Rick A. Engel, K.C.

Paul practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, employment and labour law, builders’ liens and construction law, insurance, creditor rights, and insolvency litigation. He has appeared as counsel in hearings, trials and appeals before all levels of court in Saskatchewan as well as in the Federal Court of Canada, Tax Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada. Paul’s representation of employers in labour law matters under The Saskatchewan Employment Act has also...

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...

Laurance Yakimowski has extensive professional experience providing strategic counsel and advice to commercial and corporate clients in a diverse range of commercial law related matters, with a special emphasis on corporate, securities, commercial real estate, financing and secured transaction laws. He serves clients in a range of industries including agricultural products and services, automotive, financial services, food, industrial equipment, industrial products and services, manufacturing...

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...

Connor is a partner practicing in the McKercher LLP Regina office. Connor’s practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of insurance law, professional regulatory law, administrative law, civil litigation, and child protection issues. In his work with professional regulatory bodies and his dealings with administrative law Connor provides counsel to ensure that these professional and administrative bodies run effectively and responsibly and operate to protect the interests of the publ...

Lindsay A. Gates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Trusts and Estates. Lindsay A. practices law in Swift Current, Saskatchewan Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsay A. Gates 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 Lindsay A. Gates is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office and focuses on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law. Nicholas is Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee and Chair of the Health Law Practice Group. He is a member of the Insurance Defence and Professional Regulation Practice Groups. He focuses on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline. He has represented numerous pro...

Susan (Sue) Barber is a senior partner in the firm’s Regina office. She devotes much of her time to civil litigation, with a particular focus on labour and employment, but including administrative law, general civil litigation, commercial litigation and estate litigation. Sue is an experienced litigator, with a particular focus on all aspects of labour and employment law including: Employment standards Human rights Corporate reorganizations and downsizing Negotiating, reviewing and draf...

David is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office with a practice which focuses on corporate and commercial law, including small business. David has experience in almost all areas of corporate and commercial law but a significant area of his practice involves representing developers and home builders in Regina and Saskatoon. Throughout his career, David has had experience in almost all areas of the law, including civil litigation, criminal law, and estates. David was born and raised in Ka...

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...