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Welcome Catherine Roy!

July 20, 2026

McCuaig Desrochers LLP is pleased to welcome Catherine Roy as our incoming articling student. Catherine completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta, Campus Saint-Jean, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction before pursuing her Juris Doctor, French Common Law Section, at the University of Ottawa. During her time in law school, Catherine worked as a Legal Researcher for AJEFA (Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Alberta) and served as the Human Resources Manager for the Volume

Trends in Human Rights: Increasing Frequency of Costs Awards

July 10, 2026

Written by: Justin C. Haack The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal (“Tribunal”) rarely awards costs in its decisions. This blog will discuss three recent decisions where costs were awarded against a complainant or a respondent as a result of misconduct during the proceedings. Costs against Respondents Nielsen v Sparks, 2026 AHRC 4 (“Nielsen”) In this very recent decision, the Tribunal awarded the Complainant $5,000 in costs. The parties were previously in a romantic relationship that turned sour.[1] After the relationship ended,

Congratulations Robert Curtis!

March 3, 2026

McCuaig Desrochers LLP would like to congratulate Robert Curtis, KC on his retirement after 52 years of practice. Rob was called to the Alberta Bar in 1974, the NWT Bar in 1980, and he was appointed King’s Counsel in 2000. He devoted considerable time to legal education and professional service, including acting as a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law and serving the Canadian Bar Association in a variety of capacities, including at the national level. He

Partners recognized in 2026 edition of Best Lawyers Canada

October 8, 2025

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

Congratulations Terrence Lysak

August 12, 2025

Congratulations to Terrence Lysak who was recently admitted to the Northwest Territories Bar. We are proud to continue and deepen our relationships with clients in the North.

Congratulations Eky Singh!

August 5, 2025

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.

Growing American Interest in Canadian Immigration: A Look at Available Pathways

July 16, 2025

Americans seeking to establish themselves in Canada have several potential pathways available to them, ranging from temporary work arrangements to permanent residence and, in some cases, direct citizenship claims. The route that makes sense depends largely on individual circumstances, family history, and professional qualifications.

Congratulations Lorimer Dawson!

July 7, 2025

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!

Tariffs and Trade War

March 5, 2025

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

Recognition by Best Law Firms Canada

November 14, 2024

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 Catherine Roy!

Trends in Human Rights: Increasing Frequency of Costs Awards

Congratulations Robert Curtis!

Partners recognized in 2026 edition of Best Lawyers Canada

Congratulations Terrence Lysak

Congratulations Eky Singh!

Growing American Interest in Canadian Immigration: A Look at Available Pathways

Congratulations Lorimer Dawson!

Tariffs and Trade War

Recognition by Best Law Firms Canada

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