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Ricki Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Ricki practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ricki Johnston 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 Ricki Johnston is held by other lawyers.

With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the family, Alex helps his clients minimize conflict and avoid costly prolonged court battles. He is known for his bright and practical approach and for helping clients reach solutions that ultimately allow them to move forward with their lives. Alex has extensive training and experience in interest-based negotiation, mediation and arbitration. He offers creative solutions for clients in a way that best fits their needs whether that be thro...

Dale Burstall is a Calgary lawyer who practices in Corporate Law and Securities Law at Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. His practice includes advising issuers and underwriters on initial public offerings, secondary financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and matters involving securities regulators, stock exchanges, and securities commissions. Mr. Burstall also advises clients on business and corporate commercial matters, including corporate governance, shareholder ...

Ray Chartier practises commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, focusing on matters involving the energy industry, major infrastructure projects and the transportation sector. He also advises a broad range of clients on indigenous law issues, and on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, regulation and compliance issues. Ray's clients include project proponents, financial institutions and other stakeholders. Over the years, Ray has been involved in pipeline applic...

Austin S. Paladeau is a Calgary lawyer and litigator with experience representing individuals and institutional clients in complex civil litigation. He is a member of McLeod Law LLP ’s Personal Injury and Wills, Trusts & Estates Groups , with a practice focused on Personal Injury Litigation and related disputes in Calgary and throughout Alberta. Austin assists clients with matters involving: Personal Injury Litigation – Fatal accidents, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian and...

Michael Wolpert is the Leader of the Firm's Pensions and Benefits Group. Michael practises exclusively in the area of Pensions and Benefits law. He provides private and public sector clients, including boards of trustees, with strategic advice and practical counsel about legal, legislative and regulatory issues surrounding retirement plans, employment benefits and related human resource matters. In business transactions, Michael advises clients on the pension and benefit implications. He assi...

Rick Breen is a highly-experienced lawyer assisting his clients with practical advice on structuring their corporate and personal matters. He has worked with owner managers to establish, grow and ultimately transition businesses for over 20 years. Additionally, Rick’s experience with personal planning allows him to ensure the personal affairs of his clients are in order. Rick provides pragmatic advice and counsel in acting for owner managers and their families to address risk and planni...

Jessica's practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis in insolvency and restructuring. She advises clients on general commercial disputes, all aspects of insolvency and restructuring matters, including cross-border proceedings, and banking and oil and gas related litigation. Clients value Jessica’s practical and collaborative approach to complex legal disputes and restructuring proceedings. Jessica has acted for debtor companies, guiding them through the ...

Dean A. Hutchison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Dean A. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Dean A. Hutchison since 2027. 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 Dean A. Hutchison is held by other lawyers.

Brad Hayden is a senior business lawyer. He has an extensive background in leadership, management, strategic and operational planning, organizational transformation and change management, client relationship management, business operations, governance and communication. Brad practises business law, with a focus on the energy and transportation industries. He works with businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financings, domestic and cross-border reorganizations, corpora...