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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell is experienced in providing counsel on litigation matters across Canada. Its Alberta-based team acts for clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including mining, construction and cannabis. The firm frequently advises on complex matters involving contractual disputes, shareholder disputes and franchise litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell defended Tamarack Valley Energy in an oil and gas dispute related to a petroleum producing property in Alberta that Tamarack is a 96% working interest owner and operator of. The claims include breaches of fiduciary duties.

Strengths

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  • The firm stands out for its client relations, timely service and practical advice.

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  • The litigators at Cassels are dedicated and hardworking. They have an active presence in the market.

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  • Cassels has devoted the required resources to learn the complex details of the project involved. They clearly understand this type of work and what it takes to properly perform it.

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  • Cassels has expert handling of complex, unique and difficult issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Jason Holowachuk KC
    Band 4Jason Holowachuk KC

    Jason Holowachuk KC

    Calgary-based Jason Holowachuk KC of Cassels Brock & Blackwell is recognised for his broad disputes practice, with notable files covering securities and construction litigation, as well as shareholder oppression claims.
    • Jason is very attentive.

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    • Jason is the most technically sound and detail-oriented lawyer I've come across in a very long time. He knows the law and comes up with very creative arguments.

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