Kevin A. Fougere

Nigel established his first law firm in 1997 and has been practicing law for more than 25 years. He has appeared before all levels of Court throughout Alberta, and is familiar with all forums of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He is committed to maximizing client recovery, minimizing client exposure and realizing optimal outcomes. Nigel proudly considers himself first and foremost an advocate, and this has been his passion and a consistent theme throughout his professional career. He is also ...

Patrick McNally is a partner in the Corporate Group whose practice focuses on general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities. He acts for numerous private and public companies, and offers advice regarding corporate finance, asset and share transactions, joint ventures, reorganizations and recapitalizations. Patrick also advises public entities with respect to corporate governance and compliance matters. Patrick works closely with clients to develop and i...

Michael Witt is a partner in the Real Estate Group of Stikeman Elliott. He provides advice to public, private and institutional owners and developers, lenders and advisors in relation to a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development projects, master-planned communities, joint ventures and various ownership structures, ground leases and property leasing.

Dion Legge practises tax law. His practice focuses on the income tax aspects of corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, debt and equity financings, and the taxation of flow-through vehicles. Mr. Legge also advises on tax-planning issues related to international structures for Canadian-based multinational corporations, on investments by non-residents in Canada, and on structuring cross-border mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and financings. He joined our Calgary o...

Michael Morcom acts for lenders and borrowers in corporate finance and mid-market financing transactions. He is the Managing Partner of the Calgary office and a leader of the Firm’s Financial Services specialty group. Mike has extensive experience in secured transactions and opinion mandates (acting for lenders and borrowers), as well as commercial real estate matters. Michael brings a personable and collaborative approach to his practice to achieve accuracy, efficiency, and results for...

Geoff Poelman practises in the litigation group with a focus on complex commercial litigation within the energy industry, construction law, and insurance defence. He has been involved in matters at all levels of court in Alberta, having experience with proceedings including contractual disputes, statutory interpretation and negligence. Geoff has successfully managed multi-party actions with complex procedural issues, often participating in a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes...

Peter practices primarily in the areas immigration and citizenship law. As a Canadian immigration law practitioner, Peter has prepared and filed all types of immigration and temporary status applications. This includes federal skilled worker, Canadian Experience Class, family class sponsorships (spouses, children, and parents), business class, provincial nominations, special programs, and humanitarian and compassionate applications for permanent residence. Peter's practice includes the prepar...

Alex practices general commercial and civil litigation and advises clients with respect to a broad range of individual and corporate disputes, including contractual disputes, insurance matters, and tort-based claims. She also has extensive experience in construction matters, particularly with builders’ liens and delay claims. Alex has represented clients in the Alberta Court of Justice (formerly Provincial Court) and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as well as in commercial a...

Jeffrey Coles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Jeffrey, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Warner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Laura, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.