Norton Rose Fulbright’s Alberta team has a well-established client base including the Canadian government, global corporations and prominent Canadian companies. Practice head Kelly Moffet-Burima is recognised for her work in the construction and energy sectors, particularly in contractual disputes. Clarke Hunter KC maintains a strong position in the market for government-side aboriginal issues and joint ventures, Steve Leitl KC frequently assists in shareholder disputes, and Roger Smith KC has advised in arbitrations and mediations. Other key contacts include Ray Chartier (infrastructure and energy matters), Kaitlin Long (regulatory and environmental matters), and Lara Mason (class actions and aboriginal rights) and Gunnar Benediktsson (restructuring and insolvency). Geoffrey Poelman was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Practice head
Kelly Moffet-Burima
Other key lawyers
Clarke Hunter KC; Steve Leitl KC; Roger Smith KC; Kaitlin Long; Lara Mason; Gunnar Benediktsson