Matthew "Matt" Barnes

Erin is the Managing Partner of McDougall Gauley LLP. She is a trusted strategic advisor, providing legal counsel, practical business guidance, and pragmatic solutions. She has advised senior decision-makers in public and private corporations and large institutions including universities, Crown corporations, manufacturers, insurers, financial institutions, and regulators. Erin is a trusted legal and strategic advisor to her clients, which include universities, Crown corporations, financial in...

Katherine is a partner practicing in the McKercher LLP Regina office and a member of the Health Law Practice Group, Insurance Defence Practice Group, and Labour and Employment Practice Group. Her practice focuses on health law, professional regulation, labour and employment law, and insurance defence. She is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Regina Bar Association. Katherine was invited to join the partnership in 2021. She has represented clients at all levels of the Saskatchew...

Gord Kuski’s practice focuses on civil litigation in all areas of law including class actions, corporate and commercial litigation, and commercial insurance litigation. He acts as a litigation counsel in the Regina office offering his experience and knowledge to other members of McDougall Gauley’s litigation team. Gord has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for his litigation work. He was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1994. ...

Amanda is an experienced senior litigator. She acts in complex multi-party commercial and class action litigation, and works with clients and lawyers from other jurisdictions in multi-jurisdictional cases. She defends professionals in licensing-related complaints. She has argued at all levels of courts in Saskatchewan and the Supreme Court of Canada, and arbitral and administrative tribunals. Amanda is a well-recognized senior litigator in Saskatchewan. She was inducted as a Fellow in the Ame...

Susan (Sue) Barber is a senior partner in the firm’s Regina office. She devotes much of her time to civil litigation, with a particular focus on labour and employment, but including administrative law, general civil litigation, commercial litigation and estate litigation. Sue is an experienced litigator, with a particular focus on all aspects of labour and employment law including: Employment standards Human rights Corporate reorganizations and downsizing Negotiating, reviewing and draf...

Ken Ready is an experienced lawyer, having practised law in Saskatchewan since 1976. He became a partner in the firm McDougall Ready Wakeling in 1984 (now McDougall Gauley LLP) and named a Queen’s Counsel in 1994. Ken’s preferred area of practise is civil litigation. This includes matters involving products liability claims, class actions, and personal injury. In personal injury, Ken is one of the few lawyers in Saskatchewan who regularly represents plaintiffs in medical malpracti...

G.Brett Ledingham maintains a specialized practice in energy and mining law. He has experience assisting exploration and development companies regarding traditional resources such oil & natural gas, uranium, and potash, and non-traditional resources such as helium, lithium, and geothermal resource development. He assists mineral rights-holders with leases, estate issues and estate planning matters. Brett’s practice focuses on oil and gas, alternative energy, and mining work, as well...

Marc D. Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Marc D. practices law in Regina, Saskatchewan Best Lawyers has recognized Marc D. Kelly since 2024. 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 Marc D. Kelly is held by other lawyers.

Michael is a senior commercial and insolvency lawyer whose forty years of practice have included many significant transactions and litigation assignments. He is the Chair of the firm's Board of Executive Partners. Michael is the Chair of the firm’s Board of Executive Partners. He has a wealth of experience from his broad banking law, insolvency, and commercial practice, including related litigation. Michael has acted as lead counsel in lending and insolvency matters originating in Saska...

Ryan Laidlaw is a real estate and commercial law lawyer with a primary focus on commercial lending and the financing, leasing and purchase/sale of commercial real estate. His clients include owners, tenants, developers, financial institutions, private lenders and investors. Ryan focuses on delivering cost-effective, practical and useful advice to his clients. He strives to find business solutions rather than legal obstacles. His practice includes a wide range of commercial law matters, focusi...