Blakes Partner’s excellence in trial advocacy recognized with membership in the invitation-only academy.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is proud to announce that Partner Laura Cundari, FCIArb, has been inducted as a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) for her exceptional contributions to trial advocacy and commitment to the advancement of justice.
Based in our Vancouver office, Laura is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading litigators and arbitration counsel. Her practice spans complex commercial litigation and high-stakes arbitration across sectors including energy, mining, infrastructure, cannabis and technology. She has appeared before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has acted as counsel in major domestic and international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA and ad hoc rules.
Fellowship in the IATL is extended by invitation only, following a rigorous peer and judicial review process. The IATL’s distinguished membership spans 30 countries and is composed of trial lawyers who exemplify the highest standards of advocacy, professionalism and integrity.
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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, which named us Corporate Law Firm of the Year based on our performance in the 2025 edition. We regularly earn top recognition across multiple litigation and dispute resolution categories, including nine consecutive years as Arbitration Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards. 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.
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