TDS Recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

published 03/23/2026

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) is proud to announce that twenty-one of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Lexpert Directory. This recognition highlights them as leaders in their respective practice areas across Manitoba and Canada. For our clients, this recognition confirms that they are working with business-oriented legal partners who understand the complexities of the Canadian marketplace.

Lawyers to Watch

We are especially proud to highlight three of our lawyers who have been named "Lawyers to Watch" this year. This designation reflects their growing influence and exceptional work in their respective fields:

• Stefan W. Drew in Asset Securitization
• Shoshanna Paul in Aboriginal Law
• Meghan Ross in Construction Law

Most Frequently Recommended

• John Stefaniuk, K.C. – Environmental Law

Recognized Leading Lawyers

The following lawyers have been recognized by their peers for their sustained expertise and leadership:

• Robert (Bob) Adkins, K.C. – Repeatedly Recommended, Aboriginal Law
• Michael Choiselat – Repeatedly Recommended, Banking & Financial Institutions
• Silvia De Sousa – Repeatedly Recommended, Information Technology
• Elmer Gomes – Repeatedly Recommended, Banking & Financial Institutions
• Adrian Frost – Repeatedly Recommended, Labour Relations (Management); Employment Law
• Bailey Harris – Repeatedly Recommended, Construction Law
• Keith LaBossiere, K.C. – Repeatedly Recommended, Labour Relations (Labour and Management)
• Barry MacTavish – Repeatedly Recommended, Labour Relations (Labour and Management)
• Ross McFadyen – Repeatedly Recommended, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring; Litigation - Corporate Commercial
• Drew Mitchell – Consistently Recommended, Banking & Financial Institutions
• Sacha Paul – Consistently Recommended, Aboriginal Law
• Jeff Pniowsky – Repeatedly Recommended, Litigation - Corporate Tax
• John Stefaniuk, K.C. – Repeatedly Recommended, Mining; Real Estate – Property Development
• Gregory Tallon – Repeatedly Recommended, Banking & Financial Institutions
• Bruce Taylor – Repeatedly Recommended, Banking & Financial Institutions; Insolvency & Financial Restructuring
• Lynda Troup – Repeatedly Recommended, Litigation - Corporate Commercial
• Terra Welsh – Repeatedly Recommended, Labour Relations (Management)
• Jonathan Woolley – Repeatedly Recommended, Construction Law

Why These Rankings Matter

The Canadian Lexpert Directory is an established resource for finding top legal talent in Canada. Published annually since 1997, it highlights leaders across 69 individual practice areas and 42 firm practice areas nationwide.

The 2026 edition marks the 30th anniversary of the directory. Its rankings are based on an exhaustive peer-survey process:

• Broad Outreach: Lexpert sent out 24,829 survey requests to law firm practitioners across the country.
• High Engagement: They received 18,222 completed surveys, representing a strong 73.39% response rate.

Because rankings are determined through peer evaluation, recognition in the directory reflects deep credibility within the legal community. This reinforces our position as a trusted, business-oriented legal partner for Canadian and U.S. corporate counsel seeking pragmatic representation that makes deals happen.

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Whether you are looking for cross-border legal support or local guidance, we have the experience to move your business forward.

TDS provides comprehensive legal support for businesses operating locally and internationally. As the exclusive member firm in Manitoba for Lex Mundi, we offer our clients seamless access to a network of independent law firms in more than 125 countries worldwide.

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