JSS Barristers LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Administrative and Public Law Class Action Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation Director and Officer Liability Practice International Arbitration Securities Law

Biography

Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo in 1998, where he achieved Dean's List standing. He then obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax in 2001. He again achieved Dean's List standing and was the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards.

Andrew was called to the Alberta bar in 2002.

After completing his articles Andrew obtained his Master of Laws degree from Queens' College, Cambridge University, England in 2003. Andrew obtained a specialization in commercial law while at Cambridge.

Andrew joined JSS Barristers in 2014. Andrew’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, class actions, securities litigation, representing individuals and corporations charged with regulatory offences, in both the administrative and criminal context, and construction litigation.

Since returning to private practice, Andrew has represented clients in all levels of Court in Alberta and other provinces, and has represented clients before the ASC, other provincial securities commissions, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys running, playing soccer, skiing, home brewing beer and travelling. Andrew and his wife volunteer with Beagle Paws, a beagle rescue organization. Andrew is also a board member of the Calgary Humane Society.

Andrew's full biography is available at: https://jssbarristers.ca/litigators/andrew-wilson/

JSS Barristers LLP

13 Best Lawyers awards

JSS Barristers LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Cambridge, LL. M., graduated 2003
  • Dalhousie University, LL. B., graduated 2001

  • Alberta, 2002

  • Canadian Bar Association - Chair - Securities Sub-Section, Alberta South
  • Law Society of Alberta - Member - Conduct Committee
  • Calgary Humane Society - Board Member
  • Alberta, 2002
  • Canadian Bar Association - Chair - Securities Sub-Section, Alberta South
  • Law Society of Alberta - Member - Conduct Committee
  • Calgary Humane Society - Board Member
  • University of Cambridge, LL. M., graduated 2003
  • Dalhousie University, LL. B., graduated 2001

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Class Action Litigation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Class Action Litigation, Calgary, Canada (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Director and Officer Liability Practice
  • International Arbitration
  • Securities Law
Awards:
  • Future Leader, Arbitration Canada, Who's Who Legal, 2021

  • Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation, 2020

  • Repeatedly Recommended, Litigation - Securities, Lexpert, 2020

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