McKercher LLP has once again been named a Leading Law Firm in Canada in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, a designation grounded in one of the country's most comprehensive peer‑review processes.
Congratulations to McKercher LLP's 2026 Lexpert‑Ranked Lawyers
McKercher LLP proudly showcases the following lawyers for being named Leading Practitioners in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
Robert J. Affleck (Bob) is acknowledged for his work in Labour Relations. As an experienced litigator, Bob provides services to clients seeking to navigate the intersection between employment/learning environments, accommodation, human rights, privacy, and safety.
Nicholas M. Cann, KC is acknowledged for his work in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence, and Professional Liability. Nicholas' practice concentrates on professional liability defense, insurance defense, and privacy law.
Sheila E. Caston, KC is acknowledged for her work in Medical Negligence. Sheila practices in the area of civil litigation and has experience in the areas of Insurance Law, Health Law, and Medical Malpractice Defense.
Kaylea M. Dunn, KC is acknowledged for her work in Commercial Insurance Litigation. Kaylea defends personal injury & professional liability actions, provides policy coverage opinions and advances subrogated claims.
George A. Green, KC is acknowledged for his work in Workplace Human Rights. George has extensive experience advising clients regarding employment contracts, terminations, wrongful dismissal/reasonable notice litigation, minimum standards legislation, enforceability of non-competition/solicitation agreements, occupational health & safety charges, employment policies & handbooks, workplace investigations, accommodations, and human rights.
Collin K. Hirschfeld, KC is acknowledged for his work in Construction Law. Collin has experience in construction contracts, tendering, construction litigation and dispute resolution, security enforcement, and professional discipline.
Curtis J. Onishenko, KC is acknowledged for his work in Estates & Personal Tax Planning. Curtis practices mainly in the areas of estate litigation, family farm disputes, corporate commercial litigation and shareholder disputes.
John H. Pringle is acknowledged for his work in Corporate Commercial Law and Corporate Finance & Securities. John practices in the areas of securities law, natural resources law, and corporate commercial transactions.
Dezarae S. Senft is acknowledged for her work in Corporate Finance & Securities. Dezarae's practice involves assisting clients with a transaction's initial strategic decision-making and risk assessment stage through exploratory meetings, negotiating agreements, due diligence, structure, governance, and closing matters.
James T. Sproule, KC is acknowledged for his work in Corporate Commercial Law. Jamie focuses on corporate governance and commercial real estate and financing, natural resources law and land development law.
Marie K. Stack is acknowledged for her work in Medical Negligence. Marie regularly counsels clients on work place policy development and review, compliance with employment standards, employment agreements, severance, accommodation issues, occupational health and safety, and grievances under collective bargaining agreements.
Aaron B. Starr is acknowledged for his work in Aboriginal Law. Aaron's practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, real estate, estate planning and First Nations legal issues.
David E. Thera, KC is acknowledged for his work in Commercial Insurance Litigation, Medical Negligence and Professional Liability. David's practice focuses on insurance law, defence of liability matters, and defence of health care professionals; he also has considerable experience in employment law and construction law.
David J. Ukrainetz is acknowledged for his work in Franchise Law. With a broad business background, David practices in the areas of franchise law, corporate/commercial litigation, insolvency law and business advice. Also, as a lawyer in McKercher LLP's Entrepreneur Law Group, David advises entrepreneurs and franchisors in traditional business sectors and in Saskatchewan's growing technology sector.
Christine J. Glazer, KC is acknowledged for her work in Medical Negligence. Chris focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury and disability claims, as well as administrative law spanning a range of subject areas including professional licensing, discipline and labour law.
Lawyer to Watch (2026)
Joe A. Gill was acknowledged as a Lawyer to Watch for his work in Information Technology. Acknowledged as a rising leader, Joe's practice focuses on technology law, high‑growth startups, IT contracting, capital raising, and tax structuring. Joe was named a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star - Leading Lawyer Under 40 in Canada.
Congratulations to all lawyers recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each individual is recognized for their depth of experience, commitment to client service, and contributions to the legal profession.