Client-Focused. Peer-Recognized. Pink Larkin Lawyers Named in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026
Pink Larkin is proud to have 16 lawyers recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.
The Best Lawyers in Canada is a respected peer-review publication in the legal field. Its selection process involves confidential surveys in which legal professionals evaluate their peers, resulting in a list of lawyers who exemplify the highest standards in the profession.
In addition to the lawyers named in the 2026 rankings outlined below, Jillian Houlihan (Administrative and Public Law) and Michael Blades (Corporate and Commercial Litigation) have also received 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” honours in the Halifax region. This accolade is awarded to the lawyer who receives the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and location — with only one lawyer selected per category each year.
Jason Edwards has also been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, which highlights lawyers in the early stages of their careers who are making a strong impact in private practice.
These recognitions reflect the regard of their peers across the legal community. Among clients, these lawyers are known for strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to service that drives meaningful results.
Pink Larkin lawyers named in The Best Lawyers in Canada:
- Andrew Nielsen in Labour and Employment
- Bettina Quistgaard in Employee Benefits and Labour and Employment
- Chris Robinson, K.C. in Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Law, and Personal Injury Litigation
- David C. Wallbridge in Labour and Employment
- David J. Roberts in Labour and Employment
- Gordon N. Forsyth, K.C. in Labour and Employment
- Jillian Houlihan in Administrative and Public Law, Education Law, and Labour and Employment
- Joël Michaud, K.C. in Labour and Employment
- Kimberley H. W. Turner, K.C. in Labour and Employment and Legal Malpractice Law
- Michael Blades in Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Kevin Gibson, K.C. in Construction Law
- Michael Murphy in Labour and Employment
- Ronald A. Pink, K.C. in Employee Benefits Law and Labour and Employment
- Ronald E. Pizzo in Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment
- Thomas G. O’Neil, K.C. in Class Action Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Insurance Law.