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Grant is recognized as a leading litigation lawyer by Chambers Canada , Lexpert , Best Lawyers , Benchmark Canada and others. He has been identified by Benchmark as one of the top 50 trial lawyers in Canada each year since 2020. He was inducted into Benchmark’s Litigation Hall of Fame in 2023 and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Grant is known as a fierce advocate who applies common sense to solve complex legal and business problems. He has the ability to pierce through...

With decades of experience in labour and employment law, John Batzel is your go-to advisor for all things related to the employment relationship. From contract negotiation to wrongful dismissal claims, his practical approach helps avoid or resolve problems efficiently. He has also advised purchasers and sellers on employment and labour matters of all sizes, including complex mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. ­­­­John has extensive courtroom experience across multiple ...

Brad Hayden is a senior business lawyer. He has an extensive background in leadership, management, strategic and operational planning, organizational transformation and change management, client relationship management, business operations, governance and communication. Brad practises business law, with a focus on the energy and transportation industries. He works with businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financings, domestic and cross-border reorganizations, corpora...

Greg Lindsey is the Managing Partner of Linmac LLP and a trusted advisor with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of tax and estate law. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates, Greg is known for delivering integrated, tax-optimized strategies to high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and business owners. Greg advises on a broad range of matters, including family and private business tax planning, succession and intergenerational wealth ...

Joyce is a leading labour and employment lawyer, known to both clients and opposing counsel for being meticulous in preparation and fearless in execution. Employers depend on Joyce to help address sensitive and consequential matters with a focused, disciplined approach that achieves results. Leveraging 30 years of labour relations experience in British Columbia and Alberta, Joyce represents clients before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, the B.C. Labour Relations Board, and the Canada Indu...

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...

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...

Krista Schofer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Immigration Law and Labour and Employment Law. Krista practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Krista Schofer since 2027. 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 Krista Schofer is held by other lawyers.

Erin J. Runnalls is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law and Medical Negligence. Erin J. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erin J. Runnalls since 2026. 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 Erin J. Runnalls is held by other lawyers.

Steve Leitl's practice covers a broad range of commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on securities, M&A, directors'/officers' liability, class actions and internal investigations. Mr. Leitl has conducted proceedings in the courts of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and Canada (Federal Court) and appeals in the Ontario Court of Appeal and Alberta Court of Appeal. He has conducted various regulatory proceedings before the Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba securities commissions and the Albe...