A Toronto litigation boutique, Babin Bessner Spry is viewed favorably by all Bay Street peers familiar with it, notably several at much larger firms. “Babin Bessner is a different type of firm but very effective,” observes one peer. “We have referred them cases and would again.” Senior partner Edward Babin, a noted “lifer” who was previously with two of Toronto’s top brand names is regarded as a true trial lawyer. “Ed is almost a ‘throwback.’ You don’t see many these days with his trial experience.” Cynthia Spry, a “next-generation” partner is also a recipient of robust peer commendations. “I have a lot of confidence in her work,” states one peer. “She does commercial work and is also regularly before the Ontario Securities Commission.” Another peer testifies, “I’ve had a major file against Babin Bessner for three years, and Cynthia Spry has taken on more and more of the file.”
