Widely recognised for its commercial litigation work in Alberta, Bennett Jones LLP offers specialized services including class action defence and tax litigation. It is regularly sought out by clients in the energy, mining and tech industries. Leading the group in Calgary, Christine Plante is a name to note for fraud recovery and employment litigation, and practice co-head Mike Theroux is devoted to energy disputes and securities litigation. Recognized for her expertise in partnership, shareholder and trust disputes, Blair Yorke-Slader KC is another key member of the team. The group benefits from the arbitration experience of Munaf Mohamed KC, whilst Michael Mysak is a name to note for public and private corporations and financial institutions. Laura Gill left the firm in December 2024.
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Key clients
- Wood Group Canada, Inc.
- 801 Seventh Inc.
- Dow Chemical Canada ULC
- Third Eye Capital Corporation
- Lithium Royalty Corporation
- Blowers & Grafton Enterprises
- Molopo Energy Canada Ltd.
- Siksika Group of Companies
- Montem Resources Alberta Ltd., Black Eagle Mining Corporation
- Big Plans for Little Kids Ltd
- Hut 8 Mining Corp
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC)
Lawyers
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Kelsey Meyer
Practice head
Christine Plante; Mike Theroux KC
Other key lawyers
Blair Yorke-Slader KC; Munaf Mohamed KC; Michael Mysak