Published: May 2026
As the largest global law firm, Dentons is known for advising local, national and international clients on complex legal matters including venture tech, corporate commercial, banking, real estate and infrastructure, telecommunications, litigation, employment, regulatory, IP and privacy. But in Ottawa, the firm’s impact extends well beyond the work it does for clients.
For years, Dentons has been a familiar and enthusiastic supporter of The Ottawa Hospital. From The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Gala to the President’s Breakfast for the Public Service, the firm has helped bring the community together in support of better care and groundbreaking research.
Now, Dentons is taking that commitment one step further with a combined contribution of $260,000 to the Campaign to Create Tomorrow, including personal contributions from a group of senior members of the Ottawa office and a corporate gift.
A relationship built through leadership
The firm’s connection to the hospital was shaped in large part by longtime partner Greg Kane — a respected and influential leader in Ottawa’s legal and philanthropic communities. Greg served on both The Ottawa Hospital Foundation Board and the Board of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, where he supported the hospital’s mission over many years.
“When Greg joined our firm, he was already deeply involved with The Ottawa Hospital,” says David Little, Partner at Dentons. “That created an opportunity for us to become more involved as a firm and to support the initiatives we all care about. Over time, that relationship continued to grow.”
Although Greg has since retired, the foundation he helped build continues to guide the firm’s approach to giving.
Rooted in Ottawa
While Dentons is a global firm, its Ottawa office is rooted in the local community, with many lawyers and staff building long careers in the city.
“Supporting projects like this allows us to make meaningful contributions to the growth of our city not just today, but for the future.”
“We really pride ourselves on being part of the communities where we live and work,” says David. “Supporting projects like this allows us to make meaningful contributions to the growth of our city not just today, but for the future.”
That commitment is reflected in the firm’s decision to support a project of this scale. For Dentons, the Campaign to Create Tomorrow represents more than a fundraising effort, it’s a chance to have a lasting impact.
A shared investment in the future
Today, that spirit of giving continues under the leadership of Managing Partner Chase Irwin, who sees the campaign as both a community-building opportunity and a moment for organizations, like Dentons, to step forward.
“This is an opportunity for organizations in our community to make a profound impact.”
“This is an opportunity for organizations in our community to make a profound impact,” says Chase. “Supporting this campaign allows us to contribute to something that will benefit Ottawa for generations to come.”
A new hospital campus will transform how care is delivered in our region — bringing together cutting-edge research, modern facilities and ongoing advances in care.
For the Dentons team, the impact is personal. Across generations, from younger professionals to long-time leaders, there is a shared understanding this hospital will touch everyone in the community at some point in their lives.
Recently, the firm also came together to honour the memory of former partner and dear friend Alex Kilgour, supporting cancer care and research through donations made in his name. It’s another reflection of the deep and personal connections that continue to shape Dentons’ commitment to The Ottawa Hospital.
As organizations across Ottawa step forward to support the campaign, Dentons is proud to be part of a collective effort helping shape the city’s story for the next 100 years.
