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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...

Lori advises both domestic and international clients on a broad range of tax matters. She has extensive experience in business structuring, corporate reorganizations, pre-sale and divestiture planning, business succession planning, executive and employee compensation, immigration/emigration, trusts, and estates. Corporate, institutional and individual clients turn to her for clear, actionable guidance on complex tax matters. Known for translating intricate tax rules into practical, tax-effici...

Brad Schneider is well-known as a trusted advisor in respect of both mergers and acquisitions, and emerging technology and venture capital law in Alberta. As Co-Leader of Fasken’s Emerging Technology and Venture Capital Group in Alberta, Brad provides strategic legal guidance to technology companies throughout their lifecycle, from startup formation and capital raising to strategic exits. He also advises angel investors, strategic investors, and institutional funds on financing and M&am...

Christine H. Pasemko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christine H. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Christine H. Pasemko 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 Christine H. Pasemko is held by other lawyers.

Bryant Frydberg, a seasoned corporate tax and mergers and acquisitions lawyer, provides assistance to private corporations as well as owner/manager businesses. Bryant also carries on a complimentary business law practice and has experience with unanimous shareholder agreements and other general business law matters. With a focus on practical solutions, Bryant is devoted to helping clients achieve their goals and objectives. Bryant is a respected figure in the legal and tax community. As a sou...

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.

Robert has extensive experience in oil and gas litigation and arbitrations, construction litigation, contract breach cases, First Nations governance, pension litigation and defamation actions, and he has represented clients in professional disciplinary matters before the Alberta Securities Commission, APEGGA, CREB and the Professional Conduct Committee of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He acts for a range of clients, from large corporations, pension funds and public institutions to indi...

Hollick Chipman has focused on personal injury law since 1996, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area to his clients. Hollick primarily represents people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and also handles other personal injury matters. He has appeared in the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, and the Alberta Court of Justice. Hollick has served as a Board Member for the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association and as the Canad...

Shelley has a depth of knowledge in Wills, Trusts and Estates with a focus on: estate planning US/cross border planning estate administration estate dispute resolution elder lawtrust planning guardianship and trusteeship matters She is adept at guiding clients smoothly through a process that can be stressful and complicated. She believes in educating people, creating efficient solutions that work for her client’s specific concerns, and collaborating with their trusted professionals to r...

Joshua has extensive experience advising clients on a wide range of commercial matters, including banking and lending transactions, debt financings, subordination and inter-creditor arrangements, restructurings, and forbearances. He regularly acts for a variety of lenders and borrowers in both domestic and national financial services transactions. His corporate/commercial practise includes advising on the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, secured transactions, corpora...