October 4-9 • Copenhagen
Torys & IBA
Torys is a business law firm with a reputation for exceptional legal work and best-in-class client service. Learn more about us and our 2026 IBA delegates.
We bring novel thinking and clarity to execute deals across Canada and around the world.
Unparalleled legal service.
Each year our lawyers are recognized as market leaders. We are proud of our reputation for legal excellence. 81% of our Canadian partners are ranked by Chambers Canada, the highest percentage among Chambers’ Elite-ranked firms.
We are active dealmakers.
Clients turn to us for their largest, most complex transactions. In the last twelve months, we have advised on M&A transactions totaling in excess of $97 billion.
>$97B
M&A deal value in the last 12 months
81%
Chambers-ranked Canadian partners
68
Jurisdictions in the last 18 months
Investing in Canada
Sector-by-sector guidance on the opportunities and strategies shaping investment in Canada.
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Notable work
- Proposed C$6.7 billion acquisition of one of Canada's largest real estate investment trustsTorys is acting as counsel to Blackstone Real Estate, as part of a consortium of co-purchasers, in the proposed C$6.7 billion acquisition of all assets of H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, one of Canada's largest real estate investment trustsRead more
- G7’s first small modular reactorTorys is acting as counsel to Ontario Power Generation on all aspects of its project to develop Ontario’s first on-grid small modular reactor (“SMR”) technology at the site of its Darlington New Nuclear Project, part of a pan-Canadian national approach to facilitate the development of SMR nuclear projects in CanadaRead more
- Anglo American US$57 billion merger of equals with TeckTorys is acting as counsel to Anglo American in its proposed merger of equals with Teck Resources to create a US$57 billion global critical minerals champion and one of the top five global copper producers in the worldRead more
- Québec privacy class action alleging data monetizationTorys is acting as counsel to an AI-powered lead generation and sales communication platform for businesses in a proposed class action in Québec alleging the unauthorized collection, use, and commercialization of private data
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Torys works regularly with clients and stakeholders around the world on major transactions, cutting-edge projects and high-profile disputes. We often find ourselves on the forefront of legal work, collaborating across industries and in a multidisciplinary way that allows our team to bring the best ideas forward.
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Speaking engagements
- Oct 6, 2026Where is the US Supreme Court? What are the contrasts with the Supreme Courts of Canada and Mexico in terms of safeguarding the constitution, fundamental principles of democracy, and the rule of law? with Arif Virani
- Oct 7, 2026Most relevant 2025 class actions cases with Anne Merminod
- Oct 8, 2026Mentorship and legacy: building the next generation of leaders with Darien Leung
Services
- TransactionsOur reputation for deal acumen comes from sophisticated multidisciplinary thinking and our close, longstanding working relationships with clients, guiding them in their most important transactions.Learn more
- Advisory and RegulatoryWe guide clients through complex regulatory frameworks across markets and geographies. We regularly advise on compliance, consumer protection and privacy issues, as well as on advisory matters including ESG initiatives, data governance and strategy.Learn more
- Disputes and InvestigationsOur nationwide disputes practice includes some of the most sophisticated litigators in the country. Bet-the-company commercial claims, class actions, complex arbitrations—we have a decades-long track record of domestic and international experience.Learn more
- ProjectsTorys acts on some of the most significant, first-of-kind projects in the market. Our team is known for their capabilities in helping clients in the projects ecosystem to plan, procure, build, and finance major capital projects across North America.Learn more
What our clients say
“The firm is a market leader in Canada. Their depth of talent, relationship with clients and sophistication internally makes them a go-to in Canada for complex M&A transactions.”
— Chambers Canada, 2026
— Chambers Canada, 2026
Thought leadership
Insight
Government of Canada makes significant changes to energy project approvals process
Amendments to the Physical Activities Regulations removes seven types of energy projects from IAA review requirements.
Sep 11, 2026
Insight
AI compute infrastructure
The federal government’s AI for All strategy outlines a framework for developing Canada’s capabilities while protecting Canadian jobs, privacy, and security. Procuring energy, securing regulatory approvals, and approaching public buy-in are some of the challenges facing the provinces, municipalities and project proponents.
Insight
Critical minerals
As demand for critical minerals intensifies globally, Canada is responding with ambitious policy reforms and billions of dollars in new investment programs. Private capital will be essential.
News
News
Chambers Canada ranks 81% of Torys’ Canadian partners in its 2026 guide
Sep 25, 2025
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John Emanoilidis on navigating increased regulatory complexity in Canadian M&A
Sep 11, 2026
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Best Lawyers recognizes 179 Torys lawyers in its 2027 guide
Congratulations to everyone named in the 21st edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada and the 6th edition of The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch guides.
Sep 3, 2026