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Pierre C. Desrochers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Pierre C., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pierre C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rick carries on a corporate/commercial practice. His work spans both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over more than 40 years, Rick has extensive experience in sophisticated transactions of various kinds including acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and business reorganizations. In addition to providing advice to businesses, health care corporations and educational institutions regarding ongoing contracts, credit issues, planning, technology and p...

Nore Aldein Assiff, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation. Nore Aldein, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nore Aldein is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jerry has been practicing in the areas of security enforcement and insolvency since his call to the bar in 1984. He has extensive experience representing corporate litigants at all Alberta Court levels. The majority of Jerry’s clients are institutional lenders, receivers, and trustees in bankruptcy, whom he represents in connection with the enforcement of security instruments and recovery of indebtedness. He acts on behalf of debtors, creditors (secured and unsecured), receivers, and mo...

Sharon is a solicitor whose practice emphasizes all aspects of commercial real estate. She delivers practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients, including landowners, developers, builders, landlords, tenants, joint-venturers and private lenders. Sharon advises on all areas of real property transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centres, residential apartment buildings and hotels. She also acts for landlords and tenants...

With over 25 years of tax experience, John specializes in tax planning, estate planning and dispute resolution for private corporations and family farm organizations. He holds his Bachelor of Laws, along with his Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCA), Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designations. John lends his wealth of knowledge and specialized relational “soft” skills as a regular presenter at various tax related forums. He...

Darin Hannaford is an experienced litigator working with a wide range of industries in Western Canada. For more than two decades, Darin has provided practical legal advice to clients in a variety of contractual, construction, transportation, environmental, and regulatory matters. Darin has represented contractors across Canada in large construction claims and general contractual disputes. He has also acted for a number of corporate entities on commercial litigation and administrative law matt...

James Lingwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. James, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over a decade, David has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for injured patients and their families, handling cases involving a wide range of medical professionals. With 20 years of experience in Medical Malpractice, David focused on claims for injured patients and their families. Medical Malpractice claims are inherently complex, and David’s extensive experience in this field has led to a profound respect and admiration for the medical community, which generally performs ...

Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...