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Chuck Russell, K.C. has provided practical and timely advice to debtors, lenders, and receivers for more than 40 years. He is a partner and Queen’s Counsel with extensive knowledge in restructuring, reorganizations, and insolvency. Known for his negotiation skill and personable manner, Chuck handles corporate restructuring and reorganizations, receiverships, and bankruptcies for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries. He advises lenders on methods of securitizing lo...

No matter the size of the company or claim, Joe’s clients share a common need for practical and approachable advice to help them navigate and resolve complex litigation matters. With nearly 30 years experience, his clientele ranges from individuals to major institutions. Joe’s practice involves him representing insurers, financial institutions, and corporations. His range of matters include professional negligence, fiduciary duties, contract and commercial disputes, fraud, constru...

Sandra L Hawes, K.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and one of Miller Thomson’s leading insurance and commercial litigation specialists. She is the Regional Managing Partner for Western Canada and a member of the National Executive Committee. Sandra’s practice is focused primarily on insurance defence litigation including defence of life, disability, and critical illness insurance claims; professional errors and omissions claims in a construction context; commercial insurance claims...

Jean Oliver is a personal injury lawyer with over 22 years of experience. Her focus has been primarily on representing people seriously injured due to negligence, including those injured in motor vehicle accidents. In 1996 she was called to the Alberta Bar and had been with CAM LLP since 2012. Before joining the firm, Jean practiced in the area of insurance defence with a large private firm. After that, Olivier spent nine years with Alberta Justice in civil litigation, where she represented t...

Crista provides sophisticated and practical legal guidance for clients and their families as they navigate life’s transitions. Her creative solutions address both legal and personal matters, leaving her clients feeling confident, informed, and in control of their futures. The leader of the firm’s estate, trust and taxation practice groups, Crista is a trusted advisor in matters of estate planning, administration, trusts and estate litigation. She was recognized in 2020 as one of C...

A unique combination of business and regulatory expertise allows Doug Evanchuk to pull together both sides of a project. He is able to give practical business law advice along with assistance navigating complex regulatory matters. Known for his skill and versatility, he is a trusted advisor to clients that include private and public corporations and businesses, as well as public institutions and agencies, and local and regional governments. His business law experience includes mergers and acq...

Practice areas Administrative Law Counseling on matters of business and governmental concerns Representation of individuals, firms, and governmental organizations in matters of land use planning and development Advising on governmental procedures Counseling individuals and firms in the securities industry Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues and corporate governance Handling commercial transactions including the acquisition, development, sale and leasing ...

Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Nore Aldein practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. since 2020. 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 Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. is held by other lawyers.

Annemarie Clarke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Annemarie practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Annemarie Clarke 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 Annemarie Clarke is held by other lawyers.

James Lingwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Labour and Employment Law. James practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized James Lingwood 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 James Lingwood is held by other lawyers.