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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 LLP defended Artesian Energy in a dispute with Saturn Oil & Gas over proprietary business information.

Strengths

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  • Cassels provides extensive experience and knowledge, and strong focus on strategy, and the team understands our business clearly.

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  • The team at Cassels Brock & Blackwell provides honest advice and a practical approach, and is very capable of handling highly complex litigation issues.

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell has deep, practical understanding and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, commercially grounded advice.

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  • Cassels has the expertise and resources needed and provides personal attention in matters.

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  • The team has its fingers on the pulse in a wide array of arenas and a keen understanding of our needs as a business, making their commercial awareness high and their ability to advise on all matters wonderful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jason Holowachuk KC
    Band 3Jason 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 Holowachuk is a very good litigator. He is knowledgeable and practical.

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    • Jason is very thoughtful and insightful counsel. He is a good listener, very astute and gets up to speed quickly.

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    • Jason is a very thorough and calculated lawyer who works hard for his clients.

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    • Jason is brilliant and meticulous. I greatly value his contributions to our business.

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    • Jason is very good at adapting on the fly to situations.

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  • Band 5Tamara Prince
    Band 5Tamara Prince

    Tamara Prince

    Tamara Prince is a partner in the firm's litigation group, where she has a thriving practice advising on energy, First Nations and commercial property matters.

    • Tamara is very easy to deal with, and is able to maintain composure and stick to a strategy in difficult situations.

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    • Tamara offers strategic clarity, excellent judgement and a skill set that shines under pressure.

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    • Tami Prince is fantastic to work with.

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    • Tamara Prince is a very effective litigator and a strong mentor.

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