April 29, 2026
Torys is pleased to share that 22 of its litigators from across practices areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys for their considerable achievements and leading litigation work in Canada.
This year, partner Jeremy Opolsky has been named a Top 50 Trial Lawyer for the first time. Jeremy brings a sophisticated approach to dispute strategy and advocacy, drawing on extensive experience before courts across Canada. His work has played a meaningful role in advancing and shaping new areas of law. He continues to earn growing recognition within the legal community and is consistently ranked as a leading litigator by publications including Chambers Canada, Benchmark Litigation, Benchmark Canada, Lexpert and more.
Additionally, partner and chair of Torys’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice Linda Plumpton is recognized as a Top 50 Trial Lawyer for the seventh consecutive year. Partners Nicole Mantini and Sarah Whitmore have also been elevated to Litigation Star.
The list below outlines all Torys lawyers who were recognized in this year’s guide:
The Benchmark Canada Top 50 Trial Lawyers list is made up of an elite group of partners who have been venerated by peers and clients as being the best in breed at the nuanced practice of trial law, with this acclaim supported by representative work (public or confidential) to exemplify this status. You can learn more about the methodology process and find additional details for this list on Benchmark Litigation’s website.
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