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Dentons Canada LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta


Dentons Canada LLP

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At Dentons, the priority of our litigation and dispute resolution lawyers is to enable our clients to resolve their disputes in the most timely and cost effective means possible and to preserve their reputation. We also assist our clients in assessing and managing their risks to minimize the potential for future disputes. We are pioneers in providing settlement counsel and litigation risk analysis to businesses operating in Canada.

Where the interests of our clients cannot be achieved through a negotiated or mediated resolution, our litigators are experienced, skillful, intelligent and energetic advocates regardless of the forum. We have successfully represented clients before every level of court, and all types of commissions of inquiry and administrative tribunal.

Many of our lawyers are highly regarded for their litigation and alternative dispute resolution skills by top industry publications such as Chambers GlobalLegal 500, and Best Lawyers in Canada

Our key service areas include:

  • Aboriginal Law
  • Class proceedings
  • Construction, Infrastructure and Project Development
  • Corruption
  • Employment and Labour
  • Energy
  • Environmental Law
  • Forest Products and Agribusiness
  • Fraud and Asset Recovery
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property and Technology
  • Mining
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
  • Securities
  • Taxation
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Dentons Canada is adept in advising clients on a full range of commercial disputes and litigation arising from shareholder and contract disputes. It regularly handles multi-jurisdictional mandates and has particular expertise in representing energy, oil and gas clients in the market locally and globally.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons defended Tilray in a proposed national class action before the Alberta Court of King's Bench which alleges discrepancies between advertised and actual THC levels.

Strengths

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  • The firm's ability to draw from subject matter experts is unrivaled.

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  • The Dentons' team is knowledgeable and strategic. They're a one-stop team.

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  • Even though Dentons is a very large firm, there is a sense of collaboration across different departments.

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  • The lawyers are responsive, thoughtful and practical.

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  • The Dentons team is very efficient and creative. Their service is always first rate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Gordon Tarnowsky
    Band 3Gordon Tarnowsky

    Gordon Tarnowsky

    Calgary-based Gordon Tarnowsky KC of Dentons is regularly mandated by major oil and gas clients to handle cases involving multiple jurisdictions. He is equally experienced in litigation and arbitration, with noted strength in contractual disputes.

  • Band 4Dennis Picco KC
    Band 4Dennis Picco KC

    Dennis Picco KC

    Dennis Picco KC has notable experience in contractual disputes, contentious insurance matters and arbitration in the construction sector. He is based in Dentons' Edmonton office.

    • Dennis is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Associates to watchRobert Gilroy
    Associates to watchRobert Gilroy

    Robert Gilroy

    Robert Gilroy is a senior associate based in Dentons' Edmonton office who garners praise for his litigation practice, including on complex construction disputes.

    • Robert is well-prepared and effective.

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    • He is very knowledgeable.

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    • Robert Gilroy is one of the best lawyers we've ever used. We would strongly recommend him.

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    • Robert's attention to detail makes you feel confident throughout the process.

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  • SpotlightMatthew Epp
    SpotlightMatthew Epp

    Matthew Epp

    Based in Calgary, Matthew Epp of Dentons has a wide array of securities litigation experience and regularly represents investment and real estate industry professionals in civil proceedings and class actions.

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