Kristin Yarish

For more than 20 years I have been focused on the resolution of business disputes. Over that time, the arbitral proportion of my practice has increased progressively, such that it now comprises a high majority, involving complex matters typically with at least tens of millions of dollars at stake. In 2005, I obtained a Certificate in Arbitration from the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (now the ADR Institute of Alberta) (ADRIA), based on 11 different relevant courses including 62 ho...

Thomas Cumming is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Thomas practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Cumming 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 Thomas Cumming is held by other lawyers.

Katherine Stys is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Katherine practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Stys since 2021. 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 Katherine Stys is held by other lawyers.

Carsten is a founding member and senior partner of JSS Barristers, the largest civil litigation boutique law firm in western Canada. His practice emphasizes complex and multi-party corporate and commercial litigation, commercial class actions, oil & gas litigation including royalty, environmental and CAPL issues, shareholder disputes, advising creditors and others in insolvency matters and professional negligence claims. During a leave of absence from JSS Barristers, he served as Senior L...

Robert Froehlich currently leads the business law group in our Calgary office and from 2016 to 2020 led our Canadian oil and gas practice. Robert advises domestic and international clients on a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters, with a specific focus on the energy industry. He provides practical and strategic advice to clients on transactions and projects across the energy sector, including on liquefied natural gas, conventional and unconventional upstream petroleum and natura...

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...

Kevin has practiced almost exclusively family law for over 25 years. His more recent litigation has been at the appellate level but his practice has shifted to representing a few private clients and acting as mediator (most often with counsel present) and arbitrator (often of longer, more complicated arbitrations). His articles/papers on family law issues have been published by the Lawyer's Weekly and he is a regular contributor to the continuing legal education of Alberta's family bar throug...

Alex Kotkas is Managing Partner of the Alberta Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Calgary and Tsuut’ina offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Alex manages the region's operations while developing and executing its strategic direction. His leadership focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that prioritizes exceptional client service, drives innovation, and nurtures outstanding talent. Alex is the founder and former leader of the Firm’s L...

Heather M. Bonnycastle, K.C. , has more than 45 years of experience in condominium, residential , and commercial real estate law . Based in Calgary, Alberta, she assists clients with a broad range of property-related matters and works with McLeod Law LLP . Heather’s practice focuses on condominium and multi-family development matters, including: New condominium and multi-family developments Condominium bylaws Corporate structuring Advice for condominium boards and property managers Spec...

Chris is the co-managing partner of the Calgary office of Felesky Flynn LLP. He focuses on corporate and international tax planning and frequently represents clients at the audit, objection and appeal stages of tax disputes. With over 15 years of tax law experience, Chris is a natural leader who can bring together the right team of tax professionals to solve complex problems effectively and efficiently. Chris often writes and presents for top tax associations and has taught international tax ...