Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), Canada’s elite business law firm, has promoted 14 lawyers to its partnership.
“Congratulations to all of our new Blakes partners. They are all exceptional lawyers, are committed to our clients, and take a commercial approach to the practice of law. They have consistently delivered exceptional results for our clients,” said Firm Chair Geoff Belsher.
“We are proud to welcome these exceptional lawyers into our partnership,” added Blakes Managing Partner Bryson Stokes. “Each one is a valued member of the Firm, the client teams they are part of and the communities in which they live. We celebrate their achievements and look forward to watching them continue to excel in the next stage of their careers.”
Our New Partners
Row 1 (Left to Right)
- Elena Balkos, Tax, Toronto
- Robert Frazer, Corporate & Commercial, Toronto
- Brady Gordon, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and International Trade, Vancouver
- Liam Kelley, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Toronto
- Evan Krakower, Corporate & Commercial, Montréal
Row 2 (Left to Right)
- Liz Litwack-Landsberg, Capital Markets, Toronto
- Yasmina Mavani, Corporate & Commercial, Toronto
- Joe McGrade, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment, Toronto
- Caitlin McIntyre, Restructuring & Insolvency, Toronto
- Ashton Menuz, Energy & Energy Infrastructure, Calgary
Row 3 (Left to Right)
- Mathieu Nolin, Infrastructure, Montréal
- Randell Trombley, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Calgary
- Aaron Zambonin, Financial Services, Calgary
- Nathan Zaseybida, Energy & Energy Infrastructure, Calgary
About Blakes
At Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), we serve a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated network of offices provides clients with access to the Firm’s full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law.
Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to earn top rankings and accolades. The Firm consistently stands out as a market leader in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, holding the most nationwide Band 1 practice rankings of any firm in the 2026 edition. In addition, our lawyers continue to be recognized as leaders in their fields in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading guide to lawyers.
