Paul Olfert

As partner, Scott brings nearly 20 years of experience to the firm, with a general business practice focusing primarily on corporate and commercial law, banking law and commercial and residential real estate law. Scott advises both new and established businesses on matters of structuring, financing, reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures and general ongoing business matters and issues. Scott also regularly advises financial institutions with respect to lending and security issues.

Misty is a partner with Robertson Stromberg LLP, where her practice focuses primarily on construction law and commercial debt recovery. She advises and represents suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, owners and consultants on all aspects of a construction project, including competitive bidding and procurement issues, contract drafting/interpretation/enforcement, builders’ liens, debt recovery and dispute resolution/arbitration. With her combined knowledge and experience in constructi...

Kate is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office. Kate is a lawyer in the Saskatoon office and practices exclusively in the area of family law, including assisting clients with division of family property, child and spousal support, parenting matters and divorce. Kate completed her Bachelor of Business Administration at Simon Fraser University in 2005. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and received her Bachelor of Laws in 2009. Kate joined McKercher LLP in 2020 as a senior as...

Daniel Shapiro, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Daniel, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on corporate governance and commercial real estate and financing, natural resources law and land development law. James practices in the areas of corporate, commercial and transactional law with a focus on matters relating to corporate governance, commercial real estate and financings, natural resources law and securities law. His clients span many industries including but not limited to natural resources and mining, ma...

Crystal is a partner at the Felesky Flynn Saskatoon office. She practices in all areas of personal and corporate tax, with a focus on owner-managed business and succession planning. Crystal’s commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized by her peers in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for her outstanding work in Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, and Corporate Law—a testament to her high-caliber practice and dedication to her clients. Cry...

Charmaine Panko K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Real Estate Law. Charmaine, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charmaine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Curtis is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he practices mainly in the areas of estate litigation, family farm disputes, corporate commercial litigation and shareholder disputes. He also advises clients on various labour and employment issues. Curtis has appeared in all three levels of Saskatchewan Court (Provincial, Queen’s Bench, and Court of Appeal) and also before the Federal Court of Canada and the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board. Curtis joined the Firm&rsqu...

John is a senior lawyer in the Saskatoon office where he acts as Counsel in complex commercial and contractual disputes, professional negligence, labour law, taxation, and First Nations litigation. John Beckman, K.C. was called to the Bar in 1977, admitted as a Partner in 1980, and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1987. He transitioned to Of Counsel in 2018. Mr. Beckman has extensive experience acting as Counsel in complex commercial and contractual disputes, Professional Negligence, Labour...

Scott Spencer has broad litigation experience including Indigenous law, specifically the duty to consult, specific claims, and constitutional challenges. He is always looking for practical ways to resolve legal disputes by settlement through mediation or alternate dispute resolution, but when necessary he does not hesitate to go to Court or arbitration. Scott has appeared before the superior courts of all the Western provinces, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal...