September 25, 2025
We are proud to announce that five partners, along with our commercial litigation and employment and labour law groups have been recognized in the 2026 Chambers Canada Guide by Chambers and Partners for excellent work and service in Alberta and in Canada.
Chambers and Partners is the leading, and most prestigious, independent professional legal research company operating globally, across 200 jurisdictions. It delivers detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers and law firms. The pillars of the Chambers and Partners complex and insigth-rich research process include client service, the bench strength of the firm, and the sophistication of the work undertaken.
Ranked Lawyers
Michael Bokhaut
Recognized for his work in Commercial Litigation in Alberta (2025 — )
His litigation practice focuses on construction law, commercial litigation, condominium law, and estate litigation. Michael also has substantial experience in oil and gas litigation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, and in a wide range of insolvency matters.
Curtis Marble, FCIArb
Recognized for his work in Commercial Litigation in Alberta (2026)
Curtis has extensive experience in commercial and construction litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and estate litigation. He has handled complex multi-party, high-value disputes, representing clients ranging from multinational corporations to individuals.
Dylan Snowdon
Recognized for his work in Employment and Labour Law in Alberta (2025 — )
Dylan advises both employers and employees on a wide range of human resources issues. He also handles employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions and all manner of lawsuits and legal proceedings. Additionally, Dylan conducts and oversees workplace investigations involving harassment, violence, and discrimination.
Stephen Torscher
Recognized for his work in Employment and Labour Law in Alberta (2026)
Stephen advises clients on all stages of employment, from hiring to firing, and on all aspects of labour relations. He has extensive experience in employment contracts, workplace policies, grievances, arbitrations, and terminations, and has acted in wrongful dismissal, human rights, employment standards, and labour arbitration cases. He represents clients ranging from individuals to national corporations.
Michael Waite, KC
Recognized for his work in Healthcare: Contentious, Canada (2026)
Michael has over 25 years of experience representing healthcare institutions, nurses, physicians, and other health professionals on a wide range of complex issues in Alberta. He primarily focuses on Health Law, but his practice is enriched by his substantial expertise in employment law, personal injury, and estate and commercial litigation.
Ranked Practice Areas
1. Commercial Litigation Group – Recognized as “Highly Regarded” in Alberta (2025 — )
The firm’s commercial litigation group focuses on providing high-quality legal work and cost-effective legal solutions. The group is trusted by its colleagues to serve as conflict counsel and are depended on by its clients to secure them economic and sensible solutions.
The group has particular experience in restrictive covenant litigation, resolving complex commercial disputes, construction litigation, and representing family-owned companies engaged in shareholder disputes. The group’s lawyers are trusted business advisors to our clients and take the time to learn about our clients’ respective business operations.
2. Employment and Labour Law Group – Band 4 in Alberta (2026)
The Employment and Labour Law Group at Carbert Waite LLP is one of Calgary’s largest, providing comprehensive legal expertise to employers and employees across Alberta, with particular strength in the healthcare and construction industries.
Our team offers in-depth knowledge in employment agreements, workplace policies, harassment and bullying, discipline and terminations, performance management, investigations, compliance with privacy and occupational health and safety legislation, human rights and employment standards, and hiring, downsizing, and layoffs. This breadth of expertise ensures tailored, effective solutions for complex employment and labour matters.
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