Paul has over 45 years of experience as both trial and appellate counsel and has acted in many cases of significance. Paul’s litigation practice focuses on complex commercial, securities, class action, professional negligence, and administrative matters, with special emphasis on appeals in these and other areas. Paul is a senior and leading member of the Ontario Bar. As Chambers Canada puts it; Chambers Canada 2016 reads: “Paul Pape is universally admired as a leading litigator in the province. “He is the best appellate lawyer in Ontario,” one client enthused, while another added: “His oral advocacy is supreme – when he speaks, the judge listens.” 

Chambers Canada 2017 reads: “Founding partner Paul Pape is renowned for his skills in appellate advocacy. He is described by sources as “a huge name” who is “legendary and very well respected.” Pape is widely acknowledged as “one of the go-to appeals lawyers in the city.” 

Chambers Canada 2018 reads: “The “excellent” Paul Pape boasts considerable expertise in contentious business matters and is especially well versed in appellate litigation across corporate, class action, securities and professional negligence disputes.”  

Chambers Canada 2020 reads: “Sources describe Paul as a “pragmatic and thoughtful, results-oriented barrister.” "

Chambers Canada 2021 reads: "Sources are quick to highlight Paul Pape as an “outstanding lawyer” whose “legal analysis is remarkable.” He possesses a formidable reputation as a commercial litigator which he has fashioned over decades of practice. He enjoys particular renown for his handling of appellate cases, and is recognised as a “first-rate appeals lawyer.” 

Chambers Canada 2022 reads: "Paul Pape is an excellent appellate lawyer and a great member of the Bar. He is an excellent litigator who takes on very difficult and challenging appeals."

Chambers Canada 2023 reads: "Paul is one of the premier appellate counsels in Ontario and is a very effective advocate."

Chambers Canada 2024 reads: " He is a terrific advocate and one of the most highly regarded appellate advocates in our province."