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Peter Hryniuk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Peter practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Hryniuk since 2012. 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 Peter Hryniuk is held by other lawyers.

Kelly practices energy, commercial and securities litigation. He has extensive experience with claims in the oil & gas, construction, and securities industries. He acts as counsel for investment dealers, investment advisors and investors in securities regulation, investigation and enforcement matters, and other investment related claims. Kelly has argued cases at all levels of court in Alberta, the Tax Court of Canada, securities regulatory tribunals, and the Canadian Investment Regulator...

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

Ryan Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Ryan practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Phillips since 2022. 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 Ryan Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Gavin Fitch is an award-winning lawyer and K.C. working in environmental, regulatory, energy permitting, and Indigenous law. He’s a respected and trusted advisor who provides sound, practical advice geared towards keeping his clients out of the hearing room. When necessary, however, he is a strong and fearless advocate, whether in negotiations or in a courtroom. His clients include developers, energy producers, environmental monitoring agencies, governments and landowners. For each indi...

Emily is a dedicated and effective problem-solver. A partner in Gowling WLG’s Calgary office, Emily practises in the areas of commercial and regulatory litigation and professional liability defence. She represents her clients at all levels of court in Alberta, in administrative tribunals, and in alternative dispute resolution. Emily's expertise spans advocacy for corporate clients in disputes related to energy, construction, product liability, and corporate crime, alongside regulatory a...

Roy is a partner and head of the Wills, Trusts & Estates group. With over 25 years of wealth management and protection experience, he advises high net worth individuals, their families, family offices, and related businesses. His focus is on international, U.S./cross-border planning, trust creation, and compliance. Before joining McLeod Law in 2009, Roy worked as in-house legal counsel to major Canadian and international financial institutions, spending 10 years in Bermuda and Switzerland...

Vance Langford is a Calgary-based business lawyer and Managing Partner of Langford Law. Vance has over 20 years' experience working with clients to structure businesses, complete financings and transactions and resolve disputes with support from counsel for securities, tax and litigation matters. Vance’s practice includes negotiating and documenting acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations and other complex business transactions, particularly involving multiple jurisdictions and comp...

Jennie is a commercial litigator and arbitration counsel who advises clients on construction, real estate, and complex contractual disputes across a range of industries. She also has significant experience in administrative law and employment-related matters. She regularly represents clients before administrative tribunals, in statutory appeals, and in applications for judicial review. Her administrative law practice is informed by her early experience in the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario...

Shaun Partridge, KC is a partner based in our Calgary office. Shaun practices in our Real Estate and Corporate Commercial practice groups and has a practice that encompasses a broad range of sophisticated real estate and corporate–commercial transactions including corporate reorganizations and restructuring, real estate acquisition and disposition, development and financing. Shaun represents investors, developers and end-users with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition...