
Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta
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Blakes has one of the largest and most successful Litigation & Dispute Resolution practices in Canada, with top-tier litigators in the major business centres across the country, including Calgary, and an extraordinary depth of local industry knowledge, practice expertise and litigation experience.
Our multidisciplinary team is armed with the skills and insights required to achieve favourable results for our clients. With all of the advice and expertise needed under one roof, we leverage best practices across industries and take swift action to resolve disputes smoother, smarter and with greater success.
We represent client interests at every stage of a dispute, from fact-finding and risk evaluation through final resolution and enforcement. We litigate in trial and appellate courts, resolve disputes at the negotiating table, and represent clients before tribunals and government agencies.
Blakes litigators have appeared before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and have been involved in precedent-setting cases involving hostile take-overs, indemnification of directors and officers, proxy contests and directors’ duties. Our expertise is complemented by one of Canada’s largest and most experienced corporate and commercial law groups.
In large, document-intensive cases, we integrate skilled paralegal support, leading-edge document management technology and a project management and e-discovery team to manage matters efficiently and cost effectively.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon acted for Air Liquide Canada in a lawsuit brought by Canadian Natural Resources in relation to construction in the oil sands.
Strengths
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Blakes has a great understanding of all the options and makes clear recommendations on the best way to proceed. Their advice has always been exceptional.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe firm has the ability to manage large, complex litigation and has excellent strategic focus.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaBlakes excels at anticipating client needs and delivers both high-level strategic advice and sound legal analysis.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaBlakes is very responsive and thorough.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaThe firm offers practical business advice with an expert-level strategic legal approach.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
David V Tupper
David Tupper of Blake, Cassels & Graydon offers vast experience representing energy and financial services companies in both commercial litigation and arbitration. His Calgary-based practice also includes additional strength in construction and insurance disputes.
David is possibly the best litigator in the city, he is absolutely brilliant and very strategic. He is just exceptionally good at what he does.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaDavid is exceptional as a litigator, but also in helping manage files in the right way.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaDavid is a fantastic individual, with great personality and expertise. We've had success working with him and he has a great skillset.
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Spotlight 
Spotlight 
Renee V Reichelt
Calgary-based Renee Reichelt of Blake, Cassels & Graydon represents clients across the banking and energy industries, advising on commercial litigation arising from shareholder and securities disputes.
Renee's recommendations are always very forward-thinking.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaRenee's ability to explain legal issues is comforting and allows us to proceed with confidence.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe provides an exceptional level of service and I would highly recommend Renee.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe is one of the leading litigators in Western Canada and Alberta. I trust her to be excellent and no one cares for clients like Renee.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Dalton W McGrath
Dalton McGrath KC of Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Calgary office regularly advises clients on complicated, high-value litigation and arbitrations, with sources applauding his expertise in trial. He has particular experience acting for energy clients.
He is fantastic to work with, very client-centered and passionate about working for his clients.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaDalton is in a class of his own on understanding how to use the law to his client's strategic advantage. He is absolutely top notch.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaDalton is the best attorney that I've worked with. He is smart and looks out for our best interest. His advice is spot-on.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Michael Dixon
Michael Dixon is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Calgary office, where he practices in all aspects of commercial litigation and arbitration. He has a particularly focus on oil and gas law, contract disputes, royalty disputes, fraud claims and insurance matters, where he regularly advices both Canadian and international corporate clients.
Michael is a highly strategic litigator, with a solid foundation in the oil and gas industry.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaHe is really intelligent, strategic and skilled.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaMichael is very intelligent, organised and responsive. It’s a breath of fresh air to work with him.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Brendan MacArthur-Stevens
Brendan MacArthur-Stevens is based in the Calgary office of Blake, Cassels & Graydon and specialises in commercial disputes, deal litigation and public law matters. He has experience representing clients across a wide range of industries, including transportation, construction, energy, insurance, procurement and administrative and constitutional law.
Brendan is exceptional.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaBrendan is a very smart and intellectual guy.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaHe is a fantastic draftsman and very effective orator.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Lindsay Rowell
Lindsay Rowell is a partner in Blake's Calgary office. She has broad-based litigation expertise and often acts for clients in the energy sector.
Lindsay brings a real gravitas to her work beyond her years.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaShe's very responsive and knowledgeable, balancing the practical realities with legal requirements.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaLindsay is a rising star. She is very practical, organised and motivated.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentCanadaLindsay Rowell is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with.
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Ranked Individuals at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (7)
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Brendan MacArthur-Stevens
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David V Tupper
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Dalton W McGrath
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Renee V Reichelt
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Michael Dixon
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Lindsay Rowell
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Practice area: Litigation: General Commercial
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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