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JSS Barristers

Litigation: General Commercial

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Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP, otherwise known as JSS Barristers, is an award-winning litigation boutique firm based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

Formed in 1995, JSS Barristers has grown to become one of the largest litigation boutique firms in western Canada. 

From banking and securities; to natural resources, regulatory tribunals and intellectual property, our partners have had success at all levels of court in Alberta and Canada.

JSS Barristers is a band 1-ranked firm in Chambers' General Commercial (Alberta) guide, the highest ranked boutique firm, and has been named in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's list of Top Civil Litigation Firms in Canada for 8 consecutive years.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
JSS Barristers is a distinguished litigation boutique based in Calgary offering high-quality trial representation. The firm regularly acts for players in the energy and construction spaces, advocating complex multiparty class action claims on the defence and plaintiff sides. The team also has capabilities in securities, administrative and insolvency litigation.
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Work Highlights

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  • JSS Barristers represented Azmuth Energy Partners and Quantico Capital in a dissent rights matter following a hostile takeover bid.

Strengths

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  • JSS Barristers provides excellent service.

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  • JSS Barristers is very well regarded, and its senior partners are well experienced.

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  • The lawyers at JSS Barristers are absolutely brilliant and have a good strategic sense.

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  • JSS Barristers is very strategic and very focused on the road to resolution.

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  • JSS is strategic, practical and focused on the underlying business goals of the litigation. They are also top-notch advocates.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Wilson
    Andrew Wilson

    Andrew Wilson

    Calgary-based Andrew Wilson of JSS Barristers has been involved in numerous high-value commercial litigation matters arising from corporate shareholder disputes and securities litigation.

    • Andrew Wilson is a notable practitioner.

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    • I find Andrew great to deal with. He is very honest, responsive and practical.

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    • Andrew excels in every area. He is sophisticated, practical and, most importantly, commercially savvy.

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  • Carsten Jensen
    Carsten Jensen

    Carsten Jensen

    Carsten Jensen KC of JSS Barristers is held in high esteem for his handling of corporate and commercial dispute resolution in the oil and gas industry. His practice out of Calgary also encompasses arbitration, class actions and shareholder litigation.

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  • Glenn Solomon
    Glenn Solomon

    Glenn Solomon

    Glenn Solomon KC of JSS Barristers is recognised for his broad, Calgary-based litigation practice, with significant experience in contract disputes and product liability files. He has also acted on claims relating to professional negligence and anti-competitive conduct, in addition to representing clients in administrative hearings and appellate proceedings.

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  • Robert Hawkes
    Robert Hawkes

    Robert Hawkes

    Calgary-based Robert Hawkes KC of JSS Barristers is an experienced litigator with a strong pedigree in complex civil litigation matters.

    • Robert understands and explains case law well. He is an incredible litigator.

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    • Robert Hawkes is a great lawyer.

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    • Robert is able to figure out what the key points are, and he commands a lot of respect and attention in the courtroom.

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  • Erin Baker
    Erin Baker

    Erin Baker

    Erin Baker of JSS Barristers is based in Calgary. She represents a range of clients in commercial disputes, and handles large-scale litigation and arbitration matters involving regulatory and construction disputes and professional negligence claims.

    • Erin is super responsive, fair and practical.

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