Jeff Kowall

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...

Patrick J. Rykes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Patrick J., who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cynthia L. Lazar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Cynthia L., who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cynthia L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Puchniak’s corporate and commercial law practice includes advising businesses on structure, growth, and corporate governance, as well as acquisitions, dispositions and various contractual arrangements. Michael has experience in the preparation of a variety of commercial agreements including shareholder, partnership, joint venture and purchase and sale agreements. Michael also advises lenders and borrowers on domestic loan transactions involving office, retail, multi-tenant resid...

Brant has represented a diverse range of clients, from small startups to multinational corporations. He has a proven track record of success in negotiating and drafting contracts, advising on corporate governance matters, and facilitating mergers and acquisitions. He also brings business acumen and perspective from his recent tenure working in-house for a large publicly traded company where he gained valuable insights into corporate deal making, risk management, and the importance of aligning...

Gerri Wiebe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defence. Gerri, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gerri is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan Savage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Labour and Employment Law and Sports Law. Ryan, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven is an experienced business and securities lawyer. He has acted on behalf of clients on significant M&A transactions, establishment of a wide range of public and private investment funds, complex corporate restructurings, securities regulatory matters, private placements, IPOs including Capital Pool Companies, and a wide variety of corporate finance transactions. Steven’s experience in mergers and acquisitions has involved acting for Canadian and international enterprises of v...

Kyle Dear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Kyle, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trevor Ray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Trevor, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trevor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.