Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Partner in Alberta Since 1920
Established in 1920, Ogilvie has built a century-long legacy of fostering meaningful client relationships and delivering strategic legal solutions. Our firm operates as a trusted partner, prioritizing client goals with the same dedication that defined our founding. Specialized teams across Western Canada provide expertise in corporate commercial law, real estate, litigation, and more, combining deep industry knowledge with a commitment to community impact. We uphold James Ogilvie's founding principles of relationship-driven service and civic responsibility, demonstrated through initiatives like the Ogilvie Fund supporting local causes.With offices in Edmonton and Calgary, our practice serves businesses and individuals across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Territories. Our lawyers are recognized for excellence, including multiple Best Lawyers in Canada honorees, reflecting our unwavering focus on client success. We invest in continuous learning and community engagement, ensuring our legal counsel remains both technically proficient and socially responsible. This approach has sustained our reputation as a premier Alberta law firm for over 100 years.
Services
Corporate Commercial
Real Estate
Litigation
Insolvency
Wills Estates
Administrative Law
Taxation
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of legal experience serving Western Canada
- Our specialized teams provide strategic counsel across 7 practice areas
- Recognized in Best Lawyers Canada with 11 honorees
- Community investment through the Ogilvie Fund since 1995
- Client-focused approach combining technical expertise with relationship-building
Services
Corporate Commercial
Our corporate commercial team advises businesses from startups to public corporations on transactions, governance, and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic counsel for mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements. With deep industry knowledge, we help clients navigate complex legal landscapes while focusing on business growth and risk mitigation.
Real Estate
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including commercial, residential, and industrial property matters. Our services cover acquisitions, development, financing, and leasing with expertise in zoning and land use regulations. Clients benefit from our comprehensive understanding of Alberta's real estate market and legal requirements.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in civil disputes through negotiation, mediation, and courtroom proceedings. We handle complex commercial disputes, contract enforcement, and business litigation matters. With experienced trial lawyers in Edmonton and Calgary, we develop strategic approaches to protect client interests while seeking cost-effective resolutions.
Insolvency
We advise creditors and businesses on insolvency matters including debt restructuring, bankruptcy proceedings, and asset recovery. Our team provides strategic guidance for commercial lending disputes and corporate reorganizations. We combine negotiation skills with litigation capabilities to achieve optimal outcomes in financially complex situations.
Wills Estates
Our estate lawyers assist with wills, trusts, and personal directives while considering tax implications and family dynamics. We guide executors through probate processes and help families resolve estate disputes. Our approach balances legal requirements with compassionate counsel for sensitive personal matters.
People
Mary Jayne Assaly
Partner
Corporate law specialist with extensive experience in commercial transactions and business governance. Provides strategic counsel to Alberta businesses seeking growth-oriented legal solutions.
Robert P. Assaly
Counsel
Seasoned legal advisor with expertise in complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Brings decades of experience in navigating Alberta's legal landscape for corporate clients.
Theodore D. Boss
Counsel
Specializes in real estate law with focus on commercial property transactions and development projects. Provides practical solutions for clients navigating Alberta's evolving real estate market.
Trevor J. Reddekopp
Managing Partner
Leads firm operations with commitment to client service excellence. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining active legal practice in corporate governance matters.
Paul H. Nothof
Partner
Corporate law expert with focus on mergers and acquisitions. Advises public and private companies on regulatory compliance and transactional strategies across multiple industries.
Questions
What practice areas does Ogilvie specialize in?
We specialize in corporate commercial law, real estate, litigation, insolvency, wills/estates, administrative law, and taxation. Our teams provide comprehensive legal solutions across these core areas.
Which regions does Ogilvie serve?
We serve clients throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut from our Edmonton and Calgary offices.
What makes Ogilvie different from other law firms?
Our century-long commitment to client relationships, community investment through the Ogilvie Fund, and specialized teams delivering strategic legal counsel distinguish our approach to client service.
Does Ogilvie offer estate planning services?
Yes, our estate lawyers provide will drafting, trust creation, and succession planning services. We handle probate matters and estate disputes with sensitivity and legal expertise.
How does Ogilvie support business growth?
We provide strategic corporate counsel including mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance. Our business law team helps companies navigate legal challenges while pursuing growth opportunities.
Reviews (4)
Jim Richl
Nov 02, 2021
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We are always very pleased to work with Kent Rowan of Ogilvie LLP who provides us with services related to debt collection and debt management. We find him to be very capable, experienced, and intelligent in understanding our problems and in dealing with the often complicated process in coming to a legal solution that is in our best interests. He is clear and concise in his explanations, easy to communicate with, and quite adroit in managing the process to our legitimate benefit. We would highly recommend his services to anyone who asks. I speak on both my behalf and my partner, Neil MacGillivray
Tracy Sopkow
Nov 02, 2021
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Covenant Foundation has worked with Ogilvie LLP as a trusted partner since 2014. Cam has been our lawyer since that time and has provided reliable, timely, expert advice and outstanding service for all our legal needs, from incorporation through legal contracts. The team at Ogilvie has provided tremendous help throughout the years, guiding us with professionalism, integrity and skill. We have full confidence in their advice, and wholeheartedly recommend Ogilvie LLP for their expertise and client-centred approach.
Brian Menges
Oct 13, 2021
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Kent Rowan and Ron Haggett acted as legal counsel for us in a very complicated lawsuit that involved numerous competing parties and their lawyers. During our day in court Kent and Ron were clearly the top lawyers in the courtroom, which gave us the edge over everyone else. Kent and Ron were successfully, and the court found 100% in our favour. We were happy and impressed with their high degree of competency and professionalism.
Paul Walker
Sep 14, 2021
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I highly recommend Cam Schwartz and his team @ Ogilvie LLP for both personal and business needs. Cam and his team have great grasp on what is important in estate planning and wills, he also has vast knowledge on business law and he knows how to protect your assets. Cam is a great communicator. He is very intelligent, communicates well and knows how to put his thoughts into writing so that the matters are clearly understood. Cam Schwartz gets the job done in a timely and efficient manner, he is definitely a detail person and excels in providing you with what you need. I have used Cam Schwartz for
