Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Spotlight
About
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
Carbert Waite’s commercial litigation group is known as a top-tier litigation boutique focused on providing high-quality legal work and cost-effective legal solutions. We are trusted by our colleagues to serve as conflict counsel and are depended on by our clients to secure them economic and sensible solutions.
Our group has particular experience in restrictive covenant litigation, resolving complex commercial disputes, construction litigation, and representing family-owned companies engaged in shareholder disputes. We regularly represent our clients involved in ‘bet the farm’ litigation. Our lawyers are trusted business advisors to our clients and take the time to learn about our clients’ respective business operations.
With lawyers at all levels of experience, we are able to provide cost-effective legal services customized to meet the needs of the particular case. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. We take the time needed to understand our clients’ particular needs and goals and then set about to design a strategy to resolve the dispute as effectively and efficiently as possible. Our lawyers have an entrepreneurial spirit and a flexible approach to the practice of law and our relationships with our clients. We are a family-oriented firm and enjoy each other’s company. Building diversity in our lawyers and staff is a focus for us and we believe that a diverse team allows us to better serve our clients.
Chambers Review
Calbert Waite are a litigation boutique based in Calgary. The team ably assist clients from a wide range of sectors in dispute resolution, and the firm is particularly noted for its capability in restrictive convenance and insurance disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly ethical, very practical, and excellent lawyers."
"The firm have a great ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They are also very responsive."
"This department delivers outstanding service."
"Carbert Waite LLP has exceptional lawyers that are responsive, thorough, and creative."
"They are highly ethical, very practical, and excellent lawyers."
"The firm have a great ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They are also very responsive."
"This department delivers outstanding service."
"Carbert Waite LLP has exceptional lawyers that are responsive, thorough, and creative."
Notable Practitioners
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 thoroughness, positivity, and insightful advice have been instrumental in reducing our risk while keeping us competitive. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable partner."
"Michael is an incredible lawyer. He is responsive, highly intelligent, and provides fantastic value for service."
"Michael is exceptional to work with."
"Michael is a tenacious litigator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carbert Waite LLP
Alberta
Members
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
Alex Norris
Anita Nowinka
Blair Carbert, K.C.
Bradley Dobbin
Catherine Duguay
Cayley Rauw
Curtis Marble, FCIArb
Head of Department
Jahaan Premji
Kate Perala
Katie Ahn
Lauren Garvie
Michael A. Waite, K.C.
Head of Department
Noah Thompson
Stephen Torscher
Industries
Provided by Carbert Waite LLP
Agriculture
Construction
Insurance
Manufacturing
Mining
Oil and gas
Petrochemicals
Real property development
Retail businesses