Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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...
Preston Brasch is an associate based in our Calgary office. He is licensed to practice law in Alberta and Colorado, and has a developing cross-border practice that includes complex commercial dispute resolution and employment and labour. Preston's clients operate in a wide range of industries, including technology, aerospace, energy, food and agriculture, and transportation. Preston regularly advises his clients on all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, and has represented clients in t...
Bren Cargill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Bren, 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 Bren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kyle Harder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Kyle, 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 Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alixandra acts for clients in complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on commercial disputes and energy-related matters. She has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and has appeared before the Nunavut Court of Justice. Alixandra has also assisted with matters before the Federal Court of Appeal, and various federal and provincial regulatory bodies and administrative tribunals.
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 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 2026. 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.
Paul Reid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Paul, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Iain Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Labour and Employment Law. Iain, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Iain is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tiffany maintains a broad litigation practice with an emphasis on insolvency and restructuring. She acts for a range of clients including trustees, receivers, creditors and debtors in informal and formal restructuring and liquidation. Tiffany also has experience litigating contract disputes, business-related torts, and company, partnership and director/shareholder disputes.
Hannah Buckley practises commercial litigation and dispute resolution with a focus on contractual disputes and the energy industry. Hannah also has experience with Indigenous matters. After summering in our Calgary office, Hannah returned to law school where she participated in an international exchange program with the faculty of law at the University of Hong Kong. While articling with the firm, Hannah completed a secondment with a Canadian energy company.
Carrie practises in the areas of labour, employment and human rights, and litigation and dispute resolution. She represents employers in a variety of labour and employment law matters, including wrongful dismissal claims, human rights complaints, and employment standards complaints. She also has broad commercial litigation experience, representing clients in breach of contract, negligence, shareholder disputes, debt recovery, and fraud matters. Carrie has experience representing clients in di...
Andrea Lutsch is an associate in the Calgary office of Lawson Lundell LLP. Her practice focuses on general commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on professional negligence, professional conduct, and corporate commercial disputes. Andrea also represents clients in breach of contract and negligence claims. Andrea has assisted with matters before all levels of the Alberta court system, as well as administrative tribunals. She also assists clients to resolve matters through negotiation...
Leela M. Wright is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Leela M., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leela M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Oz Douglas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Oz, 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 Oz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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