Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta
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We are adept at handling complex cases for the world’s leading businesses. Our seasoned litigators get results - both in and out of the courtroom.
We develop and execute a litigation strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
Fasken is recognized as having one of the leading litigation teams in Canada. Our litigators have won major trials and appeals for large multi-national companies in a diverse range of industries, including mining, technology, finance, communications, aviation, health, energy, and life sciences.
With over 150 lawyers, we provide depth of skill and expertise in all types of litigation, including commercial, class action, product liability, white collar crime, construction, arbitration, and defamation. Our experience allows us to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively assess and manage litigation risk.
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Fasken ably assists clients in a range of commercial litigation matters, with particular expertise in energy mandates. Its highly regarded disputes lawyers, based in Calgary, boast a strong track record in complex litigation and ADR matters.
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Fasken represented Airbus Helicopters Canada in challenging the award of a helicopter services contract, worth over CAD500 million, for British Columbia’s air ambulances to a provider using a competitor’s aircraft.
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Fasken has great knowledge of my industry, which has greatly helped them provide practical solutions in our disputes.
The team are very efficient and strategic thinkers.
Fasken has genuine people with extensive knowledge.
The firm is very competent and understanding of each situation and has a strong, strategic approach style.
Fasken has a great lineup of individuals who are well-connected.
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Calgary-based Alex Kotkas has considerable experience on litigation and arbitration matters. He is the founder of the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution group in Calgary and serves as managing partner of the Alberta region.
Alex Kotkas is a great litigator with an exceptionally practical approach.
He is my go-to for any litigation matter - Alex has a tremendous reputation. He is the right balance between a problem-solver and someone who possesses intellectual horsepower.
Arif Chowdhury is based in Fasken's Calgary office. He has wide-ranging experience and is particularly noted for his expertise in procurement disputes.
Arif is very knowledgeable and great to work with.
Arif is very solid and dependable. He has good strategic insight on files and his execution is excellent.
We truly enjoy working with Arif. He is both professional and personable.
Arif is very responsive and practical in his guidance. He doesn't give you a legalistic answer, he gives you something practical you can work with.
Gulu Punia is a commercial and employment litigator based in Fasken's Calgary office. He handles a wide array of matters, including shareholder disputes and breach of contract claims.
Gulu is an unflinching advocate for his clients.
He is very efficient and well-versed in all areas.
Gulu is very strategic, resourceful and efficient. He's a problem solver who gets to favourable conclusions and outcomes by being creative and bright.
He's a first-class guy who is smart.
Calgary-based Karen Wyke focuses her practice on commercial disputes and regularly acts for clients in the energy sector.
She understands our business and our industry. She provides sound legal advice and considers commercial impacts and practicality.
Karen is a really bright lawyer, she loves the law and brings a rigour and enthusiasm to her practice.
She has deep litigation experience. I turn to Karen on large, complex matters as she can break things down for me so easily.
Karen is an excellent lawyer. She is well-versed in legal process and practical and strategic in her advice.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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Practice area: Litigation: General Commercial
Location: British Columbia
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