Boasting offices in both Calgary and Edmonton, Dentons is equipped to represent clients in a range of corporate and commercial litigation matters in Alberta. The team has particular expertise in energy, white collar, financial services and competition litigation. John Cusano heads up the Calgary office, while Wendy Moody and Michael Sestito share leadership of the Edmonton office. Additional key contacts include Edmonton-based Dennis Picco KC, a specialist in construction and energy litigation; and Gordon Tarnowsky KC, who brings strength to corporate, commercial and energy disputes; and co-leader of the national litigation and dispute resolution group, Rachel Howie, in Calgary.

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Key clients

  • Edison and Edison International
  • Enbridge
  • Sawridge Trust and the Sawridge Trustees

Work highlights

  • Represented Edison and Edison International after Geophysical Services Incorporated advanced a claim against them alleging breach of contract and copyright, amongst other accusations.
  • Acted for the Sawridge Trustees in connection with a complex litigation concerning the distribution of assets estimated at $70m to a group of beneficiaries.
  • Represented Enbridge Pipelines in litigation.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Cusano, Wendy Moody, Michael Sestito

Other key lawyers

Dennis Picco KC, Gordon Tarnowsky, Rachel Howie