Vancouver/Burnaby, British Columbia – [24 March 2026] – In the milestone 30th anniversary edition of the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Will Tao, has been continuously recognized as one of Canada’s Leading Legal Practitioners in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This honor reflects a prestigious, long-standing peer-review process that identifies the country’s top legal professionals.
“Today, I think of immigration law as the perfect all encompassing practice. I am a classic ‘solicitigator.’ I do solicitors work (applications) informed by my litigation (reconsideration/judicial reviews/appeals) work and vice-versa. Immigration law is very administrative in nature so I believe my ability to navigate bureaucracies and the humans behind the process also comes in handy. I get to interact on a daily basis with so many beautiful and flawed human beings and listen to so many different stories and process them. It’s an incredible way to go through life and I honestly foresee myself doing this work for a long time.” Will Tao
For three decades, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has conducted an annual survey to spotlight outstanding lawyers and firms across Canada. In this 30th edition, rankings continue to be based on recommendations from law firm leaders and industry peers, recognizing those who exemplify excellence, leadership, and influence in their respective practice areas.
This distinction underscores Will Tao’s dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and to advancing the profession through expertise, integrity, and commitment to clients.
Learn more at: https://www.lexpert.ca/lawyers/will-tao-97189
Will-Tao-Heron-Law-Offices-_Lexpert_2026About Will Tao
Will Tao (JD, LLM) is the Principal and Founder of Heron Law Offices, where he leads a boutique practice in Canadian immigration, refugee, citizenship, and administrative law. His work focuses on complex immigration litigation and strategic applications involving temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship. Will regularly appears before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and the Federal Court, acting in complex litigation involving refusals, inadmissibility, and systemic administrative law issues. His practice includes matters involving security and misrepresentation, challenges to the government’s use of automated decision-making, and strategic immigration planning for clients in the technology, arts, entertainment, and sports sectors. Beyond client representation, Will provides expert immigration legal opinions in family, criminal, civil, and labour matters. He has served as an expert affiant before the Federal Court. He has testified as an expert witness before the Parliamentary Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and consulted with the Treasury Board Secretariat. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada, is a recipient of multiple Canadian Bar Association awards, and is a Clawbies Hall of Fame inductee for legal blogging.
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About the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
First published in 1997, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is a highly regarded resource for identifying Canada’s top legal practitioners and firms. Now celebrating its 30th edition, the directory covers 69 practice areas for individuals and 42 for firms, providing a comprehensive view of the Canadian legal landscape. It also features commentary and articles by leading legal professionals on significant developments and key issues shaping the practice of law in Canada
