MacLean Law is proud to announce its recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms in Canada, ranked by Best Lawyers®. This distinction recognizes professional excellence and reinforces MacLean Law’s position as a leading Canadian family law firm serving high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. For nearly half a century, MacLean Law has built […]
Record UHNW Property Award and Support Lawyers
Record UHNW Property Award and Support Lawyers are rare. Lorne MacLean KC of MacLean Law’s renowned UHNW family law legal team is proud to announce the expansion of our family office in Bankers Hall in downtown Calgary. We are proud to announce the addition of Catherine Fox KC to lead and mentor a rapidly growing […]
Fraser MacLean to Chair Discussion at the Canadian Legal Summit, 2026
The Canadian legal profession is changing. Technology, AI, evolving client expectations, HR pressures and the economics of running a law firm are reshaping how legal services are delivered. These issues will be discussed at the Canadian Legal Summit 2026 on October 14 in Toronto. The summit brings together 60+ speakers and legal industry leaders, focused […]
High Net Worth Equal Family Business Profits Division
MacLean Law’s High Net Worth Equal Family Business Profits Division has set a precedent for Canadian family property cases. Under the Family Law Act upon separation both spouses have a prima facie undivided one half share in family property as a tenant in common. Unfortunately, many family lawyers failed to address the urgent need for […]
Lorne MacLean, KC and MacLean Law Recognized by Best Lawyers
Lorne MacLean, KC Recognized by Best Lawyers for His Continued Dedication to Family Law Vancouver family lawyer Lorne MacLean, KC has been named to The Best Lawyers in Canada™, extending a recognition that now spans nearly two decades. As the founder of MacLean Law, Lorne has built a reputation as one of Canada’s leading lawyers […]
MacLean Law Recognized by Doyle’s Guide for Family Law in British Columbia
For decades, Doyle’s Guide has been one of the legal industry’s most respected independent ranking organizations, recognizing leading lawyers and law firms across Canada, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom. Its rankings are based on extensive peer-review research, industry feedback, client recognition, and the professional reputation of lawyers within their areas of practice. MacLean Law […]
MacLean Law is an Excellence Awardee for Boutique Law Firm of the Year
MacLean Law is proud to announce that it has been recognized as an Excellence Awardee for Boutique Law Firm of the Year by the prestigious Canadian Law Awards. This distinction reflects the award winning lawyers and their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal services, advancing family law practice, and achieving results for family law clients […]
Sophie Bartholomew Speaks to CTV News on Bigamy in BC
April 10, 2026, from CTV News: A fairy tale that got lost’: Canadian man’s multiple wives say marriage licences should never have been issued A CTV News W5 investigation uncovered significant gaps in how marriage licences are issued across Canada, revealing that most jurisdictions do not verify whether applicants are already legally married. This lack […]
Best Vancouver Family Lawyers
Who are the Best Vancouver Family Lawyers? MacLean Law has just won a number of accolades in 2026 from Doyle’s Guide naming Lorne MacLean KC as a leading family lawyer, Fraser MacLean as a rising star and the firm itself as a leading British Columbia family law firm. Both Lorne MacLean KC and Fraser MacLean […]
MacLean Law Named Vancouver’s Top Choice for Family Law Firm for 2026
For the 12th time, MacLean Family Law has been honoured as Vancouver’s Top Choice for Family Law Firm, earning this distinction again in 2026. This recognition reflects more than popularity, it speaks to sustained excellence, trust, and proven results in some of the most complex family law matters in Canada. At MacLean Law, our aim […]
