Kurt Wintermute, K.C.

Craig Frith is a litigation partner in the Saskatoon office, chair of the firm’s Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Team, and a member of the firm's Board of Executive Partners. Craig’s litigation practice focuses on insolvency and restructuring, commercial and construction litigation, and insurance defence. In the scope of his practice, he regularly acts for financial institutions, Licensed Insolvency Trustees, financially distressed companies, and other creditors and stakehol...

Janine is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where she advises and represents companies in financial distress, lenders and court officers in restructuring and insolvency proceedings as well as clients in commercial litigation matters. Janine obtained her Bachelor of Laws in 2002 from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to this, Janine obtained her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida State University located in Tallahassee, Flor...

Charmaine Panko K.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Real Estate Law. Charmaine practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Best Lawyers has recognized Charmaine Panko K.C. 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 Charmaine Panko K.C. is held...

Dean is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on insurance law, particularly in insurance defence, subrogation, and coverage matters Dean Stanley obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree (with Distinction) in 2007 and his Bachelor of Laws degree in 2008 by completing the combined B.Comm./LL.B. program at the University of Saskatchewan. Dean articled with the Firm and joined as an Associate upon completion of his articles in May of 2009. He joined the partnership at ...

Scott Spencer has broad litigation experience including Indigenous law, specifically the duty to consult, specific claims, and constitutional challenges. He is always looking for practical ways to resolve legal disputes by settlement through mediation or alternate dispute resolution, but when necessary he does not hesitate to go to Court or arbitration. Scott has appeared before the superior courts of all the Western provinces, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal...

Gordon is a partner in the firm’s Saskatoon office. His practice focuses on all aspects of labour & employment law, arbitration law and adjudication. He regularly represents clients before the Labour Relations Board, arbitration boards and the courts. Prior to joining the firm, Gordon held senior executive corporate roles and senior adjudicative positions. Gordon supports companies and organizations by providing practical advice on labour and employment matters. He advises on collec...

Curtis is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he practices mainly in the areas of estate litigation, family farm disputes, corporate commercial litigation and shareholder disputes. He also advises clients on various labour and employment issues. Curtis has appeared in all three levels of Saskatchewan Court (Provincial, Queen’s Bench, and Court of Appeal) and also before the Federal Court of Canada and the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board. Curtis joined the Firm&rsqu...

Kaylea is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where she defends both personal injury and professional liability actions, provides policy coverage opinions and advances subrogated claims. Kaylea practices largely in civil litigation. A member of the Firm’s Insurance Law Practice Group, she defends both personal injury and professional liability actions, provides policy coverage opinions and advances subrogated claims. She has also worked with a major natural resources company...

Joseph (Joe) is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office. Joe is a technology, capital raising, and tax partner with a particular focus on high growth technology startups, IT contracting for companies managing digital transformation, and tax structuring for private enterprises and professionals. Joe is Saskatchewan’s technology and startup lawyer, having assisted hundreds of prairie technology, innovation, and scientific startups through their critical formation stage and beyond....

Ian Sutherland is a senior litigation partner in the Saskatoon office. Ian Sutherland is a senior litigator with McDougall Gauley LLP. He has built a well-developed practice acting for financial institutions, Licensed Insolvency Trustees, financially distressed companies, and other creditors. Ian has appeared before various levels of court in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and the Supreme Court of Canada. “Best Lawyers in Canada” has recognized Ian for his work in a variety of practic...