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Rujuta Patel practises business law and competition law, with a focus on the resources and transportation sectors. She advises on private mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and restructurings of multinational and Canadian organizations, private placements and a variety of energy-related matters. She works regularly with energy services companies and is experienced in drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of services, drilling and engineering contracts. She also ...

Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new law...

Andrew Wong is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Wong 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 Andrew Wong is held by other lawyers.

Katharine Zhang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Katharine practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Katharine Zhang since 2026. 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 Katharine Zhang 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...

R. Travis Bissett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. R. Travis practices law in Lethbridge, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized R. Travis Bissett 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 R. Travis Bissett is held by other lawyers.

Sandy Vander Ziel joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2013 and practices exclusively in family law. She is a registered collaborative lawyer, mediator and arbitrator, as well as a dispute resolution officer with the Court of King’s Bench. She has practiced in the area of family law at local and national law firms since 2002. Sandy has significant experience with a variety of methods of Alternate Dispute Resolution including Collaborative law, lawyer assisted mediation, arbitration and in...

Christine H. Pasemko is a Calgary real estate lawyer with McLeod Law LLP . As a member of the firm’s Residential Real Estate group, she assists clients with residential real estate transactions in Calgary and throughout Alberta. Christine has practised exclusively in residential real estate for 25 years. She understands that buying or selling a home may be one of the most significant financial decisions a person makes. Christine provides clear, practical guidance and keeps clients infor...

Rishi Chakraborty is a Calgary, Alberta lawyer with McLeod Law LLP whose practice focuses on Corporate Law , Securities Law , mergers and acquisitions, and related business transactions. He acts for public and private companies, shareholders, independent committees of boards of directors, and investment dealers. Rishi advises clients on public and private securities offerings, acquisitions and dispositions of assets and businesses, corporate reorganizations, recapitalizations, corporate gover...

Brian Kearl is a Partner in Linmac’s Tax Group in Calgary. Prior to joining Linmac, he was a partner at an International law firm. Brian advises on complex tax matters with a particular focus on high net worth individuals, private companies, mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations and transactions, corporate reorganizations, cross-border investments and financings, and Indigenous business development. Brian works with business owners, private equity sponsors, financial ...