Fasken's dispute resolution capabilities in Alberta encompass arbitration and litigation for domestic and international disputes involving construction, class actions, securities, pensions, defamation and professional liability. The practice group is jointly led by Karen Wyke and Gulu Punia from Calgary. Wyke majors on commercial litigation involving the energy, pharmaceutical and construction sectors, while Punia specializes in shareholder disputes, oppression remedies, fraud claims and breach of contract actions. Alex Kotkas is also noted for his litigation and arbitration expertise. Darren Reed left the firm in October 2023 following his appointment to the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta.
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Key clients
- Airbus Helicopters Canada
- New WEM Holdings Affiliate 1
- Nova Gas Transmission, Gas Transmission Northwest, Foothills Pipe Lines, Tuscarora Gas Transmission
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City
- TELUS Communications
- Cenovus
- Merck Canada
- Cathedral Energy Services
- New Democrats of Canada Association (Federal NDP)
- ITC Construction
- AECOM Canada
- The individual Trustees of the ACAW Pension Fund
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karen Wyke, Gulu Punia