About

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.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Saskatchewan

1
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.

Work Highlights

  • McKercher acted as Saskatchewan counsel to EDF Renewables on the sale of the Weyburn Wind Energy Project to Enbridge.

Notable Practitioners

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Collin Hirschfeld
2
Collin Hirschfeld
2
Band 2

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.

Nicholas Cann
2
Nicholas Cann
2
Band 2

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.

Christopher Masich
3
Christopher Masich
3
Band 3
Christopher Masich is known as an environmental law specialist and assists companies with transactions and project development in energy and agriculture.
Dezarae Senft
3
Dezarae Senft
3
Band 3

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.

James Sproule
3
James Sproule
3
Band 3

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.

John Pringle
3
John Pringle
3
Band 3
John Pringle is experienced in advising public and private companies on M&A transactions. He is based in Saskatoon.
Kaylea Dunn
3
Kaylea Dunn
3
Band 3
Kaylea Dunn KC is well placed to act for clients on civil litigation, including personal injury and professional liability mandates.
Nikki Rudachyk
3
Nikki Rudachyk
3
Band 3

Nikki Rudachyk has extensive experience advising clients on financing and commercial real estate transactions involving both First Nation and non-First Nation lands. Nikki is based in Saskatoon.

Bruce Harrison
U
Bruce Harrison
U
Up and Coming

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.

Bruce is a very good commercial lawyer.

Jason Clayards
U
Jason Clayards
U
Up and Coming

Jason Clayards is an up-and-coming litigator with a focus on contentious insurance and construction law cases. He is based out of McKercher's Regina office.

Ranked Lawyers at
McKercher LLP

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Saskatchewan

Corporate/Commercial

Christopher Masich
3
Christopher Masich
3
Band 3
Dezarae Senft
3
Dezarae Senft
3
Band 3
James Sproule KC
3
James Sproule KC
3
Band 3
John Pringle
3
John Pringle
3
Band 3
Nikki Rudachyk
3
Nikki Rudachyk
3
Band 3
Bruce Harrison
U
Bruce Harrison
U
Up and Coming
Litigation: General Commercial

Collin Hirschfeld KC
2
Collin Hirschfeld KC
2
Band 2
Nicholas Cann KC
2
Nicholas Cann KC
2
Band 2
Kaylea Dunn KC
3
Kaylea Dunn KC
3
Band 3
Jason Clayards
U
Jason Clayards
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Industries

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Agriculture

Construction

Healthcare

Higher Education

Manufacturing

Mining and Natural Resources

Transportation