Brent D. Barilla, K.C.

Clayton Barry was born and raised in Saskatchewan and enjoys working with clients who, like him, have a fascination for the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of folks from the Prairies. Clayton works with small business owners, farm clients, and members of the transportation industry. He also has a busy real estate practice and particularly enjoys working with first time home buyers. Clayton Barry has a robust practice with a particular emphasis on general litigation, debtor and creditor ...

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...

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...

Lindsay Jones has broad corporate commercial experience and enjoys helping clients navigate a big transaction or the every-day issues arising in business. Lindsay has a practice that focuses on the areas of Business & Corporate, Banking & Finance, Real Estate & Development, Environmental, and Estate Planning & Trusts. She has in-depth experience with all types of business structures (set-up and maintenance of corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, professional corporation...

William J. (Bill) Shaw maintains a practice in the areas of commercial and residential finance, real estate, and banking and finance, including banking and credit union law, corporate law, governance, and tax planning and implementation. He regularly acts for individuals, small businesses, large corporations and institutions. Bill Shaw maintains a commercial and residential finance, and real estate practice. He also works in the areas of banking and finance, including banking and credit union...

Nikki is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where she assists numerous clients with finance, commercial land transactions and general business matters. Nikki has assisted numerous clients with finance, commercial (non-First Nations and First Nations) land transactions and general business matters. This work includes: commercial lending and financing arrangements, including private placements and public offerings; purchase, sale, leasing and development of real property including ...

Dustin, a Partner in our litigation group, focuses in corporate/commercial litigation, debt recovery and enforcement, bankruptcy and insolvency. Hailing from an agricultural background, he offers valuable insights to his agricultural clients on various matters, including intergenerational transfers, acquisitions and contract drafting. Dustin is well-versed in Saskatchewan law, having appeared in all three levels of Saskatchewan Court. Active both professionally and personally in agriculture, ...

Sherry Fitzsimmons is a senior family law lawyer. Her practice covers all aspects of divorce, division of property, spousal support, child support, and parenting. She is skilled in negotiating complex agreements and has a successful track record litigating at all levels of court. She is also a family law arbitrator and trained collaborative law lawyer. Sherry was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2018. Over the last 25 years, Sherry has participated in landmark cases that have shaped the lar...

Leslie W. Prosser KC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Leslie W. practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Best Lawyers has recognized Leslie W. Prosser KC since 2011. 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 Leslie W. Prosser KC is held by other lawyers.

Heather Laing, K.C. is the chair of McDougall Gauley's Insurance Law Team. Heather focuses on defending complex and large loss claims involving property damage, construction, and professional liability. Heather practices exclusively in insurance law and litigation, including claims involving property and fire losses, construction liability, professional liability, healthcare claims, personal injury, automobile accidents and benefits, and insurance coverage disputes. Heather was a Bencher of t...