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Koskie Minsky LLP

Canada 2025

Overview

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The law firm of Koskie Minsky has established a unique reputation and position within the Canadian legal community as a firm of skilled counsel providing highly experienced and effective legal services to both public and private sector clients.

Widely acknowledged as one of Canada's pre-eminent firms in the areas of Class Action Litigation, Trade Union Labour Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Pension & Benefits, Koskie Minsky continues to build a flexible, multi-faceted practice.

Focussed on the needs of clients, we remain committed to providing authoritative and innovative counsel, cost-effective solutions, and client service of the highest possible quality. Koskie Minsky provides counsel in a wide variety of areas including:

Administrative Law
Class Actions
Commercial Disputes and Commercial Based Litigation
Construction Law
Employment Law
Human Rights and Equity Issues
Occupational Health and Safety
Pension and Benefits Law
Pension and Venture Fund Investments and Administration
Professional Malpractice and Insurance Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Union-Side Labour Law
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Issues

Koskie Minsky maintains a small-firm atmosphere and team-oriented practice. With the depth and breadth of knowledge and skill at our disposal, we can quickly assemble a professional team to suit the precise needs of each client. Our clients benefit from ongoing access to our skilled legal professionals, over 45 partners and associates, an experienced support staff, comprehensive research and litigation support.

Koskie Minsky devotes substantial resources to continuous monitoring and analysis of legal and public policy issues, which information is shared with clients through seminars, newsletters and training programs. The firm has a rich tradition of ongoing public and community service, providing input and counsel to various government and professional bodies. In addition, members of our firm hold leadership positions in the Law Society of Upper Canada, the governing body of Ontario's legal profession, and other professional associations. Most of the firm's partners have been ranked by the Best Lawyers organization as top practitioners in their respective fields.

The Student Program at Koskie Minsky provides students with the unique and invaluable opportunity to obtain experience in class actions, labour law, civil litigation and pensions and benefits law.

Koskie Minsky takes great pride in attracting and retaining individuals who are the best in their field. We have a friendly firm culture and a wonderful internal support network with a competitive benefits package.

Rankings

Koskie Minsky LLP is nationally ranked in 3 practice areas and regionally awarded in 7 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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"Law Firm of the Year" Awards (Canada)

2025 "Law Firm of the Year" in Class Action Litigation

National Rankings

Tier 1
Tier 1 for Class Action Litigation
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Construction Law
Tier 3 for Labour and Employment Law

Regional Rankings

Toronto
Tier 1 for Class Action Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Employee Benefits Law
Tier 1 for Labour and Employment Law
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice

Rankings

"Law Firm of the Year" Awards (Canada)

2025 "Law Firm of the Year" (Canada) in Class Action Litigation

National Rankings

Tier 1
Tier 1 for Class Action Litigation
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Construction Law
Tier 3 for Labour and Employment Law

Regional Rankings

Toronto
Tier 1 for Class Action Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Employee Benefits Law
Tier 1 for Labour and Employment Law
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice
Tier 2 for Insurance Law
Tier 3 for Workers' Compensation Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Employee Benefits Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Koskie Minsky LLP has 21 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Koskie Minsky LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Management and Personnel

Managing Partner
Jeffrey Long

Contacts

Department Head - Class Actions
Celeste Poltak 416-595-2701
Department Head - Labour
Laurie Kent 416-595-2708
Department Head - Litigation
Demetrios Yiokaris 416-595-2130
Department Head - Pension and Benefits
Roberto Tomassini 416-595-2116
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