David J. Macaulay

Brendan’s practice is focused on mergers, acquisitions and project development. Clients value Brendan for his experience acting for public and private companies on a broad range of complex transactions and commercial arrangements. Frequently acting on domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, including share and asset purchases and sales, Brendan also advises on joint ventures, partnerships, project development and commercial arrangements and corporate reorganizatio...

Scot D.E. Menzies is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Scot D.E., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scot D.E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shannon joined Parlee McLaws as an associate in 2003 following the completion of her articles with the firm. She has focused her practice in the area of civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on oil and gas litigation and insurance defence matters. Specifically, in the oil and gas context, Shannon has extensive experience litigating all aspects of the industry including: Lease disputes Drilling contracts Service Agreements Constructive dismissal Breach of fiduciary duties Breach of confide...

Karen Fellowes, KC is Senior Counsel in our Advocacy Group, and the Western Canadian Leader for our national Restructuring & Insolvency Group. Her practice is based in Calgary and Vancouver, and she serves clients throughout Western Canada. Karen specializes in protecting the interests of banks, secured lenders, unsecured creditors, landlords and tenants, debtors, suppliers and other stakeholders in commercial re-organizations, workouts, restructurings and proceedings under the Bankruptcy...

Marcus Archer focuses on public and private debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, reorganizations and purchases and sales of businesses and assets, acting for corporations, private equity, investment banks and creditors. He also assists clients with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure and general corporate matters. Mr. Archer is a director or corporate secretary of a number of public and private corporations. Mr. Archer joined our...

Gulu Punia is a leading commercial and employment litigator in Alberta, representing clients at all levels of Court in Alberta, including as lead counsel at trial before the Court of Queen's Bench. From shareholder disputes and oppression remedies, to fraud claims and claims for breach of contract, Gulu acts for clients in obtaining extraordinary remedies such as attachment orders and Anton Piller orders in cases involving fraud.

Joshua (Josh) Sadovnick has a split practice, with focuses on commercial litigation and employment disputes, both insured and uninsured claims.With reference to commercial litigation, Mr. Sadovnick regularly represents insurers, owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Mr. Sadovnick has acted as counsel in commercial disputes on a variety of complex claims, including general commercial and construction disputes, deficiency claims, construction failures (including...

Marc Massie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Marc, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larissa's practice encompasses advising a broad range of clients on complex commercial real estate matters including acquisition and disposition transactions, land ownership and structuring arrangements, leasing, mortgage financing, real estate development matters and foreign ownership of land compliance matters. Larissa advises a variety of local, national and international clients including real estate advisors, asset and property managers, landlords and tenants, institutional lenders and b...

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,...