Calgary-based litigation boutique JSS Barristers has longstanding experience in complex litigation, arbitration, mediation and appellate advocacy. The group also has in-depth knowledge of construction, engineering, real estate and securities litigation. Team head Glenn Solomon KC focuses his practice on business litigation, contract and shareholder disputes. The group also benefits from the expertise of Carsten Jensen KC, who is an authority on commercial class actions, arbitrations and oil and gas disputes, whilst managing partner Kajal Ervin is a key name to note for corporate commercial arbitrations. Andrew Wilson KC and Gavin Price also come highly recommended. Counsel Cassandra Sutter exhibits skill in fraudulent conveyance and enforcement claims, property litigation and professional negligence cases.
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Testimonials
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‘From my perspective, it's the personal relationships that I have with various lawyers of the firm that makes it unique. Those that I have worked with are all talented lawyers. They are very thoughtful and strategic in providing advice, and work very hard to make sure that their clients' interests are protected. The level of service makes JSS unique from other firms. I will hear from them immediately/same day if there is a development on a file, even if that development does not require immediate steps to be taken. This differs from other firms, in that I always feel like our matters are the most important to them. The level of strategic thought is another aspect that makes JSS unique from other firms. Each lawyer I have dealt with has been excellent at mapping out possible outcomes and how to get to where we want to be at the end of the file. They listen carefully to client concerns and make sure those concerns are addressed as part of the plan.’
‘Glenn Solomon is our go-to for litigation matters.’
‘Expertise with administrative tribunals and privacy/access law.’
‘JSS fully deserves its reputation as one of the best litigation firms. Their people are incredibly capable litigators but even more importantly they bring common-sense business focused acumen to every file. They are not afraid to go the mat for their clients but for me more importantly they also know that for companies who are in collaborative industries often a negotiated settlement is an even better outcome. I also appreciate that they fully, completely and honestly embrace diversity (not just pay it lip-service) and that diversity is a real strength as it brings many different and unique viewpoints to the table.'
‘The team I have worked with for years are outstanding lawyers (Andrew Wilson, Sarah Miller, Gio Perri) - they have an in-depth, nuanced understanding of my industry (oil and gas exploration and production). But even more important they are so easy to work with - they are incredibly smart barristers, but they are also a very good fit, not a bunch of pedestal sitting egg-heads. They speak in plain English and provide practical, common-sense advice and they have business acumen. They work very well our internal stakeholders.'
Key clients
- Roland Auer
- Brown-Forman Corporation
- Metalmark Group of Companies
- JL Energy Transportation Inc.
- Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (“CCFR”)
- Inter Pipeline Polaris Inc.
- Bennett Jones LLP
- Azimuth Energy Partners and Quantico Capital Corp
- Stantec Inc.
- 420 Investments Inc.
- Jason Mann
- Mertex Canada Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Roland Auer in a challenge of the validity of federal Child Support Guidelines, which was advanced to the SCC.
Advised in a class action against Calgary Exhibition & Stampede, Calgary Stampede Foundation and Philip Heerema regarding sexual abuse and exploitation of the Class Members.
Advised Brown-Forman Corporation, a supplier of single malt Scotch products, in a breach of contract case.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Glenn Solomon KC
Other key lawyers
Carsten Jensen KC; Kajal Ervin; Cassandra Sutter; Robert Hawkes; Andrew Wilson; Gavin Price; Sarah Miller; Gio Perri