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Craig Frith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Insurance Law. Craig, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen J. Nicholson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Stephen J., who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dean is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on insurance law, particularly in insurance defence, subrogation, and coverage matters Dean Stanley obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree (with Distinction) in 2007 and his Bachelor of Laws degree in 2008 by completing the combined B.Comm./LL.B. program at the University of Saskatchewan. Dean articled with the Firm and joined as an Associate upon completion of his articles in May of 2009. He joined the partnership at ...

Leslie W. Prosser KC is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mining Law and Natural Resources Law. Leslie W., who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph (Joe) is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office. Joe is a technology, capital raising, and tax partner with a particular focus on high growth technology startups, IT contracting for companies managing digital transformation, and tax structuring for private enterprises and professionals. Joe is the Prairie's go-to technology and startup lawyer, having assisted hundreds of prairie technology, innovation, and scientific startups through their critical formation stage and beyond. ...

Kit is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office and maintains a litigation practice with particular emphasis on Labour and Employment Law. Kit represents a range of both provincially- and federally-regulated employers in areas such as: workplace policy development; labour relations matters including advising on certification and de-certification processes, and collective bargaining; grievance arbitrations pursuant to a collective agreement; proceedings at the Saskatchewan Labour Relati...

Sean Bryden is experienced in the areas of financial services, real estate, and corporate and commercial law. Sean’s practice focuses on commercial and agricultural financing, real estate, and corporate and commercial law, as well as contracts and municipal law. Sean acts for borrowers as well as numerous major financial institutions and mezzanine financiers in regards to both large and small loan facilities across Canada. Sean has worked extensively on land and property development pro...

Kirsten M. Hnatuk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Kirsten M., who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirsten M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob is a litigation partner in the Saskatoon office who provides advice to academic institutions, employers, and businesses. As an experienced litigator, Bob provides to clients seeking to navigate the intersection between employment/learning environments, accommodation, human rights, privacy, and safety. Such advice and support is informed by the specific reputational and operational needs of each client. By listening to client needs, Bob places legal and practical advice within the context ...

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...