Simon J. Muller

KayLynn Litton is the Canadian head of our energy sector. She regularly assists clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including domestic and international acquisitions and divestitures, joint venture projects, midstream contracts, corporate reorganizations, Aboriginal consultation and general contractual matters. Her practice includes negotiating and drafting complex transactional, corporate, commercial and operational agreements for clients in a variety of energy indu...

Emi R. Bossio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law and Product Liability Law. Emi R., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emi R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tracy Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Tracy, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tracy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent focuses his practice on business and personal tax planning, leading projects for restructuring, split-ups, acquisitions, asset divestitures and financings. He represents clients in tax disputes, representing clients before the Canada Revenue Agency, Department of Justice and Department of Finance. From the Alberta Government to the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Brent has worked with a variety of government, industry and volunteer organizations to improve tax laws. For the past 30 ...

Krysta Ostwald earned her B.A. in 1993 and her LL.B. in 1996, both from the University of Victoria. She articled with Fraser Milner and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1997. Since then she has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Krysta worked with the firms of Laurie Allen & Associates, Turnbull Boyes and Soby Boyden Lenz, before creating Widdowson Kachur Ostwald Menzies LLP with her partners. Krysta emphasizes resolving disputes without unnecessary conflict. She utilizes ma...

Arif is a commercial litigator based in Calgary. He has appeared at all levels of court in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as at the Supreme Court of Canada. Arif has experience in international arbitration and before administrative boards, including the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. Arif has represented large multinational corporations, product manufacturers, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, national sports organizations, franchisees and franchisors, general contract...

Mike is an experienced litigator known for his strong understanding of business, determined advocacy, and creative problem solving. He has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Canada, Lexpert, Best Lawyers, Benchmark, and others for many years for his work in arbitration, complex commercial litigation, and appellate advocacy. Mike has argued over 50 appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada, Alberta Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Appeal, and various regulatory appeal...

Gary has been practicing as a lawyer for more than 20 years and is the managing partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. Gary also has extensive training as a Mediator and has participated in numerous Mediation, Arbitration and Judicial Dispute Resolution hearings. In addition to the practice areas of Wills and Estates, Mediation and Family Law, Gary is also an experienced litigator. He has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta. Currently, Gary’s practice is focused primarily on Es...

Robin Acworth is a commercial lawyer whose practice focusses on the upstream and midstream energy sectors, including LNG and renewables. Robin has extensive experience advising on energy projects and transactions in Canada and in a broad range of other jurisdictions. His experience includes advising on the sale and purchase of LNG and other commodities, transportation, construction and use of terminals, power generation facilities and other infrastructure, both onshore and offshore, including...

Tom is a leading practitioner in management-side labour and employment law with over 25 years of experience. Applying sound judgment, proactive strategies, and common sense, Tom has successfully represented employers in a wide range of complex and challenging matters. His continued success has earned him recognition from several leading industry guides as well as the respect of both colleagues and clients. With a focus on unionized workplaces, Tom advises and represents employers in labour ar...