In recognition of their professional excellence, Best Lawyers has recognized 68 Bennett Jones lawyers in 34 categories in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2016 guide. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide.

The firm is also top listed in Calgary for aviation and technology law, as well as top listed in Alberta for aviation and intellectual property law.

The Bennett Jones lawyers receiving the Lawyer of the Year award for being a single outstanding lawyer in each practice area within a designated metropolitan area are:

Patrick J. Brennan, Aviation Law
Stephen D. Burns, Technology Law
David W. Bursey, Energy Law
John N. Craig, QC, Construction Law
Randal T. Hughes, Competition/Antitrust Law
Martin P. J. Kratz, QC, Information Technology Law
Patrick T. Maguire, Oil & Gas Law
Bradley G. Nemetz, QC, Product Liability Law
Chris D. Simard, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law