Michael Dixon
Canada Guide 2025
Band 5 : Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Michael Dixon
Practice Areas
Michael is the co-practice group leader for the Calgary litigation group. He has built a reputation as an aggressive litigator who is sought after for large and bet-the-company disputes. His disputes practice focuses on the energy sector, including oil and gas, oilsands, renewables, nuclear and mining. His practice involves all aspects of corporate/commercial litigation and arbitration, with a focus on oil and gas law, contract disputes, royalty disputes, fraud claims and insurance matters. Michael is also a co-founding member of Blakes Business Crimes, Investigations and Compliance Group. He has practiced white collar defence and compliance for over 15 years. He regularly advises Canadian and multinational corporate clients on compliance with domestic and international anti-bribery and sanctions legislation. He has conducted numerous internal investigations, and successfully defended corruption charges. Michael also advises on compliance with a variety of other criminal and regulatory legislation and has defended clients charged under a variety of criminal and regulatory statutes.
Chambers Review
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Michael Dixon is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Calgary office, where he practices in all aspects of commercial litigation and arbitration. He has a particularly focus on oil and gas law, contract disputes, royalty disputes, fraud claims and insurance matters, where he regularly advices both Canadian and international corporate clients.
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"Michael is very strong in all aspects of complex litigation. Great commercial and strategic insight."
"Michael is very commercially aware of the various challenges his clients may face and is extremely strong and capable of taking on very complex matters."
"Mike excels at handling complex litigation matters and delivering practical legal advice that helps the client in making the right choices."
"Michael Dixon is a strong lawyer. He is excellent at litigation strategy."
"Michael is very strong in all aspects of complex litigation. Great commercial and strategic insight."
"Michael is very commercially aware of the various challenges his clients may face and is extremely strong and capable of taking on very complex matters."
"Mike excels at handling complex litigation matters and delivering practical legal advice that helps the client in making the right choices."
"Michael Dixon is a strong lawyer. He is excellent at litigation strategy."