The 2027 Best Law Firms Canada Legal Market Report

The Best Law Firms: Canada Legal Market Report returns for its third edition, drawing on survey responses from 372 law firms across nine provinces. Those firms employ nearly 18,800 lawyers, more than 15% of the nation’s practitioners.

This year’s findings cover revenue performance, alternative fee arrangements, artificial intelligence adoption, client strategies, marketing ROI and pro bono work.

From double-digit revenue gains and small firms outearning their larger rivals to AI moving from pilot projects into everyday practice while the billable hour holds firm, the report offers a clear picture of where the Canadian legal market stands today.

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