Shandra N. Czarnecki

Chair of the Executive Board of the Firm, Karen is a litigation lawyer whose practice is focused on civil, construction, insurance and commercial litigation and arbitration. Karen assists clients with a variety of matters, including shareholder disputes, negligence claims and contractual disputes, and insurance litigation. Karen has a particular focus on construction-related litigation, acting for owners, contractors, sub-contractors, architects and engineers, in complex construction disputes...

Scott practices in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law.

Jason Bryk K.C. is a Manitoba real estate lawyer whose practice involves all aspects of real estate in Manitoba including development, condominiums, subdivisions, acquisitions, sales, and financing. Jason regularly assists real estate developers, homebuilders, apartment investors, brokerages, borrowers, and lenders from across Canada with Manitoba matters. Prior to becoming a practicing lawyer in Manitoba, Jason was employed by a multi-national real estate development company headquartered in...

Chris is an accomplished civil litigation counsel in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and defamation and media law. Chris has particular experience and interest in representing families dealing with severe and complex injuries to children, including cases of birth trauma and other personal injuries.

Head of the firm's Securities and Corporate Finance practice areas. Tom represents issuers, brokers, underwriters and investors in a variety of corporate finance and securities related matters. Tom's practice includes entertainment law, business immigration and general corporate commercial law. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL B.Comm. (Hons.) - Finance -University of Manitoba 1976 LL.B. University of Manitoba 1979 Admitted to the Bar Manitoba 1980 Law Society of Manitoba Canadian Bar Association Man...

Paul is passionate about helping his clients “make life less taxing". A partner with Taylor McCaffrey LLP and a member of the firm’s tax law group, Paul’s practice is focused on taxation and related corporate/commercial matters including owner-manager tax issues and trust and estate planning. Active in his profession, Paul maintains membership in the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and is the past chair of the Tax Subsection of the M...

Karen Wittman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Karen, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trevor Ray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Trevor, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trevor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine focuses on commercial litigation in the areas of secured and unsecured collections, insolvency and restructuring matters, and mortgage foreclosures. Catherine regularly conducts civil and commercial litigation matters in the Court of Queen’s Bench and Court of Appeal. Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory – leading practitioner in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring.

Partner Admitted to the Bar, 1975, Manitoba. Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1992. Education University of Manitoba (B.A., 1971; LL.B., 1974). Member Canadian Bar Association. Manitoba Bar Association. Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Manitoba Inc. ADR Institute of Canada Inc. Canadian Foundation for Dispute Resolution. Positions Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (1982-2010). Manitoba Paraplegia Foundation, Trustee and Chair. United Way of Winnipeg, Member of Cabinet (2000-2006)....