Liability Litigator of the Year at the Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards.
Congratulations Gillian, Anne, Linda and Sylvie on this superb accomplishment!
Benchmark Litigation chooses its Top 100 Women Litigators by researching the country’s leading female litigators who have participated in some of the most impactful litigation matters over the past year and who have received exceptional feedback from both their clients and peers. You can learn more about the methodology process and find additional details for this list on Benchmark Litigation’s website.
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