SVR Lawyers is a Calgary-based, full-service Canadian law firm established in 1986, providing deep expertise for insurers, businesses, condominium corporations and private individuals across Canada. The firm's practice spans insurance defence, real estate, employment and privacy law, corporate and commercial matters and private client services, with a disciplined emphasis on practical solutions and efficient advocacy. SVR Lawyers combines rigorous analysis with client-focused service to achieve predictable, cost-effective outcomes on complex matters.
The firm has earned recognition in national rankings such as Best Law Firms in Canada for 2026, reflecting peer and client respect for its work in insurance, corporate and commercial litigation and real estate. SVR Lawyers emphasizes consistent performance, accessibility and a collaborative approach among specialists to service mid-market and large clients across multi-jurisdictional matters. The team's leadership includes seasoned litigators and corporate lawyers who deliver tailored strategies to navigate multi-jurisdictional matters.
Technology driven processes, timely communication and a client-focused philosophy underpin SVR Lawyers service. The firm emphasizes responsive, thorough and innovative legal solutions, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs and keep clients informed from matter inception to resolution.
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Practice areas
SVR Lawyers' Insurance practice defends routine and complex claims across Canada with proactive strategies, including bodily injury, coverage disputes, product liability and professional liability matters; the team works with clients to manage risk, subrogation and regulatory considerations to secure favorable outcomes.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance
SVR Lawyers' Real Estate practice provides integrated guidance on residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and financing, as well as development, zoning and condominium matters; the team coordinates with builders and developers and offers cost effective, practical advice to streamline transactions and mitigate risk.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
SVR's Employment & Privacy group advises employers and employees on compliance, terminations, accommodations, performance management, workplace investigations and privacy matters; the team drafts employment agreements and policies, negotiates restrictive covenants and represents clients before statutory bodies.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
SVR's Corporate & Commercial team offers advisory and transactional support for startups and established businesses, including incorporations, governance, shareholder agreements, debt financing and regulatory issues; the team collaborates with other departments to provide integrated solutions for contracts, leasing and strategic transactions.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
SVR's Private Client practice handles wills, estate planning, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and estate litigation; the team focuses on comprehensive planning and efficient administration to protect clients' wealth and minimize disputes.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law
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