Scott H.D. Bower

Jody Sutherland collaborates with her clients to come up with creative, proactive solutions that are tailored to their specific needs. She offers timely communication, honest opinions, and a thorough analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each case in three key areas of law: employment, litigation, and insurance defence. Jody’s significant experience representing employers in employment and human rights matters allows her to see an issue from different perspectives and understand t...

Brian Kearl is a Partner in Linmac’s Tax Group in Calgary. Prior to joining Linmac, he was a partner at an International law firm. Brian advises on complex tax matters with a particular focus on high net worth individuals, private companies, mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations and transactions, corporate reorganizations, cross-border investments and financings, and Indigenous business development. Brian works with business owners, private equity sponsors, financial ...

Kirk Litvenenko's core practice areas include: corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, recapitalization and reorganization transactions and public and private offerings of debt and equity. Kirk is focused on providing elite client service. Kirk builds high-performance internal working teams that are specifically designed to collaboratively service each client's specific and unique needs. Excellent service builds client loyalty and strong relationships, as such, many of the clients for...

Vhari’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on professional and product liability, and wills, trust, and estate litigation. She represents engineers, architects, design professionals, directors and officers in defending errors and omissions claims, often in connection with disputes related to large infrastructure and residential projects. Vhari takes a practical, efficiency-minded approach to litigation and dispute resolution. She has experience b...

Andrew received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo in 1998, where he achieved Dean's List standing. He then obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax in 2001. He again achieved Dean's List standing and was the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards. Andrew was called to the Alberta bar in 2002. After completing his articles Andrew obtained his Master of Laws degree from Queens' College, Cambridge University, England ...

David F. Younggren, KC specializes in civil litigation. He joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1988 after articling to Chief Justice Laycraft at the Alberta Court of Appeal. David became a partner in 1993 and has an established civil litigation practice including corporate contractual litigation, shareholder disputes, wrongful dismissal, real estate litigation, builders’ liens and collection matters. He has appeared in all levels of Court, including a successful appearance on a criminal ...

Mark Sawyer articled with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2003 and became a partner in 2010. Mark’s practice focuses on the business and commercial aspects of the law, as well real estate and estate planning. Mark works with many privately held businesses, advising them on their corporate, financing, contract and shareholder matters. Mark provides advice as well on the incorporation of new businesses and the sale and purchase of existing companies. He also acts for clients who are buying, s...

Shannon Hayes, KC, practices commercial litigation and arbitration and is the Leader of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group in the firm’s Calgary office. She has been practicing for more than 20 years in dispute resolution and has a broad range of experience on commercial and business dispute matters, working with companies in a wide range of industries, including energy, power, real estate, and technology. Shannon has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Alberta ...

William (Bill) Fowlis, KC, FCPA, FCA, TEP is a lawyer, a Chartered Professional Accountant/Chartered Accountant, and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). With this complementary professional background, Bill focuses on taxation, corporate, trust, succession, and estate planning law for privately owned businesses, corporations, family enterprises and high net worth individuals. Bill is considered to be one of the top legal professionals practicing in these areas of law in Canada. His practic...

Katherine Stys is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Katherine practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Stys since 2021. 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 Katherine Stys is held by other lawyers.