Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Western Canada
MLT Aikins stands as one of Canada's largest law firms, renowned for its team-based approach and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality legal solutions. Since our founding in 1879, we have combined deep regional knowledge with national expertise to serve clients across Western Canada and beyond. Our strategic presence in six major centers across four provinces enables us to provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of businesses and individuals. We prioritize client relationships as if their success were our own, leveraging our extensive legal skills and industry insights to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our recognition by leading legal publications and our consistent ranking among Fortune's Go-To Law Firms.With over 350 lawyers, we offer bench strength and geographic reach to address increasingly complex legal challenges. Our client feedback program, which includes input from more than 2,000 clients, ensures we continuously refine our services to meet evolving needs. We maintain a strong tradition of community involvement, contributing time and resources to enhance cultural, health, and social initiatives. Our innovative solutions have earned trust from clients across diverse sectors, including energy, financial services, and healthcare. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on practical, outcome-driven advice, we remain Western Canada's trusted legal partner.
Services
Corporate Law
Litigation
Immigration Services
Intellectual Property
Labour & Employment
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Environmental Law
Wills & Estates
Highlights and features
- We offer over 145 years of legal expertise serving Western Canada since 1879
- Our team-based approach ensures comprehensive solutions from 350+ lawyers
- We maintain a client feedback program with input from 2,000+ clients
- Recognized by Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers, and Fortune's Go-To Law Firms
- We provide strategic legal counsel combining regional knowledge with national reach
What people say
Strong communication
Reliable service
Professional and knowledgeable
Beneficial long-term counsel
Solid working knowledge
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice provides comprehensive guidance for businesses at every stage. We handle mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financing transactions, and regulatory compliance. Our lawyers work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and deliver practical solutions that minimize risk while maximizing opportunities. With expertise across multiple industries, we support both domestic and international clients navigating Canada's complex business environment.
Litigation
We represent clients in complex litigation matters across various jurisdictions. Our team handles commercial disputes, class actions, construction litigation, and debt recovery. We focus on achieving efficient resolutions through negotiation, mediation, or trial when necessary. With extensive courtroom experience, we provide strategic counsel to protect our clients' interests while maintaining cost-effectiveness throughout the litigation process.
Immigration Services
Our immigration practice assists businesses and individuals with all aspects of Canadian immigration law. We handle work permits, permanent residency applications, business immigration, and compliance matters. We provide strategic advice to employers on immigration policies and procedures while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Our team stays current with evolving immigration laws to deliver reliable, forward-thinking solutions.
Intellectual Property
We help clients protect and leverage their intellectual property assets through trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs. Our services include IP strategy development, enforcement, and dispute resolution. We work with businesses to safeguard their brand identity and technological innovations while navigating complex IP regulations. Our team provides practical guidance on IP commercialization and licensing agreements.
Labour & Employment
Our labour and employment group advises employers on workplace law compliance, including human rights, occupational health and safety, and employment standards. We assist with employment contracts, workplace policies, and dispute resolution. Our proactive approach helps clients prevent issues while our litigation team handles complex employment disputes when they arise, ensuring balanced, practical solutions.
People
Mark Mielke
Partner
Mark Mielke is a respected corporate lawyer with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. He provides strategic counsel to businesses navigating complex transactions while maintaining a client-focused approach to legal solutions.
Chris Nyberg
Partner
Chris Nyberg specializes in corporate finance and securities law. He advises public and private companies on capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters across multiple industries.
Riley Graydon
Partner
Riley Graydon focuses on commercial real estate transactions and development projects. With deep knowledge of Western Canada's property market, he provides practical solutions for complex real estate matters.
Andy Chow
Partner, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent
Andy Chow leads intellectual property strategy for technology-driven businesses. As both a patent agent and trademark agent, he helps clients protect innovations and brand assets through comprehensive IP management.
Questions
What areas of law does MLT Aikins specialize in?
We provide comprehensive legal services across corporate law, litigation, immigration, intellectual property, labour & employment, real estate, tax law, and specialized industry sectors.
What is the Startup Advantage program?
Our Startup Advantage offers fixed-fee legal packages for entrepreneurs, including incorporation, IP protection, and funding guidance with predictable pricing and flexible service options.
Does MLT Aikins serve clients outside Western Canada?
While strategically positioned in Western Canada, our bench strength and national capabilities allow us to effectively represent clients across Canada and internationally.
How does MLT Aikins maintain service quality?
Through a robust client feedback program with over 2,000 participants, continuous professional development, and adherence to our core values of excellence and client commitment.
