Helga D. Van Iderstine, K.C.

Susan Dawes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Susan, who practises law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Susan is a partner in Myers LLP and practices exclusively in the areas of labour and administrative law. She assists union c...

Patrick J. Rykes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Patrick J. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick J. Rykes 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 Patrick J. Rykes is held by other lawyers.

Jeff is an experienced, versatile, recognized, corporate and commercial litigator who handles a broad range of complex disputes. Practices corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration involving a broad range of issues. Law Society of Manitoba Law Society of Alberta Past Vice Chair & Director of the Board, Winnipeg Art Gallery Past Director of the Board, St. Paul’s High School

Karen Wittman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Karen, who practises law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Karen is a partner at Myers LLP in the civil litigation department. She has over 25 years of experience as a civil lit...

Joe brings tremendous business and practical insight, as well as technical excellence to the table. As a trusted advisor, he works intimately with his clients, often being chosen to lead contract negotiations. While Joe has handled deals of all types, he is especially knowledgeable with the Insurance, Aviation and rail industries, including their technology needs. He led the $80 million Manitoba Blue Cross Claims Processing Solution Project and subsequent commercialization of the technology. ...

Chair of the Executive Board of the Firm, Karen is a litigation lawyer whose practice is focused on civil, construction, insurance and commercial litigation and arbitration. Karen assists clients with a variety of matters, including shareholder disputes, negligence claims and contractual disputes, and insurance litigation. Karen has a particular focus on construction-related litigation, acting for owners, contractors, sub-contractors, architects and engineers, in complex construction disputes...

Marc E. Marion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Marc E. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Marc E. Marion 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 Marc E. Marion is held by other lawyers.

Brian’s practice focuses on taxation law, with emphasis on advising owner-manager businesses on tax and related matters, including corporate tax planning and restructuring, succession planning, tax-effective structuring of share/asset sales and acquisitions, personal estate planning, trusts and tax dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and other taxation authorities. Brian also has significant experience with advising First Nations and their members on tax structuring, inclu...

Jessica Schofield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jessica practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Schofield since 2023. 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 Jessica Schofield is held by other lawyers.

Scott practices in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law.