Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 4
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Stikeman Elliott supplements its strong Calgary presence with expertise across its other Canadian offices. The team acts for an enviable array of major clients, particularly in the energy and natural resources sector, who turn to the firm for its expertise across the full gamut of contractual disputes, arbitrations and class actions.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott acted for Berkshire Hathaway Energy Canada in a dispute relating to a limited partnership investment in power plants and involving allegations of conflicts of interest, construction negligence and breaches.
Strengths
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"I was very surprised that not only is Stikeman's detailed work extremely strong and professional, but their customer service level is even higher. Stikeman's communication was frequent and relevant."
"Counsel is quick to respond to questions and provides detailed follow-up."
"Very detailed and open to strategic conversations. Great group with various skill sets and expertise. Even with very full schedules, the team will always find time when needed to support."
"Stikeman are very practical and very highly experienced in complex litigation."
"Stikeman have an appreciation of the law around complex litigation matters and unique commercial structures. They are respectful, responsive and timely."
"I was very surprised that not only is Stikeman's detailed work extremely strong and professional, but their customer service level is even higher. Stikeman's communication was frequent and relevant."
"Counsel is quick to respond to questions and provides detailed follow-up."
"Very detailed and open to strategic conversations. Great group with various skill sets and expertise. Even with very full schedules, the team will always find time when needed to support."
"Stikeman are very practical and very highly experienced in complex litigation."
"Stikeman have an appreciation of the law around complex litigation matters and unique commercial structures. They are respectful, responsive and timely."
Notable Practitioners
Mike Mestinsek is based in Stikeman Elliott's Calgary office, where he acts on a broad array of commercial disputes, including securities, shareholder activism and professional liability matters. He frequently represents energy and resources clients in contentious proceedings.
"Mike is a fantastic support for our organisation. He is very strategic and truly feels part of our team when looking for win-win solutions."
"Mike is very knowledgeable and balanced."
"Mike Mestinsek is exceptional. He conducted himself so professionally even when the counterparty made it challenging."
"He has impressive skills in handling the questioning of witnesses."
"Mike is a fantastic lawyer with exceptional insights and strong advisory skills, both legal and in general from a business perspective."
Geoffrey Holub is based in Stikeman Elliott's Calgary office and is noted for his experienced handling of contentious cases arising in the oil and gas, natural resources and construction sectors. His commercial practice, which includes arbitration, covers contractual, lease and shareholder litigation.
"He is thorough in his handling of complex discovery-related issues and provides well thought-out legal advice."
"Geoffrey is very practical and renders very good advice. There's that trust there that he has been thorough, rational and reasonable. I would recommend him unreservedly."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Alberta