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The Alberta litigation group of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is a member of the largest litigation practice in the world. DLA Piper has over 1,800 lawyers engaged in litigation globally. As part of such a group, the highly seasoned and experienced litigation counsel in Alberta are involved in complex disputes involving global clients and international components. Members of the group are located in both Calgary and Edmonton and handle difficult high profile and high stakes disputes that span both the private and public sector. They are particularly skilled at handling disputes in the energy sector that involve contract, environmental, aboriginal, product liability, oilfield services, surface rights and power electrical issues, along with tort and class actions.
Members of the litigation group are involved in numerous trials, hearings and appeals. Over the past year, the group has argued and been involved in several precedent-setting commercial and public law cases and have appeared before both the Trial and Appellate Courts in the Province of Alberta, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
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DLA Piper acted on behalf of the Thunderchild First Nation in contesting a contingency fee dispute with Rath & Company.
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There is historical knowledge and experience held by members of DLA Piper that is crucial to understanding and representing us.
There is historical knowledge and experience held by members of DLA Piper that is crucial to understanding and representing us.
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Heather Treacy KC is based in DLA Piper's Calgary office and acts on commercial and constitutional disputes arising in the oil and gas sector, offering complementary strength in Aboriginal law. She has notable experience representing clients in negligence and breach of contract claims.
Heather is a very experienced and pragmatic lawyer. She is thoughtful and a trusted resource for good judgment and commercial awareness.
She is very accessible, relatable and her work quality is of the highest calibre.