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Chris Dormer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Chris practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Chris Dormer since 2027. 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 Chris Dormer is held by other lawyers.

Brian Milne practises in the areas of Canadian tax and charity law. Mr. Milne regularly advises public and private businesses and their investors on acquisitions, financing, cross-border structuring and the design of employee compensation plans. He also frequently advises charitable and non-profit organizations on a wide range of matters, including charitable gifting and the structuring of developments using charitable assets.Mr. Milne has served as a director of the Canadian Petroleum Tax So...

KayLynn Litton is the Canadian head of our energy sector. She regularly assists clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including domestic and international acquisitions and divestitures, joint venture projects, midstream contracts, corporate reorganizations, Aboriginal consultation and general contractual matters. Her practice includes negotiating and drafting complex transactional, corporate, commercial and operational agreements for clients in a variety of energy indu...

Mike Grassie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Mike practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Mike Grassie 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 Mike Grassie is held by other lawyers.

John Jung is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized John Jung 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 John Jung is held by other lawyers.

Don Davies practises energy law, with a focus on the regulatory and litigation fields. Mr. Davies has represented oil and gas producers, pipeline companies and industry organizations in proceedings before the National Energy Board for more than 30 years. He has acted for both proponents and intervenors in many applications for the approval of pipeline facilities and for the determination of pipeline tolls and tariffs. His cases typically involve complex environmental, aboriginal, constitution...

Aaron Martens, KC is a family law practitioner, mediator, arbitrator and Registered Collaborative Family Lawyer. He joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1998 and is a partner in the firm. Aaron’s experience in family law matters includes being counsel on a wide variety of family and special chambers applications. He has represented clients in trials at Provincial Court and the King's Counsel, and has made appearances at the Court of Appeal of Alberta. Aaron also does adoption work. Aaron ...

R. Travis Bissett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. R. Travis practices law in Lethbridge, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized R. Travis Bissett 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 R. Travis Bissett is held by other lawyers.

Adil Hirji is a Calgary, Alberta lawyer at Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. He practices corporate, commercial and securities law, with a focus on corporate finance, public and private equity and debt offerings, and mergers and acquisitions . Adil advises issuers on listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), TSX Venture Exchange and Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), including initial public offerings, reverse takeovers and qualifying transactions. His mergers and acquisitions pra...

As a partner at JSS Barristers, Kajal’s practice primarily involves large and complex file management, organization, and analysis. Kajal has experience advocating claims on behalf of individuals, corporations, and groups of litigants. In her practice she works closely with her clients including individuals, in-house counsel and business groups. Kajal practices in most areas of civil litigation with a focus on oil and gas litigation, securities litigation, construction disputes, includin...