J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Michael began his legal career with Bennett Jones LLP. Michael joined Carbert Waite LLP in 2003. In 2020, Michael was appointed King’s Counsel by Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer. Appointments of King’s Counsel are awarded to lawyers who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and have demonstrated exceptional leadership. LITIGATION PRACTICE Michael is an accomplished advocate and maintains an active civil and commercia...

Andrew Koeman is a family law and divorce lawyer. Andrew graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor) in 2009. He completed his articles with Alberta Justice and continued to work there for two years as a Crown Prosecutor in the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, focusing on complex economic crimes, before he decided to practice family law exclusively. While Andrew has experience in all areas of family law, he developed a practice with a specific focus on comp...

Brad Schneider is well-known as a trusted advisor in respect of both mergers and acquisitions, and emerging technology and venture capital law in Alberta. As Co-Leader of Fasken’s Emerging Technology and Venture Capital Group in Alberta, Brad provides strategic legal guidance to technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from startup formation and capital raising to strategic exits. He also advises angel investors, strategic investors, and institutional funds on financing and M&am...

Matt is a Partner at Linmac LLP with a practice focused on tax planning, private capital structuring, and succession strategies for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and privately held businesses. As both a tax and corporate lawyer, he works closely with clients to design integrated legal solutions that support business growth, wealth preservation, and long-term transition planning- helping them navigate every stage from formation and financing to exit and succession. Clients turn t...

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.

Alex practices general commercial and civil litigation and advises clients with respect to a broad range of individual and corporate disputes, including contractual disputes, insurance matters, and tort-based claims. She also has extensive experience in construction matters, particularly with builders’ liens and delay claims. Alex has represented clients in the Alberta Court of Justice (formerly Provincial Court) and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as well as in commercial a...

David F. Younggren, KC specializes in civil litigation. He joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1988 after articling to Chief Justice Laycraft at the Alberta Court of Appeal. David became a partner in 1993 and has an established civil litigation practice including corporate contractual litigation, shareholder disputes, wrongful dismissal, real estate litigation, builders’ liens and collection matters. He has appeared in all levels of Court, including a successful appearance on a criminal ...

Marc Matras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Marc practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Marc Matras 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 Marc Matras is held by other lawyers.

Doug Ewens is a tax lawyer in Calgary, Alberta, with more than four decades of experience advising clients on Canadian Corporate and Personal tax matters. He provides practical tax advice and responsive service, working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to address evolving tax laws and complex issues. Doug began his legal career in Calgary with McCarthy and McCarthy, later renamed McCarthy Tétrault, after moving west in the late 1970s. With two fellow partners, he helped esta...

Peter practices primarily in the areas immigration and citizenship law. As a Canadian immigration law practitioner, Peter has prepared and filed all types of immigration and temporary status applications. This includes federal skilled worker, Canadian Experience Class, family class sponsorships (spouses, children, and parents), business class, provincial nominations, special programs, and humanitarian and compassionate applications for permanent residence. Peter's practice includes the prepar...