Best Lawyers in Saskatchewan, Canada

John is a senior lawyer in the Saskatoon office where he acts as Counsel in complex commercial and contractual disputes, professional negligence, labour law, taxation, and First Nations litigation. John Beckman, K.C. was called to the Bar in 1977, admitted as a Partner in 1980, and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1987. He transitioned to Of Counsel in 2018. Mr. Beckman has extensive experience acting as Counsel in complex commercial and contractual disputes, Professional Negligence, Labour...

Jim’s knowledge and expertise are focused on construction, insurance, energy and resources, professional liability, and civil disputes in business and other contexts, from a problem solving and litigation perspective. He has experience before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, courts in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before various administrative tribunals and regulatory bodies. He has also appeared before arbitral tribunals and served as an arb...

David is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office with a practice which focuses on corporate and commercial law, including small business. David has experience in almost all areas of corporate and commercial law but a significant area of his practice involves representing developers and home builders in Regina and Saskatoon. Throughout his career, David has had experience in almost all areas of the law, including civil litigation, criminal law, and estates. David was born and raised in Ka...

Scott Spencer has broad litigation experience including Indigenous law, specifically the duty to consult, specific claims, and constitutional challenges. He is always looking for practical ways to resolve legal disputes by settlement through mediation or alternate dispute resolution, but when necessary he does not hesitate to go to Court or arbitration. Scott has appeared before the superior courts of all the Western provinces, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal...

Darlene N. Wingerak, K.C. is a partner with Robertson Stromberg who maintains a general practice including corporate and commercial transactions, employment law, wills and estates, and acting as a mediator and adjudicator. Darlene obtained a Bachelor of Law degree (with distinction) in 1992, achieving the highest standing on the Saskatchewan bar exam in 1993 and receiving the Academic Excellence Award. Prior to attending law school Darlene earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Univers...

Rahim Visram is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Rahim, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rahim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on corporate governance and commercial real estate and financing, natural resources law and land development law. James practices in the areas of corporate, commercial and transactional law with a focus on matters relating to corporate governance, commercial real estate and financings, natural resources law and securities law. His clients span many industries including but not limited to natural resources and mining, ma...

Dean is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on insurance law, particularly in insurance defence, subrogation, and coverage matters Dean Stanley obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree (with Distinction) in 2007 and his Bachelor of Laws degree in 2008 by completing the combined B.Comm./LL.B. program at the University of Saskatchewan. Dean articled with the Firm and joined as an Associate upon completion of his articles in May of 2009. He joined the partnership at ...

George is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office and Chair of the firm’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group. George is a strongly inspired, driven, and results-oriented lawyer. He strives to provide his clients with the most practical, realistic, and cost-effective solutions to their legal issues. George has extensive experience advising clients regarding employment contracts, terminations, wrongful dismissal/reasonable notice litigation, minimum standards legislation, en...

Candice Grant is a partner with the firm and has a broad range of civil litigation experience, focusing on employment matters and municipal law. Candice represents all parties to employment disputes including employees, employers, management and unions. She has extensive experience in wrongful dismissal and human rights cases, with a focus on real and practical solutions. Candice regularly works with municipal governments on a broad range of legal issues, including bylaws, regulatory and admi...

Lindsay A. Gates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Trusts and Estates. Lindsay A., who practices law in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsay A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob is a litigation partner in the Saskatoon office who provides advice to academic institutions, employers, and businesses. As an experienced litigator, Bob provides to clients seeking to navigate the intersection between employment/learning environments, accommodation, human rights, privacy, and safety. Such advice and support is informed by the specific reputational and operational needs of each client. By listening to client needs, Bob places legal and practical advice within the context ...