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Canada Guide 2023
Saskatchewan General Business Law
2
Band 2

9 Ranked Lawyers

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
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

McKercher climbs a tier up due to strong market recognition. It is a well-established full-service law firm with a strong regional footprint. With offices in both Regina and Saskatoon, it 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

Provided by McKercher LLP
  • McKercher acted as counsel for Minds Eye Entertainment regarding the production of the film Dangerous featuring Scott Eastwood and Mel Gibson.

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers
John Beckman KC
N
John Beckman KC
3
Band 3

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 as well as First Nations litigation.

John Pringle
N
John Pringle
3
Band 3

John Pringle advises clients on M&A transactions in the energy sector. He is based in Saskatoon.

Patricia Warsaba KC
N
Patricia Warsaba KC
1
Band 1

Patricia Warsaba KC is firmly positioned at the forefront of the corporate and commercial law market locally and nationally. She is based in Regina. She is active on construction projects for government bodies as well as financing for clients in the entertainment industry and has a deep M&A practice.

Dezarae Senft
N
Dezarae Senft
U
Up and Coming

Dezarae Senft wins praise for her experience handling M&A and securities matters, including IPOs. She also adeptly advises on corporate governance. She is based in Regina.

Nicholas Cann KC
N
Nicholas Cann KC
3
Band 3

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.

Jason Clayards
N
Jason Clayards
U
Up and Coming

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

Christopher Masich
N
Christopher Masich
U
Up and Coming

Christopher Masich enters the rankings on the back of market support. He is known as an environmental law specialist and assists companies with transactions and project development in energy and agriculture.

James Sproule
N
James Sproule
3
Band 3

James Sproule is a respected corporate lawyer based in Saskatoon. He has particular expertise in the fields of construction and natural resources law.

Collin Hirschfeld KC
N
Collin Hirschfeld KC
3
Band 3

Colin Hirschfeld enters the rankings on the back of strong feedback. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in construction law, including contentious matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
McKercher LLP

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Saskatchewan

Corporate/Commercial

Patricia Warsaba KC
1
Patricia Warsaba KC
1
Band 1
James Sproule
3
James Sproule
3
Band 3
John Pringle
3
John Pringle
3
Band 3
Christopher Masich
U
Christopher Masich
U
Up and Coming
Dezarae Senft
U
Dezarae Senft
U
Up and Coming
Litigation: General Commercial

Collin Hirschfeld KC
3
Collin Hirschfeld KC
3
Band 3
John Beckman KC
3
John Beckman KC
3
Band 3
Nicholas Cann KC
3
Nicholas Cann KC
3
Band 3
Jason Clayards
U
Jason Clayards
U
Up and Coming

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