February 11th, 2026

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP proudly congratulates partner Hilary Book on her recognition in the 2026 Lexpert 500 Leading Lawyers in Canada — Cross-Border Guide. This distinguished directory, published annually by Lexpert, profiles Canada’s foremost legal practitioners across a range of practice areas and serves as a trusted resource for U.S. attorneys, in-house counsel, and business professionals seeking Canadian legal expertise for cross-border matters.

Hilary’s Practice and Achievements

Hilary Book focuses her trial and appellate litigation practice on complex commercial disputes. Her work spans contractual and shareholder disputes, commercial real estate litigation, professional negligence claims, and fraud and conspiracy matters. She brings nearly two decades of courtroom experience to every case. Her particular strengths include forensic accounting issues, asset-freezing orders, and civil contempt proceedings — areas that frequently arise in cross-border disputes.

Her standing in the legal community extends well beyond directory recognition. Hilary currently serves as President of The Advocates’ Society for the 2025–2026 term, leading Canada’s preeminent association of litigation counsel, representing more than 6,000 members nationwide. Benchmark Canada has named her a Litigation Star and placed her on its Top 100 Women in Litigation list. She also holds a fellowship with the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only society that selects members on the basis of excellence and ethical reputation.

Hilary has contributed meaningfully to the profession through her leadership roles. She chaired The Advocates’ Society’s Standing Committee on Advocacy and Policy. She also led the task force behind Delay No Longer, a call for action addressing systemic delay in Canada’s civil justice system.

AGM’s Commitment to Cross-Border Excellence

Hilary’s recognition in the Lexpert 500 Cross-Border Guide reflects Affleck Greene McMurtry’s longstanding commitment to delivering skilled and effective advocacy in complex, high-stakes disputes, including those with cross-border dimensions. The firm remains dedicated to providing practical, strategic counsel to clients navigating commercial litigation and competition law challenges across jurisdictions.

About the Lexpert 500 Cross-Border Guide

The Lexpert 500 stands as one of Canada’s most authoritative guides to legal talent. Each year, thousands of lawyers across the country take part in a rigorous peer-review survey to consider leaders in their respective fields. Rankings reflect genuine professional recognition from peers who are familiar with a lawyer’s knowledge, experience, and quality of work. A spot in the Cross-Border edition signals that a lawyer ranks among the most highly regarded in Canada for international advisory work.

About Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP is a Toronto-based litigation and competition law boutique. The firm advises and represents businesses in complex commercial litigation, competition law, and regulatory matters. AGM delivers practical legal, business, and risk-management solutions for clients ranging from major financial institutions to governments and mid- to large-sized enterprises. Learn more at agmlawyers.com.