Best Lawyers Near You in Edmonton, Alberta for Corporate Law
About Corporate Law
Counsel, Halifax, Nova Scotia Stewart McKelvey
Darren Becker, K.C. has earned a reputation for both his skill and commitment to getting the job done in commercial and corporate transactions. With more than 45 years of legal experience, he has acted as counsel in a wide variety of matters, including corporate reorganization and restructuring, mergers, wind-ups, and dissolutions. As a partner and senior member of the Corporate Commercial Practice Group at McLennan Ross, he has facilitated and coordinated large and complex commercial transac...
Joseph Yurkovich is a native Edmontonian and a corporate tax lawyer focusing on M&A and tax efficient structures, including limited partnerships with pension investors. Over 40 years of practice, he has assisted drafting of Alberta legislation for ULCs, other corporate law issues and automobile vicarious liability, and advised clients on corporate governance issues, successful take-over bid and shareholder proposals. Apart from his secondment to the tax group of an international accountin...
Ada Tang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Ada practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ada Tang 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 Ada Tang is held by other lawyers.
Although Rick is frequently called upon for high stakes complex corporate, commercial and organizational matters he continues to assist businesses and organizations of all sizes and on matters of all complexities. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over more than 40 years, Rick has extensive experience in sophisticated transactions of various kinds including acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and corporate reorganizations. His practice spans the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. In add...
Sonny’s clients benefit from the wealth of knowledge he has amassed over many years in practice. Sonny’s practice focuses on property and contract law including property development, financing, sales, purchases, leasing, preparation and analysis of mortgages, debentures and other security documents, condominiums, mortgages and other security remedies and actions, builders’ liens, and landlord and tenant matters. He has appeared in all levels of the courts of Alberta and in t...
Jeremy acts for contractors, subcontractors, owners, municipalities and other public bodies, as well as employers and employees. Jeremy’s practice focuses on Construction Law, assisting contractors, subcontractors, owners, municipalities, and other public bodies in a broad range of matters, from dispute resolution to solicitor work. Jeremy teaches construction law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law (since 2015) and regularly presents at seminars and courses for various educatio...
Delbert Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Delbert practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Delbert Lewis 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 Delbert Lewis is held by other lawyers.
Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...
Eric Vaillant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Eric practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Vaillant 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 Eric Vaillant is held by other lawyers.
Clients count on Kevin Ozubko’s talent for closing deals in corporate, commercial, securities, and real estate matters. Effective and efficient, he pushes deals forward with clear communication and attention to detail, including large commercial real estate projects, and the purchase and sale of medium to large-sized businesses. As a corporate lawyer, he enjoys a wide variety of transactional work and getting deals done from start to finish, including every stage in between. He has acte...
Doug advises businesses and organizations on the legal and commercial decisions that shape how they operate, grow and invest. His practice spans business law, commercial real estate, secured lending and financing, with experience ranging from major transactions to the day-to-day legal issues that come with owning and operating a business or property. Clients turn to Doug as trusted outside counsel because he gets involved early, helping them anticipate legal issues and make informed decisions...
Jeff Fixsen has advised corporations and individuals in all aspects of their business for over two decades. His practice includes the areas of corporate and commercial law, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and financing, and trademarks. Jeff's ability to foster practical approaches to problem solving helps clients achieve success efficiently and effectively. Jeff’s clientele is diverse and reflective of the greater Edmonton and area and Northern Alberta bus...
Ian brings decades of corporate and commercial experience to his work with businesses ranging from emerging and mid-sized companies to large organizations operating across borders. His practice spans corporate and commercial matters, commercial real estate, banking and finance, and wills, estates and estate planning. His international experience is an important part of that perspective. After relocating from Calgary to Edmonton in 1977, Ian worked in Scotland and London, advising on internati...
Ross Swanson is the co-leader of the business solutions group. He practices corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on acquisitions and divestitures, corporate finance, corporate reorganizations and corporate governance. He has advised clients on asset and share acquisitions and dispositions, amalgamations, private equity financing and general corporate and commercial transactions. Ross is also a Registered Trade-mark Agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and has experien...
Wendi Crowe’s practice focuses on tax, business succession planning, trusts and estate planning, to address the complexities of today’s families. She uses a practical, holistic and collaborative approach to assist owner-managers in achieving their business succession goals. Wendi advises clients at all stages of the business life cycle, including incorporation and ownership structure, partnership and shareholder agreements, employee profit-sharing plans and stock options, acquisit...
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