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Norton Rose Fulbright

Litigation: General Commercial

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Our litigators have extensive trial and appellate experience and regularly appear before all levels of the Canadian Courts, and before arbitrators and administrative tribunals. The complexity of our team, our seamless integration across offices and our impressive experience means we can respond swiftly and efficiently to disputes right from the early stages to resolution.

We handle commercial litigation of all sizes and we know that any matter can be a “bet-the-farm,” kind of litigation, depending on the scope of the client. Whether the case is a contract dispute, a class action, a regulatory issue or is industry-specific, we are always mindful of our clients’ need for efficiency and budget predictability.

A client-centred approach to litigation requires our lawyers to be creative, flexible and practical. While most litigation never proceeds to trial – our experienced trial teams have obtained numerous successful verdicts for our clients.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright houses an accomplished disputes practice with significant experience representing international oil and gas clients. The firm maintains a strong practice, with an emphasis on energy industry matters including disputes relating to Aboriginal law, construction, labour and employment, and breach of contract cases, as well as shareholder disputes. The Calgary team is active in a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, finance and property. Its global network offers clients a strong cross-border platform for Canadian issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright represented Parkland Corporation in its acquisition by Sunoco in a transaction valued at USD9.1 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team at Norton Rose Fulbright cares about its clients, comes up with great arguments and never backs down.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright offers a breadth and depth of knowledge, and the team really keeps in mind my organisation's needs and risk considerations.

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  • The team at Norton Rose provides expertise, experience and the ability to deliver high-quality work.

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  • All of the lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright are excellent strategic thinkers, and the team has a top-tier global roster to pull from.

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  • The firm has a commitment to clients, in addition to excellent legal and strategic advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Steven Leitl
    Steven Leitl

    Steven Leitl

    Steven Leitl KC of Norton Rose Fulbright is respected within the Calgary market for his skills across a wide range of corporate and commercial disputes. He is particularly noted for his strength in securities litigation, as well as contractual and shareholder disputes.

    • Steven is able to synthesise complex issues and is quick-thinking.

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    • Steven Leitl is tireless and completely devoted to any matter he is involved in, and he processes information at an exceptionally high speed.

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    • Steven Leitl is super smart.

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    • Steven is unbelievably quick on his feet and is a master of litigation strategy.

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  • Ray Chartier
    Ray Chartier

    Ray Chartier

    Ray Chartier is based in Norton Rose Fulbright's Calgary office, where he practises commercial litigation with a focus on the energy industry, major infrastructure projects and the transportation sector.

    • Ray is a really strong litigator.

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    • Ray Chartier is really excellent.

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    • He is a very experienced lawyer.

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  • Bryan Walker
    Bryan Walker

    Bryan Walker

    Calgary-based Bryan Walker of Norton Rose Fulbright focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction and indigenous law. He represents clients in a variety of matters, including joint venture disputes, contractual disputes in the energy, real estate and construction sectors, allegations involving breaches of fiduciary and trust duties, and royalty audit disputes for oil sands operators.

    • Bryan is a talented and dependable litigator.

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    • He is a very responsive and very good litigator.

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  • Gunnar Benediktsson
    Gunnar Benediktsson

    Gunnar Benediktsson

    Gunnar Benediktsson is a partner in Norton Rose's Calgary office. He regularly represents clients in the pharmaceutical and energy sectors in commercial disputes.

    • Gunnar is an exceptional litigator; he is good at reading the room and reading what the judge is thinking.

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    • Gunnar is a very strong technical lawyer.

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    • Gunnar is an excellent advocate. He is brilliant.

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  • Lara Mason
    Lara Mason

    Lara Mason

    Lara Mason is an experienced commercial litigator who is particularly adept advising on Aboriginal law matters.

    • Lara Mason is smart as a whip, quick to understand and able to anticipate the next moves.

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    • Lara is capable, smart and keeps our interests at the forefront in issuing legal advice that is both practical and reliable.

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    • What distinguishes Lara is her work ethic and her ability to zero in on crucial nuances.

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    • Lara is hard-working, applies a client-focused lens to her work and is practical and efficient in relationship management.

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    • Lara is brilliant in her own right but also able to learn from her client and adapt based on their feedback.

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  • Kelly Moffet-Burima
    Kelly Moffet-Burima

    Kelly Moffet-Burima

    Calgary-based Kelly Moffet-Burima is the local chair of Norton Rose's litigation group. She regularly handles disputes in the energy and construction spaces.

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