Miller Thomson LLP

Miller Thomson LLP is a national Canadian business law firm with a significant presence across the country, boasting approximately 525 lawyers in 10 offices spanning five provinces. These offices are strategically located in key economic hubs including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Waterloo Region, Toronto, Vaughan, and Montréal. The firm was founded in 1957, originally as Miller, Thomson, Hicks & Sedgewick in Toronto with six lawyers. Over the decades, Miller Thomson has grown substantially, partly through strategic mergers with long-standing law firms, some of which had histories dating back 150 years. This expansion has allowed the firm to offer a comprehensive suite of legal services to a diverse clientele that includes businesses of all sizes, entrepreneurs, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, and governments, both domestically and internationally.

The firm provides a full range of services in litigation and disputes, alongside extensive business law expertise. Key practice areas encompass mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, financial services, tax, restructuring and insolvency, trade, real estate, and property development. Additionally, Miller Thomson has strong capabilities in labour and employment law, intellectual property, technology law (including artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, and cybersecurity), environmental law, and specialized areas such as charities/non-profits, agribusiness, and Indigenous reconciliation. Miller Thomson emphasizes a client-centric approach, aiming to deliver practical, creative, and cost-effective advice. The firm is committed to understanding its clients' businesses and industries, ensuring timely responses and transparent communication. Innovation is also a focus, highlighted by its I3® initiative (Involve, Improve, Innovate), which incorporates tools for legal project management and process improvement to enhance client partnerships. The firm is also dedicated to corporate social responsibility, with active community involvement, a formalized pro bono program, and the Miller Thomson Foundation, which supports various community initiatives.