Connor O'Brien

Jonathan is an experienced civil and commercial litigator who advises clients on a broad range of matters, including commercial litigation proceedings, real estate disputes, estate litigation, insurance matters, and class actions. His practice crosses multiple industries, including construction, real estate, and oil and gas. With experience handling a breadth of cases, Jonathan advises on shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, professional negligence matters, complex commercial conflicts,...

Matthew B. White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Matthew B. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew B. White 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 Matthew B. White is held by other lawyers.

Brenden Hunter practices energy regulatory, Indigenous and environmental law. Frequently appearing before regulatory tribunals, Brenden has extensive project experience, providing representation and assistance to clients in developing and defending applications. Brenden also advises on and assists regulated utilities with their rate related applications, both generic and utility specific. Brenden’s project experience includes acting for and advising clients regarding: electrical (high v...

Jim is both a lawyer and a Chartered Professional Accountant, CA. Prior to attending law school, Jim qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross (now, Deloitte), an international firm of Chartered Accountants in Montréal, Quebec. He began his legal career in Calgary in 1981 with Ballem McDill & MacInnes (now, Gowling WLG). Prior to joining Carbert Waite LLP in 2007 as Associated Counsel, Jim practiced tax and corporate law with the Calgary office of the national law firm, ...

Steve Leitl's practice covers a broad range of commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on securities, M&A, directors'/officers' liability, class actions and internal investigations. Mr. Leitl has conducted proceedings in the courts of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and Canada (Federal Court) and appeals in the Ontario Court of Appeal and Alberta Court of Appeal. He has conducted various regulatory proceedings before the Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba securities commissions and the Albe...

Prior to and during the course of attending University, Brad was involved in the residential construction industry. After obtaining his law degree in 1989, Brad articled and practiced with Code Hunter Wittmann. In 1998 he joined the litigation team at Donahue Wells as a partner. In 2010, Brad joined Carbert Waite LLP. Brad has extensive experience as a litigator in a number of areas (with an emphasis on insurance related litigation, product liability litigation, aviation, and commercial litig...

Ross is well-known and an established personal injury lawyer in Alberta. He provides strategic advice to clients for an efficient resolution of serious personal injury cases. Ross has extensive experience using various methods to achieve resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. He has appeared as legal counsel before all levels of Alberta court. He is a founding partner of McLeod Law and provides guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers. Clients highly recom...

Ainsley Vieira is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ainsley practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ainsley Vieira since 2024. 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 Ainsley Vieira is held by other lawyers.

Kristian A. Duff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Medical Negligence. Kristian A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Kristian A. Duff 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 Kristian A. Duff is held by other lawyers.

Robyn Gurofsky is the Co-Leader of the Firm’s Insolvency and Restructuring Group. Her practice focuses on insolvency and restructuring, banking and oil and gas related litigation and general commercial litigation. She advises companies, boards of directors, shareholders, creditors and accounting professionals with respect to all aspects of restructuring and insolvency proceedings, whether informal or formal proceedings, both within Canada and on a cross-border basis. Robyn also acts for...