Parlee McLaws LLP is a long established Alberta law firm with offices in Edmonton and Calgary. The firm traces its roots to 1883 when the Calgary office opened, followed by 1889 for Edmonton, and in 1986 the firm became Parlee McLaws LLP after an uninterrupted succession of partnerships. Today the firm remains regionally based with deep experience across multiple service areas, serving local, national and international clients.

The firm emphasizes a service oriented, relationship based approach. Parlee McLaws engages with clients by listening to their industries and concerns, delivering practical, strategic advice and transparent billing as part of its service standards. It strives to respond quickly, deploys collaborative teams, and focuses on building trust, respect and long term client relationships.

Parlee McLaws has earned recognition in industry publications and awards, reflecting its reputation for client service and legal excellence. The firm and its lawyers have been highlighted in Best Lawyers in Canada and Canadian Lawyer regional rankings, underscoring its strength in the western Canadian market.

About Parlee McLaws LLP

Founded in 1883

106 people in their team


Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Business
Energy, Environment & ESG
Intellectual Property
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Parlee McLaws' Banking & Finance team provides seasoned guidance to lenders and borrowers on debt financing, secured lending and asset based transactions, as well as insolvency matters. The group combines transactional expertise with practical risk management, working with traditional lenders and non traditional financiers across industries to structure deals, coordinate teams and ensure timely execution.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Business

Parlee McLaws' Business team helps clients establish, govern and grow enterprises through mergers and acquisitions, private and public financing, franchise arrangements, and cross border transactions. The group advises on corporate governance, licensing and service agreements, employment contracts and international transactions, delivering efficient, pragmatic legal solutions aligned with business objectives.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Natural Resources
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

Intellectual Property

Parlee McLaws' Intellectual Property (IP) Protection & Innovation group is among Western Canada's largest IP teams. It provides patent, trademark, copyright and industrial design services, licensing and IP litigation, and coordinates international protections for innovators across oil and gas, green technologies, software and life sciences. The team works with startups and established companies to protect and monetize IP from inception to commercialization.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Real Estate

Parlee McLaws' Real Estate practice handles complex transactions across financing, acquisitions, development, leasing and land use matters. The team advises on by-laws, planning, subdivisions and retail development, coordinates with lenders, developers and investors, and delivers practical guidance to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

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