Duncan Craig LLP

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce Member Spotight Feature

Celebrating 130+ Years of Service. We’re honoured to be featured in the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’s Member Feature spotlight! From our roots in 1894 — founded by Edmonton’s first mayor and Alberta’s first Attorney General — to our ongoing support of local charities, arts festivals, and busi

4/3/2025

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Proud to recognize Partner Helen R. Ward, KC, for earning a prestigious ranking in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Duncan Craig LLP is proud to recognize Partner Helen R. Ward, KC, for earning a prestigious ranking in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This ranking reflects Helen’s leadership, skill, and dedication to the practice of Estate Solutions. For over three decades, the Canadian Legal Lexpert

3/11/2025

Proud to recognize Managing Partner Darren R. Bieganek, KC, for earning a prestigious ranking in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Duncan Craig LLP is proud to recognize Managing Partner Darren R. Bieganek, KC, for earning a prestigious ranking in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This ranking reflects Darren’s leadership, skill, and dedication to the practice of Insolvency and Restructuring. For over three decades,

3/11/2025

Welcome Associate Lawyer Cole Mailloux

Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to welcome associate lawyer Cole Mailloux to the firm. Cole’s areas of practice are within commercial and corporate litigation, employment law, and construction law.

2/26/2025

SNAKES AND LADDERS: SHARED CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, AND THE ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT TAX CREDIT (Line 30400)

Authored by Carolyn L. Seitz, KC The rules set out in the Income Tax Act are convoluted. The rules related to child support where parties share custody and residency of children can also be complex. Combining the two of them frequently results in a headache. Section 9 of the Child Support Guid

2/20/2025

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Duncan Craig Announces New Partner

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are pleased to welcome Kayla Thompson to the partnership. Kayla began her career at the firm as a summer student in 2015 and started articling with the firm in 2017. She was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2018. Kayla practices within our Estates Solutions pract

2/3/2025

Duncan Craig Announces New Partner

The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are pleased to welcome Brad Angove to the partnership. Brad began his career at the firm as an articling student in 2017. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2018. Brad has a litigation practice, with a focus in construction and commercial litigation, includi

2/3/2025

Duncan Craig LLP Named in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms™ - Canada

Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to mention we have been named in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Canada and proud to be nationally ranked in two practice areas and regionally awarded in 15 practice areas. Please view below our national and regional tier designation and recognition in the following

11/4/2024

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Welcome Associate Lawyer Akshata Kulkarni

Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to welcome associate lawyer Akshata Kulkarni to the firm. Akshata’s areas of practice are within civil litigation, insurance defense, contractual disputes, construction law, and wills and estates planning and administration..

10/22/2024

Managing Partner Darren Bieganek LEXPERT-RANKED Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyer

Duncan Craig LLP is proud to share that Managing Partner Darren Bieganek is included in the October 2024 LEXPERT Special Edition of LEXPERT-RANKED leading Insolvency and Restructuring lawyers. Darren is a highly sought-after counsel for debtors, lenders, creditors, insolvency professionals, and o

10/21/2024

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Congratulations New Associate Talisa Pon!

Congratulations New Associate Talisa Pon! The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are happy to announce that Talisa Pon has been called to the Alberta Bar and has now joined the firm as an associate. Talisa's area of practice is within our Business Solutions practice group.

9/19/2024

How do you protect your business if Alberta regulates non-competition agreements?

How to Protect Your Business if Alberta Regulates Non-Competition Agreements. Non-competition agreements (NCAs) are facing increased scrutiny and regulation across North America and beyond. With the recent U.S. Federal Trade Commission ruling and Ontario’s existing regulations, businesses must ad

9/5/2024

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Congratulations New Associate Jennalee Steadman!

Congratulations New Associate Jennalee Steadman! The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are happy to announce that Jennalee Steadman has been called to the Alberta Bar and has now joined the firm as an associate. Jennalee’s area of practice is within our Insurance and Risk Management practice group.

8/23/2024

Welcome Articling Student Tomi Ameobi to DCLLP

Tomi Ameobi was born and raised in Newcastle, England, and moved to Canada in 2014, quickly becoming an adopted Edmontonian. Tomi earned his law degree in the UK and later completed the Internationally Trained Lawyer Pathway at the University of Alberta in 2022. During his time at the University

8/22/2024

Welcome Articling Student Roscoe Gee to DCLLP

Roscoe Gee earned his Bachelor of Commerce and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Alberta, actively participating in academic and community endeavors. As President of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers UAlberta, he showcased outstanding leadership in advancing Equity, Diversity, and I

8/22/2024

Welcome Articling Student Hamza Mandour to DCLLP

Hamza Mandour graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics and Law, with a Minor in Finance (With Distinction), from the University of Alberta. He completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Alberta, where he was actively involved in several notable groups. Hamza served as VP Fina

8/22/2024

Welcome Summer Student Georgia-Rae Meldrum

We are happy to welcome our summer student, Georgia-Rae Meldrum to Duncan Craig LLP. Her enthusiasm and energy is truly appreciated. Join us in giving a warm welcome and wishing her a successful and enriching rest of the summer!

7/22/2024

Welcome Summer Student Alborz Azizpourshoobi

We are happy to welcome our summer student, Alborz Azizpourshoobi to Duncan Craig LLP. His enthusiasm and energy is truly appreciated. Join us in giving a warm welcome and wishing him a successful and enriching rest of the summer!

7/22/2024

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

3/27/2024

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 when he was called to the Alberta Bar. Mr. Hope will

3/21/2024

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

2/29/2024

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

2/14/2024

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

11/9/2023

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.

11/9/2023

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

8/25/2023

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

8/1/2023

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

8/1/2023

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.

5/30/2023

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