March 19th, 2026

Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by Lexpert in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory — the landmark 30th Anniversary Edition of Canada’s pre-eminent legal rankings publication. This year’s recognition spans partners and Senior Counsel alike, across all three of AGM’s core practice areas.

2026 Lexpert-Ranked Lawyers

Hilary Book, Partner — recognized as Most Frequently Recommended in Corporate/Commercial Litigation, the highest designation in the Lexpert peer review rankings. Hilary’s practice encompasses shareholder disputes, commercial real estate litigation, professional negligence, and fraud matters. She has appeared as lead counsel at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal. She is also recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation and the Lexpert 500 Cross-Border Guide.

Michael I. Binetti, Managing Partner — recognized as Repeatedly Recommended in Advertising & Marketing Law. Michael is nationally recognized in advertising law, class action defence, and high-stakes commercial disputes. He is also recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.

Kenneth A. Dekker, Partner — recognized as Repeatedly Recommended in Securities Litigation. Ken is a trial and appellate lawyer. His experience spans class action defence, securities and broker-dealer litigation, regulatory proceedings, and corporate disputes. He has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, including before the Supreme Court of Canada. He is also recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.

Masiel A. Matus, Partner — recognized as Repeatedly Recommended in Securities Litigation. Masiel practises in complex commercial and securities disputes.

David N. Vaillancourt, Partner — recognized as Repeatedly Recommended in both Competition Law and Corporate/Commercial Litigation. David’s practice spans competition law and commercial litigation matters.

Lexpert Leading Lawyers to Watch

Christopher J. Somerville, Partner — recognized as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in Corporate/Commercial Litigation. This designation is drawn from Lexpert‘s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 program. The Lexpert research and editorial teams award this designation for one year to lawyers selected from the program. Chris practises in corporate and commercial litigation and securities litigation matters.

Lexpert-Ranked Senior Counsel

John F. Rook KC, Senior Counsel — recognized as Consistently Recommended in Competition Law. John’s practice spans competition and antitrust litigation, with more than five decades of experience in complex regulatory and commercial advocacy before the courts and the Competition Tribunal. He is also recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.

At the firm level, AGM is recognized as Repeatedly Recommended in all three of its core practice areas: Competition Law, Litigation – Corporate Commercial, and Litigation – Securities.

Hilary, Michael, Kenneth, and John are also recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. Hilary is additionally listed in the Lexpert 500 Cross-Border Guide.

Lexpert rankings are determined through a rigorous national peer survey process. Three tiers apply to ranked lawyers — Most Frequently Recommended, Consistently Recommended, and Repeatedly Recommended — reflecting the volume and breadth of peer nominations received. The Leading Lawyers to Watch designation is awarded separately through the Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 program.

We congratulate Christopher, David, Hilary, John, Kenneth, Masiel, and Michael on this recognition, and thank the clients and peers whose confidence makes it possible.