James J. Heelan K.C.

Vicki is highly sought-after for her extensive experience and ability to resolve matters quickly and efficiently. Practical and knowledgeable, she provides guidance that puts client needs at the forefront. Vicki’s practice focuses on the areas of employment, human rights, privacy, labour and administrative law. She advises employers on a wide range of employment, personnel and labour issues (including collective bargaining). She is valued by employers for her accessibility and capacity ...

Shelagh embodies the spirit of justice as a seasoned lawyer dedicated to guiding her clients through the legal system with empathy and skill, relishing the challenges of trial work and advocating for her clients in the courtroom. As a mother herself, Shelagh understands firsthand the importance of listening and empathizing with her clients, many of whom are also mothers, drawing from her own experiences to ensure their voices are heard throughout the legal process. Shelagh feels privileged to...

Chris provides advice and representation to businesses and individuals in all aspects of labour and employment law, with particular experience handling drug and alcohol-related labour issues in the workplace. In his labour law practice, his clients include owners and contractors involved in large construction projects, health-care providers, and industrial clients. Always forward-thinking, Chris develops long-term labour relations plans that navigate issues and builds a foundation for success...

Ian L. MacLachlan K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Ian L., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice areas Corporate and Commercial Law Contract negotiation Real Estate Law Commercial real estate primarily acting on behalf of developers, vendors and purchasers in relation to acquisition, financing, leasing and sale

James Lingwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. James, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy carries on a general practice, with an emphasis on construction law, civil litigation, and drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and documents for commercial, industrial and municipal clients. Jeremy has assisted clients in navigating and resolving complex builders lien, delay claims, bonding issues and other disputes arising from construction projects. His general civil litigation practice focuses on construction disputes and employment issues, and general commercial disputes....

Jerry has been practicing in the areas of security enforcement and insolvency since his call to the bar in 1984. He has extensive experience representing corporate litigants at all Alberta Court levels. The majority of Jerry’s clients are institutional lenders, receivers, and trustees in bankruptcy, whom he represents in connection with the enforcement of security instruments and recovery of indebtedness. He acts on behalf of debtors, creditors (secured and unsecured), receivers, and mo...

Shelly’s practice focuses on corporate/commercial matters, business and succession planning, estate planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, family trusts, and estate administration. She is the firm’s Wills, Estates & Trusts Team Lead. Prior to entering law, Shelly worked for the Capital Health Authority and was the Regional Coordinator for the Department of Laboratory Medicine. She also worked overseas as a medical laboratory technologist i...

Spencer Norris is an experienced litigator and corporate lawyer in the areas of insolvency, restructuring, commercial litigation, debt recovery, and enforcement. Spencer prides himself in providing pragmatic advice and solutions to his clients, in order to come to resolutions efficiently and effectively. Spencer represents a number of banks and financial institutions with respect to their relations with their clients and borrowers. He also advises corporate clients on restructuring, lender an...