Sarat C. Maharaj

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...

Andrew C. Paterson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Andrew C., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Diane C. Ferrante is the Managing Partner of Duncan Craig LLP and a member of the firm’s litigation group, with a focus on family law and insurance and risk management. She began her legal career at Duncan Craig LLP as a summer student, completed her articles with the firm, and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in September 2008. Diane became a partner in January 2015. In her family law practice, Diane has been involved in matters through mediation (as counsel and mediator), collaborative...

Justin E. Kingston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Justin E., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice areas Corporate and Commercial Law Contract negotiation Real Estate Law Commercial real estate primarily acting on behalf of developers, vendors and purchasers in relation to acquisition, financing, leasing and sale

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...

Haley maintains a general civil and commercial litigation practice, focusing on construction disputes. She represents owners, contractors, and sub-contractors in cases involving contract breaches, delays and liquidated damages, and deficiency claims. She has appeared before multiple levels of Court in Alberta and is experienced in private arbitrations. Haley brings a unique perspective to her legal practice, holding her Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance and having worked as a Comme...

Darren Becker, K.C. has earned a reputation for both his skill and commitment to getting the job done in commercial and corporate transactions. With more than 45 years of legal experience, he has acted as counsel in a wide variety of matters, including corporate reorganization and restructuring, mergers, wind-ups, and dissolutions. As a partner and senior member of the Corporate Commercial Practice Group at McLennan Ross, he has facilitated and coordinated large and complex commercial transac...

Kember is a partner in the firm’s Edmonton office with a practice focused on litigation. Kember is an experienced and highly respected litigator dedicated to helping his clients solve their most difficult legal problems. Kember assists clients with a broad range of practice areas including corporate commercial disputes, construction and infrastructure litigation, landlord and tenant matters, loss of property and personal injury insurance claims and professional liability litigation. He ...

Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...