Heather J. Laing KC

Saskatoon, SK Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insurance Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Saskatoon.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Corporate and Commercial Litigation

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Works at

McDougall Gauley LLP

38 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

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 the Law Society of Saskatchewan for six years and served as President in 2013. In 2024, she was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Locations

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

306-653-1212

500-616 Main Street
Saskatoon, SK S7H 0J6
Canada

Education

University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Arts (Great Distinction), graduated 1990
University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Laws, graduated 1993

Bar Admissions

Manitoba, Law Society of Manitoba, 1994
Saskatchewan, Law Society of Saskatchewan, 1995

Affiliations

CAA Saskatchewan Board of Directors - Director, 2009-2021
CAA Saskatchewan Board of Directors - Chair, 2015-2017
Canadian Automobile Association - Director, 2018-2021
Canadian Defence Lawyers - 2007-present
Saskatoon Bar Association - President, 2008-2009
Saskatoon Bar Association - Past-President, 2009-2010
Law Society of Saskatchewan - Bencher, 2010-2015
Law Society of Saskatchewan - President, 2013
Canadian Bar Association - Representative to Court of Appeal Judicial Council, 2019-2024
Canadian Bar Association - Executive Member, CBA National Insurance Law Section, 2007-2010
Lawyers Financial Board of Directors - Saskatchewan Representative, 2025-2027

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Saskatoon, Canada (2026)
Insurance Law, Saskatoon, Canada (2025)
Insurance Law, Saskatoon, Canada (2023)
Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Saskatoon, Canada (2022)
Insurance Law, Saskatoon, Canada (2017)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada^™ 2026 for work in:

Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Insurance Law

Awards:

Appointed Queen's Counsel, 2012
Appointed to Federal Judicial Advisory Committee: Saskatchewan, 2017-2019, 2020-2022
Featured in Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation, 2023-2024
Inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers, 2024

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