Babin Bessner Spry LLP

08/14/2026

We are delighted to share that Cynthia Spry has once again been included on the Benchmark Litigation Canada Top 100 Women in Litigation list for 2026, which recognizes top women litigators in Canada. Congratulations, Cynthia! Learn more here: www.benchmarklitigation.com/practitioners/cynthia-spry

08/12/2026

We are delighted to share that Brendan Monahan has once again been included on the Benchmark Litigation Canada 40 & Under list for 2026, which recognizes top litigators in Canada under the age of 40. Congratulations, Brendan! Learn more here: www.benchmarklitigation.com/practitioners/brendan-monahan

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Babin Bessner Spry!

06/23/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that Cynthia Spry has joined the Executive Committee of The Advocates'​ Society. She will serve alongside Craig Ferris, K.C. (President), Cynthia Kuehl (Vice-President) and Monique Jilesen (Treasurer), supporting TAS in its continued commitment to advocacy, access to justice and the rule of law. Congratulations, Cynthia!

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06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Babin Bessner Spry!

06/18/2026

We were so pleased to sponsor CanArb Week in Toronto on June 7 to 9, 2026. Cynthia Spry, Michael Bookman, and Dan Blumenkrans enjoyed exchanging ideas with arbitration professionals from around the country. Cynthia and Mike also participated in a Senior Roundtable Discussion on ways to develop business opportunities for Canadian counsel in commercial and international arbitration. Thank you to everyone who participated!

06/03/2026

We were delighted to sponsor and attend The Butterfly Ball on May 21, 2026 at the Royal Ontario Museum, in support of Boost Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Boost provides services for children (and their families) who are survivors of abuse, as well as prevention training for parents, professionals and the community.

06/02/2026

At Babin Bessner Spry, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of 2SLGBTQ+ people in the legal community and beyond, both during Pride month and throughout the year. Happy Pride!

05/25/2026

The BBS law clerks (Anca Valean, Melissa Ferrari, and Eden Kaill) attended The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario's 33rd Annual Conference last week. They were delighted to have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with fellow members of the legal community. Thank you to the ILCO team for a memorable and engaging event!

05/12/2026

We are thrilled to share that Ed Babin was recognized with a Hall of Fame award at the Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards gala at the Ritz Carleton on May 7, 2026.

The award honours Canadian litigators and Trial lawyers whose careers have been defined by leadership, dedication, and unanimous recognition and praise from the legal world.

We could not be more proud of this achievement. Congratulations, Ed!