MergerLinks ranked corporate partner Chris Cummings and intellectual property partner John Patten among the top three dealmakers in various categories based on the value of announced deals they advised on in 2025. Chris was ranked second in “Top M&A Lawyers in Canada” and “Top Energy & Power Lawyers in North America”; and John was ranked third in “Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in EMEA.” Mergerlinks ranks leading M&A firms and professionals based on dealmaking track record.