Rachel Macklin

Steven was awarded a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Alberta in 2011. He completed his articles at Parlee McLaws, and became a partner with the firm in 2020. He represents and advises a wide array of clients such as financial institutions, receivers, trustees in bankruptcy, debtors and trade suppliers in such matters as financial recovery (both secured and unsecured, and both pre and post judgment), insolvency and restructuring, priority disputes and fraudulent transactions. He furthe...

Wendi Crowe’s practice focuses on tax, business succession planning, trusts and estate planning, to address the complexities of today’s families. She uses a practical, holistic and collaborative approach to assist owner-managers in achieving their business succession goals. Wendi advises clients at all stages of the business life cycle, including incorporation and ownership structure, partnership and shareholder agreements, employee profit-sharing plans and stock options, acquisit...

Chuck Russell, K.C. has provided practical and timely advice to debtors, lenders, and receivers for more than 40 years. He is a partner and Queen’s Counsel with extensive knowledge in restructuring, reorganizations, and insolvency. Known for his negotiation skill and personable manner, Chuck handles corporate restructuring and reorganizations, receiverships, and bankruptcies for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries. He advises lenders on methods of securitizing lo...

Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Michael moved to Edmonton in 2006 and joined Weir Bowen in August 2012. With a focus on medical malpractice and personal injury, he is dedicated to helping clients achieve justice in complex cases involving medical negligence. In his role at Weir Bowen, Michael brings extensive knowledge to the field of medical malpractice and personal injury. As a member of the Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance (BILA) and the firm’s medical malpractice and person...

Rob was head of the Parlee McLaws LLP Labour and Employment Group for over 20 years and has extensive experience in the practice of labour and employment law. Rob advises a wide variety of federally and provincially regulated clients on labour and employment matters including grievance arbitrations, Part III Canada Labour Code adjudications, human rights complaints and hearings, wrongful dismissal litigation, dismissal planning, collective bargaining, privacy complaint hearings, defence of oc...

Ward Hanson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Ward practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ward Hanson since 2023. 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 Ward Hanson is held by other lawyers.

Practice areas Administrative Law Counseling on matters of business and governmental concerns Representation of individuals, firms, and governmental organizations in matters of land use planning and development Advising on governmental procedures Counseling individuals and firms in the securities industry Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues and corporate governance Handling commercial transactions including the acquisition, development, sale and leasing ...

Atul brings a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience to his work acquired over several decades of legal practice. Atul began his law career in India. He has represented clients in several countries in Europe, and since 2003, in Canada. His extensive experience in varied practice areas allow him to serve the needs of his individual and business clients – from routine corporate and commercial matters to strategic planning and execution in business and litigation matters. His clients re...

Matt focuses on employment, free expression, constitutional, and administrative law. He provides advice to organizations including employers, print and broadcast media organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities and professional regulatory bodies, and to individuals. He is admitted to the bar in Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Matt has appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta on matters ranging from the constitutional right to equality, to free expression in the...

Jeff Fixsen has advised corporations and individuals in all aspects of their business for over two decades. His practice includes the areas of corporate and commercial law, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and financing, and trademarks. Jeff's ability to foster practical approaches to problem solving helps clients achieve success efficiently and effectively. Jeff’s clientele is diverse and reflective of the greater Edmonton and area and Northern Alberta bus...