John A. Wilson

Andrew Burt is a banking & finance lawyer in Fasken’s Calgary office advising a wide range of borrowers and lenders in debt financing transactions including acquisition financing, project financing, asset-based lending, first and second lien credit facilities and bridge loans. Andrew advises clients in a variety of industries including oil and gas, insurance and real estate. Andrew has experience advising clients in the areas of corporate finance, M&A, private equity and venture...

Sandra's international experience, multi-lingual fluency, and nuanced understanding of dispute resolution uniquely inform her approach to family law. Trained and experienced in negotiation and mediation, Sandra believes in resolving family law disputes in a solution-focused, efficient, and non-adversarial manner. Where necessary, Sandra engages in targeted litigation and has argued successfully in the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of Queen's Bench, and the Court of Appeal. Sandra art...

Jill Wilkie is a trusted advisor to employers and specializes in advising on all aspects of labour and employment law, and is the Leader of Miller Thomson’s Labour & Employment Group. She has developed significant expertise in assisting clients in the health, manufacturing and education industries, as well as in Alberta’s Indigenous communities. Jill’s experience includes advising on the discipline and dismissal process, the defence of wrongful, constructive and unjust d...

Shannon is an innovative and high-performing litigation and regulatory lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising clients on complex commercial and regulatory matters. Her practice focuses on resolving difficult business disputes in the commercial, energy and power sectors. She has extensive experience managing large, complex litigation, regulatory and administrative matters in the electricity and oil and gas industries, where organization, accountability, effective communication and ov...

Roy Klassen is a partner at McLeod Law LLP in Calgary, Alberta, and leads the firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates group. His practice areas include Trusts and Estates, with a focus on wealth management and protection, international and U.S./cross-border planning, trust creation, and compliance. For more than 33 years, Roy has advised individuals, families, family offices, and related businesses on a range of trust and estate planning matters, including plans involving international and c...

Tanya A. Frizzell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Tanya A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Tanya A. Frizzell 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 Tanya A. Frizzell is held by other lawyers.

Aaron focuses on Wills, Trusts, and Estates. He has extensive experience in estate planning, administration, and dispute resolution. He previously also practiced in business law and real estate law, and he is able to deploy that experience in his Wills, Trust and Estate work. Aaron is a recognized thought leader in the application of The Surrogate Rules and complicated court applications, which helps him generate positive, timely results for his clients. He shares his knowledge with colleague...

Erin J. Runnalls is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Erin J. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erin J. Runnalls 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 Erin J. Runnalls is held by other lawyers.

Sandy Vander Ziel joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2013 and practices exclusively in family law. She is a registered collaborative lawyer, mediator and arbitrator, as well as a dispute resolution officer with the Court of King’s Bench. She has practiced in the area of family law at local and national law firms since 2002. Sandy has significant experience with a variety of methods of Alternate Dispute Resolution including Collaborative law, lawyer assisted mediation, arbitration and in...

Mr. Burstall practices in the area of commercial law with an emphasis on securities law. Its practice includes all aspects of securities law from both the perspective of an issuer or an underwriter, including initial public offerings, secondary financing, mergers and acquisitions, all dealings with regulators including stock exchanges and securities commissions, and corporate governance. He also practices in business and corporate commercial law, including all forms of corporate governance, s...