Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
| Headquarters | Toronto |
|---|---|
| No. of offices | 3 |
| No. of attorneys | 242 |
| Major practice areas | General practice (business law) |
| Date founded | 1895 (Phillips & Vineberg); 1961 (Davies Ward & Beck); 2001 (Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg) |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Website | www.dwpv.com |
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is one of Canada’s “Seven Sisters” law firms with offices in Toronto, Montréal and New York City.[1] The firm is focused on business law and acts on a wide range of commercial and financial matters on behalf of its Canadian, United States and international clients.[2]
Commonly referred to as “Davies”, the firm works for a wide range of public and private companies, as well as governments, regulatory bodies and international agencies.[3]
History
The firm was formed on February 1, 2001, through the merger of two companies: Davies Ward & Beck, founded in 1961, and Phillips & Vineberg, founded in 1895.[4]
Recognition
The 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada ranks Davies as a leading Canadian firm in corporate transactions.[5]
The Practical Law Company lists Davies as a "Leading" corporate/M&A firm[6] and lists a large number of individual lawyers at Davies as "Endorsed".[7]
See also
References
- ^ "What are the Seven Sisters Law Firms in Canada?". Careerinlaw.net | CA. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP". chambers.com. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "GCR 100 - 15th Edition - Global Competition Review". globalcompetitionreview.com. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Toronto, Montreal law firms merge". The Globe and Mail. 2000-11-23. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Find the best lawyers in Canada using the Lexpert Directory | Lexpert". www.lexpert.ca. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Practical Law Company, Corporate/M&A (firm recommendations)".
- ^ "Practical Law Company, Corporate/M&A (individual recommendations)".