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General Business Law - Saskatchewan
What the Team is Known For
McDougall Gauley is a full-service Saskatchewan law firm with offices in both Regina and Saskatoon. It is credited for its work on behalf of local and national corporate clients on commercial and financial transactions, restructurings and securities matters. The group is further noted for its ability to advise on real estate, tax and insurance matters and is highlighted for its in-depth knowledge of the energy, banking, healthcare and construction sectors. The firm also fields a highly respected labour and employment department that handles wrongful dismissals and other contentious mandates, and is also valued for its advisory work. The team's experience includes human rights work and human resources management, and it is particularly active on behalf of employers in the resources sector. The firm offers skilful representation in general commercial litigation, with notable strength in class action defence. Further areas of expertise include insurance, construction and product liability litigation. The team can frequently be seen working on interprovincial litigation files.
Notable practitioners
Amanda Quayle KC is frequently instructed on class action mandates, as well as single-plaintiff litigation and arbitration. She holds particular expertise in the representation of clients from the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. She is based in Regina.
Amanda provides her clients with exceptional service under demanding circumstances.
Susan is a practical, seasoned lawyer.
Murray Sawatzky KC has appeared before all levels of Saskatchewan and federal courts representing a range of project owners, construction and bonding companies and engineers. He is well respected for his work in construction litigation. Sawatzky is based in Regina.
Heather Laing is a highly experienced litigator who is held in particularly high regard for her insurance defence practice. She is chair of the firm's insurance team and is based in the Saskatoon office.
Ryan Laidlaw acts for clients on banking and corporate transactions, financing and wider corporate governance matters. He is based in Regina.
Ryan is a fantastic expert who is efficient and reliable.
Ryan offers excellent counsel. He is timely, pragmatic and highly experienced.
William Nickel has a broad corporate practice which sees him advise clients on transactional matters, including both securities and privatisation deals. Nickel is based in the firm's Saskatoon office.