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General Business Law

Canada Guide 2027 : Saskatchewan

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Provided by McKercher LLP

Our Corporate and Commercial Law group is a key advisor to client management teams. For private corporations, public entities and Crown corporations, we provide comprehensive services and advice on changing business environments. We serve a wide range of industries including mining and natural resources, higher education, agriculture, agri-foods and agri-business, transportation, manufacturing, construction, healthcare and non-profits. We have significant experience representing financial institutions, venture capital companies and public companies on financing and raising capital, public offerings and private placements. Our experience includes counsel to private businesses and large institutions in ongoing commercial and financing transactions, including commercial agreements (franchise, licensing, etc.), transitional services, regulatory implications, security agreements and shared facilities/services arrangements. We also work with community-based groups and large enterprises to prepare prospectuses and other securities financing documents. We have experience in representing a wide range of vendors and purchasers in the sale and acquisition of businesses, both domestic and international, from private companies to large institutions.

Industries (7)

Mining and Natural Resources
Agriculture
Transportation
Manufacturing
Construction
Healthcare
Higher Education

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Saskatchewan

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McKercher is a well-established full-service law firm with a strong regional footprint and offices in both Regina and Saskatoon. The firm offers impressive depth of expertise in commercial transactions, M&A and financing. The group represents a range of national and international clients across various sectors, including entertainment, construction and land use. It demonstrates additional expertise in the energy industry, notably in the renewable resources space.

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Work Highlights

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McKercher LLP acted as lead counsel to Bunge Canada on its acquisition of assets from North West Terminal.

Notable Practitioners

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Band 2
Band 2
Collin Hirschfeld
Collin Hirschfeld KC is well regarded for his expertise in construction law, advising provincial and municipal governments and corporate clients on construction contracts and litigation. He is also known for his work in professional discipline and misconduct cases.
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Band 2
Band 2
Nicholas Cann
Nicholas Cann KC focuses his contentious practice on insurance defence. He handles a broad range of matters, including professional liability, construction losses and product liability. He often acts for clients in technical professions. He is based in Regina.
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Band 2
Band 2
Nikki Rudachyk
Nikki Rudachyk has extensive experience advising clients on financing and commercial real estate transactions involving both First Nations and non-First Nations lands. Nikki is based in Saskatoon.
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Band 3
Band 3
Christopher Masich
Christopher Masich is known as an environmental law specialist and assists companies with transactions and project development in energy and agriculture.
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Band 3
Band 3
Dezarae Senft
Dezarae Senft wins praise for her experience handling M&A and securities matters, including IPOs. She also regularly advises on corporate governance. She is based in Regina.
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Band 3
Band 3
James Sproule
James Sproule is a respected corporate lawyer based in Saskatoon who acts for clients on asset-backed financings, credit facilities and real estate financing. He also has particular expertise in the fields of construction and natural resources law.
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Band 3
Band 3
Jason Clayards
Jason Clayards is a litigator with a focus on contentious insurance and construction law cases. He is based out of McKercher's Regina office.
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Band 3
Band 3
John Pringle
John Pringle is experienced in advising public and private companies on M&A transactions. He is based in Saskatoon.
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Band 3
Band 3
Kaylea Dunn
Kaylea Dunn KC is well placed to act for clients on civil litigation, including personal injury and professional liability mandates.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Bruce Harrison
Bruce Harrison is increasingly recognised for his ability to advise on developments, construction and business acquisitions. He also counsels clients in the sale, acquisition and financing of commercial and real estate assets. He is based in Saskatoon.
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Up and Coming
Up and Coming
Joseph Gill
Joseph Gill is a partner in the firm's Saskatoon office. He is noted for his expertise in advising clients on both tax and capital raising matters. He is particularly experienced in representing technology startups.
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