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Band 2

Litigation: General Commercial

Saskatchewan

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Nicholas Cann KC

Canada

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Medical Malpractice Defense

Privacy and Information Protection

Professional Memberships

Member, Law Society of Saskatchewan

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association

Member, Board of Directors, Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan

Career

McKercher LLP Partner, 2011

Queen's Counsel, 2018

Experience

Nicholas is a partner in the Regina office and focuses on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law.

Nicholas is a member of McKercher’s Health Law Practice Group and Insurance Defence Practice Group. His practice concentrates on professional liability defence, construction claims, aviation claims, product liability claims, and professional discipline. He has represented numerous professionals in legal actions and regulatory matters, including lawyers, physicians, engineers, financial advisors, accountants, realtors, insurance agents, physiotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and educators. Nicholas also assists clients with privacy law, particularly in relation to personal health information.

He has appeared at all levels of Court in Saskatchewan. He is qualified as a Mediator pursuant to the guidelines set by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. He was honoured with a Queen’s Counsel appointment in 2018.

Nicholas has provided pro bono legal assistance through the Regina Free Legal Clinic since 2006. Nicholas has played an active role with the Regina Bar Association since 2004, serving as a Director and Vice-President and then two terms as President from 2006 – 2008. He is an instructor at the CPLED Bar course and a presenter at various legal education seminars. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan. In 2018 – 2019, Nicholas was President of the Canadian Bar Association – Saskatchewan Branch.

Nicholas was the recipient of the 2022 Victor P. Dietz, K.C. Pro Bono Service Award, which is presented jointly every year by the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan. The recipient is recognized for contributions to Pro Bono services in Saskatchewan with respect to delivery of Pro Bono legal services, assisting with the establishment of Pro Bono programs, and education and advocacy to promote a Pro Bono culture.

Education

University of Saskatchewan

Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction)

2004

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Arts, History

2000

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