Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Erik Holmstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Insurance Law. Erik practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erik Holmstrom since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erik Holmstrom is held by other lawyers.
Lauren Garvie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Lauren practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Garvie since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lauren Garvie is held by other lawyers.
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...
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...
Cassandra Sutter has extensive experience in civil litigation across a broad range of practice areas and industries. Her practice areas include commercial disputes (domestic and international), contractual disputes, fraudulent conveyance & enforcement claims, property litigation, professional negligence, landlord-tenancy disputes, class actions, defamation and employment. Cassandra focuses on practical solutions to her clients’ needs and has significant courtroom experience. Educati...
Thomas is an associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group where he assists clients in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters. He has consistently demonstrated his expertise by representing clients before the Provincial Court of Alberta and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. His practice covers various aspects of civil and commercial litigation, ranging from providing clients with strategic advice to representing them before Alberta courts. Thomas has experie...
Jonathan Kiefiuk is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Jonathan’s practice focuses on insurance, civil and commercial litigation, with experience in insurance defence, subrogated claims and contractual disputes. He takes a practical approach to litigation, working to understand the issue at hand and find a clear path forward. Jonathan joined Parlee in 2020 after completing his articles with the firm.
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 ...
David Marshall joined JSS Barristers in 2016, having previously articled and worked as an Associate at a large national law firm, practicing in general civil litigation. David has represented clients before all levels of court in Alberta. David continues to practice in most areas of civil litigation, including administrative, public and regulatory law, appeals, corporate and commercial litigation, defamation and communications, employment law, insurance and coverage disputes, professional neg...
Ann Henderson is a litigation lawyer practising primarily commercial and corporate litigation. Ann is a member of the information governance, privacy and cybersecurity team and maintains an active practice in matters relating to privacy and cybersecurity law, assisting clients in navigating a range of privacy obligations and standards. Her experience includes assisting clients with a range of cyber security incidents, access to information requests, complaints, regulatory compliance and repor...
Natasha Doelman is a Senior Associate at Clyde & Co Canada LLP. Her practice focuses on corporate commercial litigation and commercial insolvency. Natasha’s litigation practice involves advising on complex contractual disputes, contested transactions, commercial real estate and construction. Natasha also acts for lenders, debtors and restructuring professionals, including trustees, monitors and receivers. She has experience in insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolven...
Iain Walker is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Labour and Employment Law. Iain works at the intersection of workplace advice and litigation. He advises employers and employees on employment contracts, workplace policies, dismissal planning, wrongful dismissal claims and human rights complaints, and represents clients when those issues move into litigation. As leader of Parlee’s Labour & Employm...
Evan’s practice focuses on banking and finance, advising lenders and borrowers on financings that support growth, acquisitions, and commercial real estate development and investment. He regularly represents Canadian and international financial institutions, private lenders, and borrowers in a wide range of transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, senior and mezzanine capital, first‑ and second‑lien structures, asset‑based lending, project and commercial real estate f...
Caitlin Milne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Caitlin practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlin Milne since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Caitlin Milne is held by other lawyers.
J. Graham Martinelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. J. Graham practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized J. Graham Martinelli since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which J. Graham Martinelli is held by other lawyers.
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