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Carbert Waite LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Carbert Waite LLP

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Carbert Waite’s Commercial Litigation Group advises and represents local, national, and international clients in complex business disputes, with extensive experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiated resolution. We act for clients across a broad range of industries, including energy, construction, commercial real estate, manufacturing, aviation and aerospace, agriculture, mining, insurance, and retail. Our experience includes contract and shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions, commercial real estate and lease disputes, construction and product liability matters, fraud investigations and civil fraud proceedings, environmental and regulatory disputes, asset recovery, and prejudgment remedies. We provide strategic, business-focused advice designed to align dispute resolution strategies with our clients’ commercial objectives, while carefully considering costs, risk, relationships, and long-term business interests. The team regularly appears before Alberta courts and has experience with domestic and international arbitration matters.

Industries (9)

  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil and gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Mining
  • Construction
  • Real property development
  • Insurance
  • Retail businesses

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - Alberta

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Carbert Waite is a litigation boutique based in Calgary. The team ably assists clients from a wide range of sectors in dispute resolution, and the firm is particularly noted for its capability in restrictive covenants and insurance disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Carbert Waite represented Regina Landry, as the appellant, in a dispute over a decision of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board of Rocky View County concerning the client's proposed development.

Strengths

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  • Carbert Waite are great litigators with good business sense.

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  • Carbert Waite knows the needs of the businesses it serves.

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  • Carbert Waite stands out for its team of accomplished lawyers who take the time to learn the specifics of my operations and also the broader commercial landscape.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Curtis Marble
    Band 5Curtis Marble

    Curtis Marble

    Curtis Marble is co-chair of Carbert Waite's commercial litigation practice. He is a frequent adviser on cross-border mandates and construction-related disputes.

    • Curtis provides excellent service and is extremely knowledgeable.
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    • Curtis is a strong commercial litigator.

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  • Band 5Michael Bokhaut
    Band 5Michael Bokhaut

    Michael Bokhaut

    Michael Bokhaut is co-chair of Carbert Waite's commercial litigation practice. He is noted for his expertise in handling construction and insurance disputes.

    • Michael's commercial awareness is truly exceptional, and he has a keen understanding of my business dynamics and the broader market landscape, which enables him to provide tailored legal solutions that align with my goals. His deep understanding of the law, combined with a strategic approach, allows him to navigate intricate issues with ease.

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