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Ben Hudson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Ben, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michelle Bailey specializes in family law and is a partner at Moe Hannah LLP. In addition to resolving complex property division, Michelle is keen to preserve good will for parents as they move forward in their lives. She also provides mediation services for clients. Michelle’s first degree in Small Business Management provides her with a solid foundation for understanding the nuances and challenges involved when a family has a closely held company in the center of a family law dispute....

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...

Mat Wirove is an accredited mediator and reputable family lawyer, recognized for his proficiency in court. With a prior background in civil litigation, Mat's versatile legal experience equips him to tackle a broad spectrum of family law matters with skill and efficiency. A Transparent, Client-Centred Approach Mat adopts a policy of openness and honesty with his clients, keeping them thoroughly informed about their case as it progresses. He understands the unique complexities of every situatio...

Marcus is an award-winning family lawyer practicing in Alberta and British Columbia, honoured as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers and featured in Best Lawyers in Canada in 2024, 2025, and 2026. As the founder of both Crossroads Law and Coach My Case, he is recognized for disrupting the practice of law to provide a more client-centred legal experience while advocating for access to justice. Marcus is passionate about consensual dispute resolution. He believes that most fam...

Andrew Burt is a banking & finance lawyer in Fasken’s Calgary office advising a wide range of borrowers and lenders in debt financing transactions including acquisition financing, project financing, asset-based lending, first and second lien credit facilities and bridge loans. Andrew advises clients in a variety of industries including oil and gas, insurance and real estate. Andrew has experience advising clients in the areas of corporate finance, M&A, private equity and venture...

John Cassell is the Canadian co-head of our cybersecurity and data privacy practice. John assists clients with all manner of privacy and cybersecurity law issues including: responding to complex local and international cybersecurity incidents, advising on risk management strategies, assisting clients with access to information requests, complying with Canada's anti-spam legislation and proceedings before the offices of the Alberta and federal privacy commissioners.

Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new law...

Taryn Burnett is a partner in firm's Calgary office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation and privacy related matters. In her civil litigation practice, Taryn's practice focuses on professional and product liability. Taryn acts on product liability cases in various industries, including the automobile industry, where she has been the trusted adviser to a large industry client migrating their risk, providing creative solutions and delivering dedicated client service. In addition, she regul...

Marcus Archer focuses on public and private debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, reorganizations and purchases and sales of businesses and assets, acting for corporations, private equity, investment banks and creditors. He also assists clients with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure and general corporate matters. Mr. Archer is a director or corporate secretary of a number of public and private corporations. Mr. Archer joined our...