Loberg Ector LLP Litigators

Michael Loberg practices in the areas of commercial litigation and dispute resolution, insolvency and restructuring.  Michael was admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor in Alberta in 1999, an Attorney-at-Law in the Cayman Islands in 2006, and a Solicitor of the High Court of England & Wales in 2008 (active in Alberta only).  

Michael is a founder of and serves as General Counsel to Canada's most influential firearm rights advocacy group, the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR), and was co-counsel in the Federal Court of Canada case of CCFR v Canada for the judicial review of the 2020 Liberal firearms ban.  That case is  currently before the Federal Court of Appeal, and will undoubtedly end in the Supreme Court of Canada.

With a commitment to continuing personal and professionals development, in addition to serving as strategic advisor and senior litigator for the firm Michael is also fully qualified with the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners with a Diploma in International Trust Management and all the related Advanced Certificates.  

Michael is also a full credentialed Mortgage Broker in British Columbia, and has graduated from both the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course from the Canadian Securities Institute.

Outside of work Michael maintains a continued passion for the study of philosophy, taking various Masters-level philosophy courses at the University of Calgary, and an  ongoing interest in business taking occasional courses at the University of London's  External Program under their International MBA program. 

Blair is a founding partner at Loberg Ector LLP practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, constitutional litigation, criminal defence, and administrative law.  Blair is a highly sought-after and renowned lawyer with a proven track record of success. 

Blair has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, including setting precedent at the Alberta Court of Appeal in R v Effert, 2021 ABCA 388 on the law of self-defence, since cited with approval across Canada and now found in The Practitioner’s Criminal Code by Alan D. Gold under section 34 pertaining to self-defence provisions. Blair also appeared as lead counsel in Jost v Canada (Governor in Council) 2024 FC 32 in the landmark case where he successfully argued that the invocation Emergencies Act was unlawful and unconstitutional.

Blair has extensive experience in commercial litigation in the areas of complex shareholder disputes, construction litigation, contractual disputes, and hostile takeovers of private entities.  Blair has further experience in acting as counsel for police officers, members of the military, lawyers and law firms, doctors, accountants, and other regulated professionals. 

Outside of work Blair enjoys spending time with his family, playing and coaching hockey, reading Stoic philosophy, and spending time in the mountains whenever he can.

Blair has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) from the University of Victoria. While in law school Blair was the recipient of numerous academic awards and scholarships including the John D. Petrie, QC Memorial Scholarship, the Grant McKibben Award, and the Alberta Law Foundation Bursary. 

Melodi Ulku practices corporate and commercial litigation, construction disputes, as well as creating and administering trusts estates, and all related litigation and disputes.  

Melodi is fully qualified with the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners and holds a  Diploma in International Trust Management, as well as related Advanced Certificates in Trust Administration, Trust Creation, and Trustee Investment & Financial Appraisal.

 Melodi's contentious matter representations have included both private and publicly-traded business corporations, executives and high net worth individuals, on matters ranging from corporate and commercial disputes to construction, employment, partnership,  corporate and business governance disputes.

Melodi's non-contentious matters have included advising on estates, inter vivos and testamentary trusts, and all manner of fiduciary, directorship, executive and trustee duties.  

 Melodi also qualified to practice in the Cayman Islands in 2008 (currently inactive), and is completely comfortable conducting international matters, having lived in Canada, England, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the Cayman Islands.  Fully fluent in Turkish, Melodi obtained her B.A. with Honours from Bilkent University in Ankara, having stood as the highest ranking student with scholarships in every year, and she continues to serve the needs of Turkish businesses in Canada and abroad.  

Brendan Hill's practice is focused on commercial litigation, condominium law, and shareholder disputes. He has successfully represented clients as sole counsel in several trials before the Alberta Court of Justice and successfully represented clients at the Alberta Court of King's Bench in various matters including highly contentious emergency matters. Brendan consistently delivers valuable advice and strong advocacy for clients in complex, high stakes litigation.

Brendan completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Calgary. During law school, Brendan earned first place in the BLG Trial Competition and Blackstone Medals Debates, and was recognized as a top oralist in the McGillvray Moot.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Brendan worked in the Saskatchewan Legislature where he helped cabinet Ministers navigate complex issues and craft answers to difficult questions. 

Timothy S. Chan practices in commercial litigation, appeals, and wills and estates. He has successfully appeared as sole counsel in the Court of Appeal of Alberta, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, and Alberta Court of Justice, with additional experience at the Federal Court of Appeal. 

Timothy has experience with appeals from private arbitration, court decisions, and administrative decisions. He has broad litigation experience with corporate and commercial disputes including breaches of contract, injunctions, and construction claims. Timothy also assists clients with wills and estates matters.

A born-and-raised Albertan, Timothy gives heavily to his community. He is the president of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) – Western Chapter, a regular judge of the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot, and a frequent mentor to law students. He has written and presented for the Legal Education Society of Alberta.

Published Decisions

· Fiset v Feeney, 2022 ABCA 315

Publications

Co-author; “Counsel Comments: Oslanski v Oslanski, 2020 ABCA 297”, Take Five Alberta, September 2020. 

  Francois C. Wessels completed his Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws with a specialization in corporate law, and Doctor of Laws with a specialization in mercantile law (awarded with a merit certificate for academics) at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He worked as a research assistant at the Office of the Dean, as a postgraduate research assistant, and as the project coordinator for the LL.M program in international trade and investment law in Africa. 

Francois  completed an internship at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, practiced law, and worked as a sessional law lecturer, presenting classes on transnational business law, forms of business enterprises, financial law, business law, and legal philosophy. He was appointed as an extraordinary lecturer of mercantile law and taught securities law to LL.M students. 

Francois is an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and a member of the Legal Practice Council (South Africa), the Law Society of Saskatchewan, and the Law Society of Alberta (active in Canada only). He practices in the areas of commercial and corporate litigation, shareholder disputes, cross-border commercial disputes, and regulatory law. 

Francois has worked on matters in the Federal Court of Canada, the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan, the Courts of King’s Bench of Alberta and Manitoba, the Court of Appeal of Alberta, the Courts of Appeal for Saskatchewan and Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada, and the United Nations Human Rights Committee.      

  Lisa Rodriguez has extensive experience dealing with matters related to energy, environmental regulations, Indigenous groups, and project development. She has been involved in several highly complex judicial reviews and appeals for some of the biggest resource development projects in Canada. 

Lisa holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary where she was heavily involved in the competitive mooting program. Besides her mooting accolades, Lisa was known in law school for supporting her peers and the broader community. 

Lisa was awarded the Grant McKibben Prize, the R.A. MacKimmie Award, and a Pro Bono Students Canada Outstanding Community Outreach Award for her significant contributions. She worked as president of the UCalgary Runnymede Society, ran marketing and communications for the UCalgary chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada, and acted as Vice Chair for the Canadian Bar Association student section.

Before law, Lisa completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Certificate in Spanish Translation at the University of Alberta.   Lisa maintained a variety of interesting jobs while she was a student from coaching synchronized swimming to waitressing to catching bids at a car auction.  

Sarah is a barrister & solicitor with a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary. 

Prior to attending the University of Calgary, Sarah graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Kentucky. She studied management and marketing while completing an honours program in social entrepreneurship. 

Sarah has gained experience in multiple practice areas during her time as an articling student and is primarily interested in civil litigation. As an articling student, Sarah has worked on matters including civil fraud, employment, franchise disputes, debt actions, and police disciplinary proceedings. She is detail-oriented and committed to providing high quality service. 

During law school, Sarah volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada. Sarah also participated in credit moots as a member of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. As part of the Vis Moot, Sarah competed in Vienna, Austria and fostered an interest in commercial arbitration. 

Sarah moved to Calgary from Nashville, Tennessee. In her personal time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family and getting outside with her dog. Sarah also loves horses, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, and baseball. 

Prior to joining Loberg Ector LLP, Blaise studied at the University of Calgary earning a philosophy degree in 2020 and a Juris Doctor in 2023. As an articling student Blaise has been exposed to a variety of different practice areas, but has developed a particular interest in civil litigation after working on a series of civil fraud cases, construction disputes, and shareholder disputes. His life revolves around the practice of law and he is dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

While attending law school, Blaise volunteered with Student Legal Assistance,  worked part time at a law firm, and ran a podcast on recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions. 

Braeden is an articling student with a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with distinction from the University of Lethbridge where he was awarded the Arthur J.E. Childs Award in Economics. 

While studying at the University of Lethbridge Braeden founded the University of Lethbridge Pre-Law Society, an organization which provides support and resources to aid undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in law. Braeden continues to volunteer for and mentor with this organization. 

While attending law school Braeden worked with the Litigation Division of the Alberta Securities Commission, where he worked on a successful Alberta Court of Appeal case, and assisted on several matters which were successfully argued before the ASC Panel. He also volunteered with both Student Legal Assistance and Pro Bono Students Canada.

Danielle is an articling student with a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary. Danielle has two diplomas – Chemical Technology and Instrumentation Engineering, in addition to her undergraduate degree, a Bachelors in Technology Management, all received from the Northern Alberta Institute in Technology. Prior to attending the University of Calgary, Danielle worked at the pharmaceutical company manufacturing site.

During law school, Danielle volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada working on the Indigenous Legal Research project as a member, and then as a project leader for two years. Danielle also participated in a credit moot, the National Family Law Negotiation Competition, in which her team placed third. Danielle also worked for the legal team at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine throughout her time in law school.