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Crispin is the Administrative Partner of the Calgary office and practices in the areas of business law, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and energy. He advises clients on corporate finance, public and private M&A, corporate reorganizations, and governance matters across a range of industries, including oil and gas, oilfield services, mining, power, and manufacturing. Crispin has significant experience with corporate finance and securities transactions, including...

Brian Kearl is a Partner in Linmac’s Tax Group in Calgary. Prior to joining Linmac, he was a partner at an International law firm. Brian advises on complex tax matters with a particular focus on high net worth individuals, private companies, mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations and transactions, corporate reorganizations, cross-border investments and financings, and Indigenous business development. Brian works with business owners, private equity sponsors, financial ...

Paul is a Co-Leader of Fasken’s Real Estate group and a Partner in the Calgary office. He advises on a wide variety of complex matters for real estate clients, including purchase and sale transactions of office, industrial and retail properties, mortgage financing, leasing, and development and planning matters. Paul acts for a broad range of clients, including pension funds, life insurance companies, major landlords, and institutional lenders. Paul also has significant experience in neg...

Shannon Hayes, KC, practices commercial litigation and arbitration and is the Leader of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group in the firm’s Calgary office. She has been practicing for more than 20 years in dispute resolution and has a broad range of experience on commercial and business dispute matters, working with companies in a wide range of industries, including energy, power, real estate, and technology. Shannon has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Alberta ...

Terry E. Gilholme is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Terry E. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Terry E. Gilholme since 2010. 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 Terry E. Gilholme is held by other lawyers.

Paul Stein is a Partner in Gowling WLG's Calgary office. He practises in the area of commercial litigation with an emphasis on fire, oilfield, directors and officers, professional liability, environmental, product liability, property and industrial claims, coverage litigation, class actions, construction, commercial and shareholder disputes. Paul has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, various administrative tribunals and has also conducted matters in British Columbia, Saskatchewa...

E. Jane Butcher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. E. Jane practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized E. Jane Butcher 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 E. Jane Butcher is held by other lawyers.

John Cassell is the Canadian co-head of our cybersecurity and data privacy practice. John assists clients with all manner of privacy and cybersecurity law issues including: responding to complex local and international cybersecurity incidents, advising on risk management strategies, assisting clients with access to information requests, complying with Canada's anti-spam legislation and proceedings before the offices of the Alberta and federal privacy commissioners.

Emi R. Bossio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law and Product Liability Law. Emi R. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Emi R. Bossio since 2014. 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 wh...

Maia Tomljanovic is a partner at Cuming & Gillespie LLP . She is a seasoned personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer who exclusively represents injured individuals and their families. With a proven track record of success in both Alberta and Saskatchewan courts, she brings a deep understanding of the legal system to her practice. Maia's extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and judicial dispute resolution conferences, allows her to explore a var...