Best Lawyers in Canada 2026

We are thrilled to announce that 27 of our lawyers are recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada.

This includes one “Lawyer of the Year” Award and four of our lawyers featured on the ‘Ones to Watch’ list, showcasing their exceptional talent.

These accolades reflect our commitment to providing quality legal services and underscore the high calibre of our team. Congratulations to all our recognized lawyers, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to serving our clients and the community.

Sonny Mirth, KC: Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law

Allan Farmer, KC: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Rick Ewasiuk, KC: Corporate Law

Fred Kozak, KC: Defamation and Media Law

Victor Lirette: Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law, Real Estate Law

Donald Lucky, KC: Construction Law, Defamation and Media Law

Marco Poretti: Aboriginal Law/Indigenous Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Carol Zukiwski: Administrative and Public Law

Albert Lavergne: Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Tim Mavko: Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Julie Gagnon: Administrative and Public Law

Adrian Elmslie: Labour and Employment Law

Shauna Finlay: Administrative and Public Law, Environmental Law

Shelly Chamaschuk: Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates

Atul Omkar: Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Matthew Woodley: Administrative and Public Law, Defamation and Media Law, Labour and Employment Law

Jeremy Taitinger: Construction Law, Corporate Law

Mark Hildebrand: is awarded Best Lawyers 2026 Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Edmonton. He is also recognized in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law

Robert Bothwell: Real Estate Law

Sean Ward: Administrative and Public Law, Construction Law, Public Procurement Law

Alison Archer: Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Construction Law

Maya Gordon: Administrative and Public Law, Trusts and Estates

Breanne Schwanak: Administrative and Public Law, Energy Regulatory Law

Heidi Besuijen received a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognition in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate Law.

Tess Layton received a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognition in Defamation and Media Law

Jeffrey Daniels received a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognition in Real Estate Law

Lauren Chalaturnyk received a 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognition in Labour and Employment Law, and Municipal Law