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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta


Stikeman Elliott LLP

Rankings

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Stikeman Elliott supplements its strong Calgary presence with expertise across its other Canadian offices. The team acts for an enviable array of major clients, particularly in the energy and natural resources sector, who turn to the firm for its expertise across the full gamut of contractual disputes, arbitrations and class actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott continued to represent Veolia Water Technologies in a USD500 million delay claim relating to the design and construction of a potash mine.

Strengths

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  • The firm is practical, well-respected and client-oriented.

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  • Stikeman Elliott has a great talent pool.

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  • The whole team is able to assist with any transaction.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Mike Mestinsek
    Band 2Mike Mestinsek

    Mike Mestinsek

    Mike Mestinsek is based in Stikeman Elliott's Calgary office, where he acts on a broad array of commercial disputes, including securities, shareholder activism and professional liability matters. He frequently represents energy and resources clients in contentious proceedings.

    • Mike is very practical, efficient and very knowledgeable.

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    • Mike is fantastic. It is always good to have him on our side for matters that may get litigious.

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    • Mike has a great skillset in the courtroom. He has a presence to him, is someone you have to pay attention to and comes highly recommended by big names.

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    • His technical and legal knowledge and his sage advice are all second to none.

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    • Mike Mestinsek is a dedicated and results-oriented lawyer.

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