Keith R. Hennel

Justine Mageau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Construction Law and Labour and Employment Law. Justine, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vicki is a highly regarded lawyer offering comprehensive counsel to a diverse group of clients. Her practice caters to a wide range of clients, including institutional and corporate and commercial clients, as well as single and multi-family builders. Specializing in real estate and commercial matters, she adeptly handles acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and land development. Her experience extends to offering invaluable advice on corporate transactions and real estate financing, demons...

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

John leads the Condominium Management Group at Witten LLP. His practice focuses on condominium management law providing guidance and assistance to condominium corporations, directors, property managers and owners. He has represented clients on condominium related matters at all levels of Court in the Province of Alberta and has argued leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada. He also practices in the areas of creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and insolvency, and commercial disputes...

Steve is a partner acting on behalf of financial institutions and other creditors in debt recovery and realization, including both secured (foreclosure, mortgage enforcement) and unsecured (judgment enforcement) debts. After earning his B.A. (2000) and his LL.B. (2004) from the University of Alberta, he was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2005 and the Nunavut bar in 2009. Steve was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2022.With over 15 years of experience, Steve has represented clients before the Prov...

Practice areas Administrative Law Counseling on matters of business and governmental concerns Representation of individuals, firms, and governmental organizations in matters of land use planning and development Advising on governmental procedures Counseling individuals and firms in the securities industry Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues and corporate governance Handling commercial transactions including the acquisition, development, sale and leasing ...

Environmental law is dynamic and as an experienced environmental and regulatory lawyer, Ron Kruhlak, K.C. enjoys the challenges of handling new environmental projects with novel issues. His focus is on resource development applications and commercial disputes. He has a knowledge base that covers a broad range of environmental matters, including energy, regulatory, and construction-related projects and conflicts. On the resource side, Ron assists with current and emerging issues in sectors inc...

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

Matthew A. Woodley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Defamation and Media Law and Labour and Employment Law. Matthew A., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Admitted to the Alberta bar in 1982, Howie attended the University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, and University of Alberta, where he earned his LL.B. in 1981. Howie is a senior litigator and chair of the Witten LLP Litigation Department. He has a commercial litigation & arbitration practice that emphasizes commercial lease and contract litigation, builders’ liens, and insolvency litigation. Howie is a frequent lecturer and seminar panelist on topics ranging from trial advocacy...