Business Details
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Calgary
Code Hunter is a distinguished litigation practice based in Calgary, Alberta, renowned for its excellence in trial and appellate advocacy. Our firm combines legal scholarship, professionalism, and tenacity to represent clients in complex legal disputes across Canada and internationally. We serve a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, government entities, and individuals, ensuring integrity, trust, and confidentiality in every case. Our barristers are recognized for their expertise in commercial litigation, constitutional law, construction disputes, and regulatory matters.With deep roots in Alberta's legal community, we maintain a national and international presence through court appearances and arbitration proceedings. Our practice emphasizes versatility, addressing multifaceted legal challenges while maintaining a commitment to continuing legal education and advocacy excellence. We pride ourselves on being strategic advisors and trusted advocates, delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Criminal Law
Construction Disputes
Regulatory Compliance
Appellate Advocacy
Class Action Defense
Professional Liability
Environmental Law
Employment Disputes
Energy Sector Representation
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in complex litigation and appellate advocacy.
- Our team provides strategic legal solutions tailored to each client's needs.
- We maintain unwavering integrity and confidentiality in all client matters.
- Our barristers are recognized leaders in Canadian legal education and practice.
- We serve clients across industries with a proven track record of success.
Services
Commercial Litigation
We represent corporations and individuals in complex commercial disputes, including contract breaches, shareholder conflicts, and director liability matters. Our team provides strategic counsel for multinational clients in the energy, petrochemical, and resource sectors. With expertise in arbitration and court proceedings, we deliver results-driven solutions for high-stakes business conflicts.
Appellate Advocacy
Our firm specializes in appellate representation before Canada's highest courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. We handle appeals in constitutional law, aboriginal rights, and public policy matters. Our barristers combine legal scholarship with persuasive advocacy to challenge or defend lower court decisions effectively.
Regulatory Compliance
We advise clients on compliance with regulatory frameworks across multiple industries. Our services include representation before securities commissions, energy regulators, and professional licensing bodies. We help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments while defending against enforcement actions and disciplinary proceedings.
Construction Disputes
Our team handles construction-related conflicts involving contract breaches, liens, and project delays. We represent contractors, developers, and property owners in disputes over quality deficiencies, cost overruns, and safety violations. With deep industry knowledge, we resolve complex construction claims through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.
Professional Liability
We defend legal, medical, and engineering professionals against liability claims and regulatory investigations. Our services include representation in disciplinary proceedings and civil litigation. We provide strategic counsel to protect professionals' reputations and licenses while minimizing legal exposure in high-stakes cases.
People
Chad Babiuk
Partner
Experienced litigator specializing in commercial disputes and appellate advocacy. Provides strategic counsel to multinational corporations and individuals in complex legal matters.
Ben Frenken
Partner, Queen's Counsel
Recognized expert in regulatory compliance and constitutional law. Represents clients before professional licensing bodies and in public law litigation.
Christian Popowich
Managing Partner
Leads firm operations while maintaining active litigation practice. Specializes in corporate governance disputes and high-stakes commercial litigation.
Eric Groody
Partner
Focuses on construction disputes and energy sector litigation. Represents clients in complex infrastructure and resource development conflicts.
Carla Murray
Counsel
Specializes in employment law and professional liability matters. Provides strategic defense in disciplinary proceedings and workplace disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Code Hunter specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, regulatory compliance, construction disputes, and professional liability cases.
Do you represent both businesses and individuals?
Yes, we serve multinational corporations, government entities, and private individuals in complex legal matters.
Are your lawyers qualified in multiple jurisdictions?
Our barristers practice across Canada and handle international cases involving Canadian legal frameworks.
How do you handle regulatory investigations?
We provide proactive compliance advice and defend clients before regulatory bodies like the Alberta Energy Regulator.
