Partners recognized in 2026 edition of Best Lawyers Canada

McCuaig Desrochers is proud to announce that four of its distinguished lawyers have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada®. Please join us in congratulating the following Partners: Pierre Desrochers, K.C. – Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023) Nathan Po – Immigration Law (recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) Justin Kingston – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law Jeffrey Arsenault (Ones to

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Congratulations Eky Singh!

Congratulations to Eky Singh on being called to the Alberta bar! This significant professional milestone reflects Eky’s hard work, perseverance and dedication throughout her articles. We are happy to announce that Eky will be continuing on at McCuaig Desrochers as an associate. Pictured below is Eky with Shaun Wetmore and The Honourable Justice Ahluwalia.

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Congratulations Lorimer Dawson!

McCuaig Desrochers LLP would like to congratulate Lorimer Dawson KC on his retirement after 46 years of practice.  Lorimer was called to the Alberta Bar in 1979, the NWT Bar in 2004, and he was appointed King’s Counsel in 2012.  He has dedicated his distinguished career to helping his clients and community. We are deeply grateful for Lorimer’s commitment to McCuaig Desrochers LLP. We wish him the very best in this exciting next chapter!  

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Tariffs and Trade War

As you are no doubt aware, we are facing a new world of trade relations with the United States. The imposition of substantial tariffs on Canadian resources and products shipped to the U.S. has already or has the potential to affect your business.  With many of our clients being small to medium size businesses, we wanted to provide our insights relating to issues concerning commercial transactions. Trade War Considerations At McCuaig Desrochers LLP, our Business Lawyers believe that many of

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Recognition by Best Law Firms Canada

McCuaig Desrochers LLP is pleased to announce it is being recognized as Best Law Firms Canada, Edmonton region, in the practice areas of Commercial Leasing Law, Real Estate Law, and Corporate Law in its 2025 edition (McCuaig Desrochers LLP in Edmonton, AB, CA | Best Law Firms). Best Law Firms – Canada rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership

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Welcome Ekampreet “Eky” Singh

McCuaig Desrochers LLP is pleased to welcome Eky Singh as an articling student. Eky completed her undergraduate degree at MacEwan University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce, before pursuing her Juris Doctor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, British Columbia. During her time in law school, Eky was actively involved in various extracurricular activities. She volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, focusing on advocacy work for the Fraser Valley Institution for Women. Eky served as a Vice President for the

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Kalmbach v Kalmbach, 2024 ABCA 281 – Best Interests of the Child and Stay Pending Appeal

In Kalmbach v Kalmbach, 2024 ABCA 281, the applicant sought a stay pending appeal from an order of the case management justice, which held her in civil contempt and stayed the payment of child support, spousal support, arrears in support and mortgage payments until she purged her contempt. Under rule 14.48, the Court has discretion to stay an Order in advance of appeal. Rule 14.48 reads as follows:    14.48 An application to stay proceedings or enforcement of a decision pending

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Congratulations Pierre Desrochers c.r.

Pierre Desrochers c.r. received the The Best Lawyers™ 2025 Commercial Leasing Law “Lawyer of the Year” award in Edmonton. Pierre was also recently selected by his peers to be listed in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada directory in the field of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law.

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