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Jennifer McPherson is a corporate and commercial lawyer focusing on corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and commercial matters. Jennifer has acted for private and public companies on a broad range of matters, including public offerings, private placements, plans of arrangement, and asset and share purchase and sale transactions. She has also advised clients on stock exchange listings, continuous disclosure matters, and corporate governance issues.

Erin J. Runnalls is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Erin J. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erin J. Runnalls 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 Erin J. Runnalls is held by other lawyers.

Devin has a commercial and real estate practice with a focus on purchase and sale transactions, financings, corporate matters, condominium developments, and commercial and residential leasing. He also advises on a variety of development-related matters. Devin works with a broad range of clients, including business owners, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and commercial developers. His experience includes acting on major housing developments in Calgary and Fort McMurray, advising on hos...

Justin Ferrara’s main practice is in securities law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Mr. Ferrara has represented a number of both publicly traded and privately held clients in a broad range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, public and private equity financings, corporate reorganizations and corporate governance issues. Mr. Ferrara has also advised special committees regarding numerous types of strategic and related-party transactions.

James’ practice involves all aspects of corporate restructuring and insolvency law. He regularly advises clients in reorganizations pursuant to Canadian insolvency statutes, corporate arrangements, receiverships, bankruptcies, security reviews and enforcement proceedings. He frequently represents debtor companies, secured and unsecured creditors, plan or proposal sponsors, purchasers and court officers in domestic and cross-border cases. James strives to work collaboratively with client...

Shaun Partridge, KC is a partner based in our Calgary office. Shaun practices in our Real Estate and Corporate Commercial practice groups and has a practice that encompasses a broad range of sophisticated real estate and corporate–commercial transactions including corporate reorganizations and restructuring, real estate acquisition and disposition, development and financing. Shaun represents investors, developers and end-users with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition...

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.

Melissa’s practice is focused on securities and capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance. Businesses and investors rely on Melissa’s strategic advice while negotiating and executing complex transactions and navigating commercial relationships. Clients value Melissa’s extensive knowledge and experience advising on complex and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including debt and equity financings, take-over bids, plans of arrangement,...

Laura Comfort is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Laura practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Comfort 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 Laura Comfort is held by other lawyers.

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...