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Bennett Jones LLP

Healthcare: Contentious

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Healthcare: Contentious - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones possesses a robust litigation group that enjoys a strong reputation for its experience in representing health professionals and associations in Alberta in medical malpractice and negligence defence. The firm often acts for the CMPA on other contentious issues, including mandatory vaccination, defamation claims and allegations of unprofessional behaviour.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones represented Pharmascience in the generic pharmaceuticals price-fixing conspiracy class action.

Strengths

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  • Bennett Jones's communication and accessibility are exceptional.

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  • Bennett Jones is extremely comprehensive and has a broad base of expertise within the firm in dealing with healthcare-related concerns.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Barbara Stratton KC
    Band 3Barbara Stratton KC

    Barbara Stratton KC

    Barbara Stratton KC is noted for her expertise in contentious matters. She co-heads Bennett Jones's health law practice and is the managing partner of the Edmonton office.

    • Barbara Stratton’s service, expertise and commercial insight are critical in achieving successful outcomes.

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  • Band 4David R. McKinnon
    Band 4David R. McKinnon

    David R. McKinnon

    David McKinnon of Bennett Jones' Calgary office represents physicians in professional negligence matters, including malpractice claims and professional disciplinary proceedings.

    • David McKinnon is a great and knowledgeable lawyer.

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    • It is always a pleasure to interact with David. He is hard working, easy to understand and is always ahead of the game.

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    • David is an excellent medical defence litigator.

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  • Band 4James J Heelan
    Band 4James J Heelan

    James J Heelan

    Alberta-based James Heelan KC is held in high regard for his ability to represent physicians facing allegations of misconduct before the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. He has further experience handling medical negligence cases.

    • James provides experienced, personable and personalised service. He has tremendous expertise.

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    • James Heelan is a fantastic legal representative with vast in-depth knowledge of the medical legal field.

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Ranked Individuals at Bennett Jones LLP (3)

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