Nathan Schissel

Jim’s knowledge and expertise are focused on construction, insurance, energy and resources, professional liability, and civil disputes in business and other contexts, from a problem solving and litigation perspective. He has experience before all levels of court in Saskatchewan, courts in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before various administrative tribunals and regulatory bodies. He has also appeared before arbitral tribunals and served as an arb...

Lauren J. Wihak's practice focuses on administrative and public law, civil litigation, and appeals. Lauren previously clerked at the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Lauren has appeared before various trial courts, appeal courts in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Lauren received her King's Counsel appointment in 2024. She is fluent in English and French. Lauren J. Wihak, K.C., joined McDougall Gauley LLP in 2017, after sp...

Murray Sawatzky is a partner in our Regina office. Murray practises broadly in the area of litigation and arbitration which includes commercial, construction, environmental, and debtor creditor law. He has particular focus on complex commercial and construction dispute resolution. Murray Sawatzky's practice focuses on commercial litigation with a particular emphasis on construction, tendering, and product warranty litigation. He provides representation to project owners, construction companie...

Reg has been a practicing lawyer in Saskatchewan since 1980. He currently has an active health law and civil litigation practice, which includes regular appearances before various administrative tribunals and courts of all levels. Medical malpractice cases feature prominently in Reg’s portfolio of cases. Reg’s commitment to his clients is evident in his regular appearances in civil jury trials and judge-alone trials in the Court of King’s Bench. His adept use of demonstrativ...

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...

Jeffrey Norwig is a partner in the firm’s Regina office. Jeffrey maintains a broad practice in the areas of real estate, wills and estates, and corporate governance. Jeffrey has experience in these areas having acted for individuals, out of province firms, and small to large corporations. Jeffrey has presented on these topics to many organizations. Jeffrey’s practice supports a wide variety of clients in their personal and business needs. Jeffrey has been involved in many resident...

Jyoti Haeusler is a partner in the firm’s Regina office. Jyoti maintains a broad family and immigration law practice. Jyoti has experience with a variety of complex family law disputes. Jyoti has argued successfully before the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal, Immigration Refugee Board of Canada, Immigration Appeal Division, and Federal Court of Canada. Jyoti Haeusler has a general practice focusing on family and immigration law. Jyoti has extensive litigation e...

David is a senior partner with McKercher LLP operating out of Regina and Saskatoon. His practice focuses on insurance law, defence of liability matters, and defence of health care professionals; he also has considerable experience in employment law and construction law. David E. Thera, KC is a proud native of Battleford, Saskatchewan. He joined McKercher LLP in 1988, became a partner in 1997, and is a senior litigator in the firm’s Regina office. His practice focuses on health law, defe...

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...

William Lane is a litigation partner whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, construction disputes, and administrative law. He has appeared before the Court of Appeal and Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan, as well as various administrative tribunals. William practices civil litigation, with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, construction disputes, and administrative law. He has appeared before the Court of Appeal and Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewa...