Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Lindsay Bec is a lawyer on our litigation and disputes team in Calgary. She practises primarily in the areas of Aboriginal law and regulatory law with broad exposure in commercial litigation matters. Lindsay acts for clients on disputes involving Aboriginal title and rights claims, duty to consult, regulatory matters related to natural resources and power, environmental issues and general corporate commercial litigation. She serves clients in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec an...
Dana Kiefer is an associate in our Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group in Calgary. She approaches matters with common sense and focuses on providing practical advice tailored to each client’s unique business. She provides strategic advice on a wide range of workplace issues, including compliance with employment standards, human rights legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and workplace health and safety. She regularly works with our corporate lawyers to provide advice on ...
Sunny Mann's litigation practice encompasses corporate-commercial, insurance and Indigenous law matters. Sunny regularly assists on complex disputes ranging from shareholder remedies to constitutional litigation. Sunny has successfully appeared before all levels of court in Alberta and has reported decisions from all three courts in the province. Sunny has also appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada as counsel on a significant Indigenous law matter. As the current team lead for the Calga...
Eric Appelt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Eric, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jenine Urquhart practises in the Calgary office's litigation and disputes group with a focus on general commercial litigation including contractual disputes, commercial real estate litigation, construction law, and insurance disputes. Jenine has worked on a number of complex commercial matters at all levels of court in Alberta. She has further devoted a large portion of her practice to pro bono work, which has included immigration matters, non-profit lease disputes, and volunteering with the ...
Jonathan Kikuchi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Jonathan, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A talented and strategic litigator, Richard’s approach to advocacy combines compassion and creative problem-solving. Richard maintains a commercial litigation practice with a focus on construction disputes. He represents contractors, owners, and developers in all manner of construction lawsuits including contract disputes, builders’ lien matters, and delay and negligence claims. Richard is also experienced with non-refugee immigration matters. Specifically, Richard assists individ...
William Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. William, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Filippo Titi is an Associate at JSS Barristers. His practice spans the areas of civil and commercial litigation, including corporate & commercial disputes, employment matters & professional negligence claims, as well as administrative & constitutional law. Education Born and raised in Calgary, Filip graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction in political science, and from the University of Alberta with a Juris Doctor, with distinction. Civil...
Tessa Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Tessa, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren Garvie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Lauren, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen Vincent is a Calgary-based lawyer practising both employment and labour law as well as civil litigation. In the employment and labour context, Stephen advises employers regarding hiring employees at all levels, negotiating executive employment contracts, assisting with various components of labour relations and related disputes, while also assisting in the defence and resolution of wrongful and unjust dismissal claims before various courts and tribunals. Stephen also practises in corp...
Erik Holmstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Insurance Law. Erik, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erik is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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