Marina S. Paperny, KC

Krista Schofer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Immigration Law and Labour and Employment Law. Krista practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Krista Schofer 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 Krista Schofer is held by other lawyers.

Paul was a key contributor in opening the firm’s Kelowna office and his practice focuses on helping clients develop and commercialize their technologies. An engineering and technology lawyer, he has over 25 years’ experience overseeing capital and technology investment in the energy industry and digital and big data technology sector, practicing in the fields of intellectual property; engineering, procurement and construction; strategic sourcing and privacy and data security. He i...

Practising extensively in the area of complex commercial transactions, Rick Borden focuses on large-scale projects and financings in the energy sector, including oil sands projects, pipeline projects and LNG projects. His clients include major Canadian banks and project sponsors and he has strong relationships with the key project lending specialists at the major Canadian banks. He also has significant experience in joint venture arrangements in the energy sector and often advises on matters ...

Sherrilynn J. Kelly is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Sherrilynn’s career has taken her from litigation paralegal to lawyer, from Alberta’s courts to the United Nations Compensation Commission in Switzerland, and ultimately back to the area of law she enjoys most: estates. She advises clients on estate planning and administration, with particular experience when those matters become contentious. Her earlier work in corporate ...

Lara Mason’s practice encompasses a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including commercial disputes, transnational and cross-border disputes, professional liability matters, insurance coverage disputes and class actions. Ms. Mason has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and before the Alberta Utilities Commission. She has also participated in a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes.Ms. Mason joined our Calgary office a...

Craig’s practice covers a wide spectrum of indirect tax, income tax, resource tax, personal tax planning, and dispute resolution. In 2010, Craig was appointed King’s Counsel. With a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws, he has now practiced with Felesky Flynn for more than 25 years. Craig skillfully guides clients toward practical and impactful solutions. He brings a strong grasp of law, economics and relationships, allowing him to identify the best and most practical tax out...

Dereck is a senior family law lawyer, having practiced exclusively in this area since being called to the Alberta Bar in 1995. Dereck holds a B.A. (Hons.) from McGill University followed by his L..L.B. from the University of Alberta. As a skilled litigator, he has appeared successfully at all levels of court in Alberta as well as in numerous arbitrations. Dereck also has extensive experience in negotiating settlements and drafting agreements. He applies a reasoned approach to his files and en...

Shannon joined Parlee McLaws as an associate in 2003 following the completion of her articles with the firm. She has focused her practice in the area of civil litigation, with a primary emphasis on oil and gas litigation and insurance defence matters. Specifically, in the oil and gas context, Shannon has extensive experience litigating all aspects of the industry including: Lease disputes Drilling contracts Service Agreements Constructive dismissal Breach of fiduciary duties Breach of confide...

Allie Laurent is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Allie practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Allie Laurent 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 Allie Laurent is held by other lawyers.

Scott Sangster leads the Banking & Finance group in Calgary and is a foremost banking and finance lawyer, with extensive international and domestic experience in both bilateral and syndicated transactions. He structures and advises lenders, institutional and private, in implementing a variety of debt financing transactions, including complex inter-creditor and priority arrangements. Practicing in the private equity, agribusiness, energy, real estate, logistics (including equipment and air...