Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, commonly referred to as Blakes, is a Canadian law firm that delivers business centred legal solutions in Canada and around the world. The firm has been at the forefront of its profession for more than 170 years and traces its standard of excellence back to 1856. It is grateful to clients for their ongoing recognition of the results achieved together.

Blakes serves as trusted advisers to business leaders and emerging entrepreneurs whose vision defines the modern business landscape. The firm acts as tireless advocates for its clients and builds relationships with dedicated people. It measures its own success by the results it achieves for those it represents.

The firm works as a team player that collaborates across disciplines and geographies. Blakes partners closely with clients to develop thoughtful solutions and commercially actionable advice. This approach supports businesses through transformational moments and day to day operations alike. The firm focuses on client needs and develops practical solutions that drive success.

Blakes maintains offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, New York and London. This broad presence allows the firm to assist clients doing business in Canada and international markets with consistent, results focused counsel.

For the seventh consecutive year, Blakes ranked as a market leader in Chambers Canada 2026, receiving Band 1 rankings in 33 practice areas. The firm was also named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026 and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2025.

Blakes champions the communities in which its people live and work. The firm strives to build a more inclusive legal profession and create a culture of respect and inclusion.

Services

• Strategic counsel
• Business centred legal solutions
• Cybersecurity advisory
• Foreign investment guidance
• Merger planning and review
• Doing business in Canada guidance