General Business Law
Canada Guide 2025 : Saskatchewan
Band 1
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
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 for Canada Infrastructure Bank on its CAD173 million loan toInnagreen for the acquisition of Bekevar Wind Farm from RES.
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Nicholas Cann is really good to work with, a very smart lawyer."
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.
"Collin Hirschfeld is very good to work with. He is well respected in the area and has a good collegial approach which is appreciated."
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 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 Beckman KC acts as counsel on a variety of disputes. Along with his handling of contractual and commercial disputes, he features on matters relating to tax and labour law, as well as First Nations litigation.
John Pringle is experienced in advising public and private companies on M&A transactions. He is based in Saskatoon.
Kaylea Dunn KC is well placed to act for clients on civil litigation, including personal injury and professional liability mandates.
Christopher Masich is known as an environmental law specialist and assists companies with transactions and project development in energy and agriculture.
Jason Clayards is a 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
Saskatchewan
Members
Provided by McKercher LLP
Christopher Masich
Collin Hirschfeld
James Sproule
Nikki Rudachyk
Industries
Provided by McKercher LLP
Agriculture
Construction
Healthcare
Higher Education
Manufacturing
Mining and Natural Resources
Transportation