Alex Carter

Jessica's practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis in insolvency and restructuring. She advises clients on general commercial disputes, all aspects of insolvency and restructuring matters, including cross-border proceedings, and banking and oil and gas related litigation. Clients value Jessica’s practical and collaborative approach to complex legal disputes and restructuring proceedings. Jessica has acted for debtor companies, guiding them through the ...

Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new law...

Philip W. Nykyforuk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation. Philip W. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Philip W. Nykyforuk since 2019. 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 Philip W. Nykyforuk is held by other law...

Brad Schneider is well-known as a trusted advisor in respect of both mergers and acquisitions, and emerging technology and venture capital law in Alberta. As Co-Leader of Fasken’s Emerging Technology and Venture Capital Group in Alberta, Brad provides strategic legal guidance to technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from startup formation and capital raising to strategic exits. He also advises angel investors, strategic investors, and institutional funds on financing and M&am...

Alex Kotkas is Managing Partner of the Alberta Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Calgary and Tsuut’ina offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Alex manages the region's operations while developing and executing its strategic direction. His leadership focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes exceptional client service, drives innovation, and nurtures outstanding talent. Alex is the founder and former leader of the Firm’s L...

Paul Pidde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Paul practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Pidde 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 Paul Pidde is held by other lawyers.

Greg Lindsey is the Managing Partner of Linmac LLP and a trusted advisor with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of tax and estate law. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates, Greg is known for delivering integrated, tax-optimized strategies to high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and business owners. Greg advises on a broad range of matters, including family and private business tax planning, succession and intergenerational wealth ...

Shanlee’s practice is focused on securities and capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, start-ups, shareholder activism and corporate governance. Shanlee has a business-friendly, “get the deal done” mentality, enabling her to develop close and trusting business relationships while delivering practical, timely and high-value advice on an array of complex legal issues and transactions. Shanlee has extensive experience advising clients on domestic and cross-b...

Paul is a Co-Leader of Fasken’s Real Estate group and a Partner in the Calgary office. He advises on a wide variety of complex matters for real estate clients, including purchase and sale transactions of office, industrial and retail properties, mortgage financing, leasing, and development and planning matters. Paul acts for a broad range of clients, including pension funds, life insurance companies, major landlords, and institutional lenders. Paul also has significant experience in neg...

Kaitlin Long's practice focuses on commercial litigation and dispute resolution within the energy industry, regulatory and environmental compliance matters and indigenous law issues. She is experienced in complex, high-stakes litigation proceedings involving contractual disputes, fraud and deceit and class actions. Kaitlin maintains a national practice and has been counsel in numerous trials, appeals and judicial review hearings, including multi-month trials. She has represented clients at al...