Simina Ionescu-Mocanu
About Simina Ionescu-Mocanu
Simina Ionescu-Mocanu is a lawyer based in Calgary, AB and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2026. Simina Ionescu-Mocanu is recognized in the following practice area:
- Calgary, Alberta
- Banking and Finance Law
Current Firm: Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Education: University of Alberta, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Calgary, AB
It takes just a few minutes to optimize your profile for clients looking to engage and lawyers who are ready to refer.
Activate your profile and highlight why your peers recognized in Best Lawyers today.
Nearby Lawyers
Craig’s practice covers a wide spectrum of indirect tax, income tax, resource tax, personal tax planning, and dispute resolution. In 2010, Craig was appointed King’s Counsel. With a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws, he has now practiced with Felesky Flynn for more than 25 years. Craig skillfully guides clients toward practical and impactful solutions. He brings a strong grasp of law, economics and relationships, allowing him to identify the best and most practical tax out...
For more than 20 years I have been focused on the resolution of business disputes. Over that time, the arbitral proportion of my practice has increased progressively, such that it now comprises a high majority, involving complex matters typically with at least tens of millions of dollars at stake. In 2005, I obtained a Certificate in Arbitration from the Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society (now the ADR Institute of Alberta) (ADRIA), based on 11 different relevant courses including 62 ho...
Sandra's international experience, multi-lingual fluency, and nuanced understanding of dispute resolution uniquely inform her approach to family law. Trained and experienced in negotiation and mediation, Sandra believes in resolving family law disputes in a solution-focused, efficient, and non-adversarial manner. Where necessary, Sandra engages in targeted litigation and has argued successfully in the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of Queen's Bench, and the Court of Appeal. Sandra art...
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 ...
Lara Mason’s practice encompasses a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including commercial disputes, transnational and cross-border disputes, professional liability matters, insurance coverage disputes and class actions. Ms. Mason has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and before the Alberta Utilities Commission. She has also participated in a variety of alternative dispute resolution processes.Ms. Mason joined our Calgary office a...
Jeff Landmann is an employment and labour partner based in Calgary. Jeff advises employers in negotiation and preparation of employment contracts and severance packages, employment policies and procedures, employment standards, privacy, employment litigation, mediation, arbitration, and human rights claims before the courts, labour boards and administrative tribunals. In the context of unionized workforces, Jeff advises and represents employers in labour relations matters such as union organi...
Gavin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (Zoology) from the University of Calgary. He then attended the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, graduating in 2001. Upon graduation, Gavin clerked at the Court of Appeal and the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Following his clerkship, Gavin completed his articles at the Calgary offices of a large national law firm, practicing in securities and regulatory matters. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 2002. Gavin joine...
Katherine Prusinkiewicz is the knowledge lawyer for the Calgary office, working to leverage the practice's collective wisdom to ensure efficiency and uniform quality. She supports lawyers in our business law group with model documents and precedents, legal updates, training and other information needs and assists in our client communication program. As a result of our knowledge management initiatives and the practice’s culture of contributing and sharing knowledge, our clients can expec...
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...
Damon Bailey, K.C. is a respected labour lawyer, known for his good judgment and straightforward, decisive approach. He has the ability to examine details and tie them together into a strategic plan to help employers successfully navigate the complexities of labour law. With a particular talent for arbitrations, Damon gets straight to the point with clear direction and concise advice. Clients want him in their corner because he’s a strong leader in negotiations who doesn’t equivoc...
Explore and Learn
The Family Law Loophole That Lets Sex Offenders Parent Kids
by Bryan Driscoll
Is the state's surrogacy framework putting children at risk?
Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain
by Jamilla Tabbara
A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.
Unenforceable HOA Rules: What Homeowners Can Do About Illegal HOA Actions
by Bryan Driscoll
Not every HOA rule is legal. Learn how to recognize and fight unenforceable HOA rules that overstep the law.
Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies
by Bryan Driscoll
Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.
US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory
by Bryan Driscoll
The message is clear: There is no returning to pre-2025 normalcy.
Can a Green Card Be Revoked?
by Bryan Driscoll
Revocation requires a legal basis, notice and the chance to respond before status can be taken away.
The 2026 Best Lawyers Awards in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico
by Jamilla Tabbara
The region’s most highly regarded lawyers.
New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody
by Bryan Driscoll
Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.
What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Living Trust?
by Bryan Driscoll
A practical guide to wills, living trusts and how to choose the right plan for your estate.