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Navigating Bare Trust Obligations

In 2023, there are new rules to be aware of regarding mandatory tax filings for most types of trusts. Bare trusts (which, despite the confusing name, are not really trusts at all), are unfortunately captured by these new filing requirements. What is a bare trust? It is essentially an agency rela

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We are excited to announce our sponsorship for SkirtsAfire 2024!

We are excited to announce our sponsorship for SkirtsAfire 2024! At Duncan Craig LLP, we believe in the power of women's voices and the impact they have in the arts and beyond. This festival shines a spotlight on the incredible talent and stories that women bring to our community, and we're proud to

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Duncan Craig Announces New Partner

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are pleased to welcome Zachary Soprovich to the partnership. Zach began his career at the firm as a summer student in 2014 and started articling with the firm in 2016. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2017. Zach has a financial services litigation practice

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Congratulations New Associate Karyna Omelchenko!

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are happy to announce that Karyna Omelchenko has been called to the Alberta Bar and has now joined the firm as an associate. Karyna’s area of practice is within our Financial Services and Banking practice group. Please join us in congratulating Karyna on the next ste

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Welcome Associate Lawyer David Adie

Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to welcome associate lawyer David Adie to the firm. David’s area of practice is within our Construction practice group.

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14 of our lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to announce that 14 of our lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Duncan Craig LLP would like to con

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Welcome Articling Student Jennalee Steadman to DCLLP

Happy to welcome articling student Jennalee Steadman to DCLLP! Jennalee Steadman obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction) from the University of Calgary. She completed her Juris Doctor (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta in 2023. In law school she received the

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Welcome Articling Student Talisa Pon to DCLLP

Happy to welcome articling student Talisa Pon to DCLLP! Talisa Pon earned her Bachelor of Commerce (2015) and completed her Juris Doctor (2023) at the University of Alberta. In law school she volunteered with Student Legal Services and the Edmonton Community Legal Centre. Talisa enjoys travelling

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Welcome Associate Lawyer Emma Himsl

Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to welcome associate lawyer Emma Himsl to the firm. Emma's area of practice is within our Estate Solutions practice group.

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Welcome Articling Student Karyna Omelchenko to DCLLP

Happy to welcome articling student Karyna Omelchenko to DCLLP! Karyna graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (with Distinction) in 2016. In June 2022, she obtained her Juris Doctor (with Distinction). During law school, Karyna volunteered with St

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Duncan Craig Announces New Partner

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are pleased to announce that Fiona Ellington has joined the partnership. Fiona graduated from the University of Alberta and received her J.D. (with distinction) in the spring of 2012. She was called to the Alberta Bar in August of 2013. Fiona is a lawyer with a br

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In special memory of our friend and colleague, John M. Hope, KC (1943-2022)

The lawyers and staff of Duncan Craig LLP lost a loved and revered colleague, mentor and friend, John M. Hope, KC, on December 28, 2022. Mr. Hope was a pillar of Duncan Craig LLP, steadfastly serving the firm and innumerable clients since 1968. Mr. Hope will be remembered as a dynamic and stra

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Welcome Articling Student Etomilade Oduola to DCLLP

Happy to welcome articling student Etomilade Oduola to DCLLP! Etomilade is a law graduate of of Obafemi Awolowo University and obtained his LLM from University of Lagos, Nigeria and a Certificate in leadership from London Business School. As a practicing lawyer in Nigeria for 14 years and now liv

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Welcome Articling Student Ryan Shearer to DCLLP

Happy to welcome articling student Ryan Shearer to DCLLP! Ryan obtained his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Alberta and completed his Juris Doctor in 2022. As a local farm boy from Spruce grove who proudly put himself through school, Ryan enjoys hockey, snowboarding, motorcycles, water-

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Welcome Articling Student Jimmy Lam to DCLLP

Happy to welcome articling student Jimmy Lam to DCLLP! Jimmy obtained his Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration at the University of Alberta. He completed his Juris Doctor in 2022. He volunteered with the Student Legal Services and Pro Bono Students Canada during his time in

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Darren R. Bieganek KC recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

Congratulations to Darren R. Bieganek QC on being recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year” for Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law in Edmonton. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making thi

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15 Duncan Craig LLP Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers

Edmonton, Alberta, 25 August, 2022 -- Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to announce that 15 lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Darren R. Bieganek QC was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year” for Insolvency and Financial Restructur

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