McCuaig Desrochers LLP

07/07/2025

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!

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

04/01/2025

The Partners of McCuaig Desrochers LLP are pleased to announce that Owen Nicholson has joined the firm where he has a general litigation practice. Please see more about Owen here: https://www.mccuaig.com/lawyers/owen-nicholson/.

The Partners of McCuaig Desrochers LLP are pleased to announce that Owen Nicholson has joined the firm where he has a general litigation practice. Please see mo

11/14/2024

McCuaig Desrochers LLP is pleased to welcome Eky Singh as an articling student. Eky completed her undergraduate degree at MacEwan University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce, before pursuing her Juris Doctor at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, British Columbia.

During her time in law school, Eky was actively involved in various extracurricular activities. She volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, focusing on advocacy work for the Fraser Valley Institution for Women. Eky served as a Vice President for the Business Law Society at TRU, where she hosted the TRU Business Law Society Podcast, discussing various corporate and commercial law topics with professionals in the industry. Additionally, she worked as a teaching assistant for Fundamental Legal Skills, mentoring students in skills such as legal analysis, writing, research, and oral advocacy. Eky gained practical experience by spending a summer working at a top corporate boutique law firm in Vancouver.

McCuaig Desrochers LLP is pleased to welcome Eky Singh as an articling student. Eky completed her undergraduate degree at MacEwan University, earning a Bachelor

10/03/2024

We’re a bit late, but happy to celebrate our newest associates, Klarissa Jeiel Rivero and Hadeel Othman, who were just called to the bar in August and September. Congratulations to them both, and many thanks to Justice Tom Achtymichuk (former partner at McCuaig) and Justice Bob Aloneissi for conducting these special ceremonies and officially welcoming them as lawyers in Alberta. ⚖️🎉

10/03/2024

The partners and staff at McCuaig Desrochers LLP are pleased to introduce our newest associates, Klarissa Jeiel Rivero and Hadeel Othman.

Congratulations to you both!

The partners and staff at McCuaig Desrochers LLP are pleased to introduce our newest associates, Klarissa Jeiel Rivero and Hadeel Othman. Congratulations to

09/20/2024

Several of our MD lawyers participated in the Annual Walk for Wellness put on by in today!! A beautiful September day to enjoy our river valley for an hour outside of the office.

09/17/2024

Pierre Desrochers c.r. received the The Best Lawyers™ 2025 Commercial Leasing Law "Lawyer of the Year" award in Edmonton.

Pierre was also recently selected by his peers to be listed in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada directory in the field of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law.

Pierre Desrochers c.r. received the The Best Lawyers™ 2025 Commercial Leasing Law "Lawyer of the Year" award in Edmonton!

07/16/2024

Two of our partners, Frank Friesacher, KC and Shaun Wetmore, rode 108 km, experiencing the landscape of the UNESCO-designated Beaver Hills Biosphere in the 2024 Biking like a Viking Ride on Saturday, 14 July, cohosted by and

07/15/2024

We are honored to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mr. Robert Curtis, KC, being called to the Bar and practicing at our firm! This significant milestone was marked by naming one of the firm’s boardrooms the “Curtis Room.”

We are honored to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mr. Robert Curtis, KC, being called to the Bar and practicing at our firm! This significant milestone was ma

06/18/2024

We are pleased to announce that Jean-Pierre Desrochers has joined McCuaig Desrochers LLP.

Jean-Pierre’s practice is focused on wills and estate planning, estate administration and litigation, employment, and corporate and commercial matters including share purchase transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial leases.

We are pleased to announce that Jean-Pierre Desrochers has joined McCuaig Desrochers LLP.