National (January 5, 2026) — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) today announced the appointment of 23 new partners, a strategic expansion of its leadership team designed to address the complex challenges and opportunities facing today’s businesses.
Effective January 1, 2026, this cohort significantly deepens the firm's bench strength across all five offices and numerous practice areas, reflecting a concerted investment in the expertise clients demand to navigate an evolving global market. These promotions reflect the firm's commitment to cultivating the talent and expertise needed to deliver forward-thinking solutions for our clients.
"Each of these exceptional lawyers represents the leadership and client commitment that drive our firm's success," said David Di Paolo, national managing partner and CEO. "Their appointments demonstrate our dedication to anticipating client needs and delivering the strategic guidance that drives business success."
Welcome to our newest partners:
Corporate & Capital Markets
- Walter Chen – Toronto
- Fabio Colias – Montréal
- Iñaki Gomez – Vancouver
- Valérie Olivier – Montréal
- Chelsea Papadatos – Toronto
- Katherine Stanger – Toronto
Specialized Business Law
- Jamin Chen – Toronto
- Anthony Deluca – Toronto
- Éléa Hardy-Charbonnier – Vancouver
- Kevin Major-Hansford – Calgary
- Paul Murray – Toronto
- Noah Weinstein – Montréal
- Jacky Wong – Vancouver
Disputes Commercial & Construction
- Amanda Afeich – Montréal
- Mark Borgo – Toronto
- Paige Burnham – Vancouver
- Nicola Crema – Vancouver
- Antoine Gamache – Montréal
Specialized Disputes
- Noah Burshtein – Toronto
- Marie-Pier Emery – Montréal
- Vanessa Lapointe – Montréal
- Émilie Roy – Ottawa
- Matthew Sherman – Ottawa