Five MLT Aikins lawyers listed in 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences

Lexpert has released its 2026 edition of the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences, recognizing five MLT Aikins lawyers, Scott Davidson, Keith Ferbers, Gregory Fleetwood, Thor Hansell and Nicole Watson, as leading professionals in the industry.

In addition to featuring top-ranked lawyers whose practices are relevant to the health sciences industry, the Lexpert Special Edition includes in-depth editorial articles discussing the latest industry developments, trends and legal issues.

Scott Davidson

Based in Calgary, partner Scott Davidson works primarily with patents, industrial designs, copyright, trademarks and the protection of intellectual property. His particular focus as a patent agent is on drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Scott’s background in mechanical engineering and computer science allows him to more quickly connect with his technology-oriented clients. He also provides advice on licensing and other intellectual property transactions, and support for intellectual property litigation.

Keith Ferbers

Keith has practised as a litigator since 1988, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience in the Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal and Administrative Tribunals. He has been counsel of record in more than 260 legal actions relating to commercial disputes, insurance, medical malpractice, municipal law, personal injury, product liability, professional liability, professional discipline, and class actions. Keith provides clients with advice with respect to class actions including responding to certification motions, defence strategy and resolution.

Gregory Fleetwood

Gregory has significant experience in many areas of civil litigation, including work for a variety of different types of professionals both in terms of defending malpractice/negligence lawsuits and responding to proceedings involving their governance and licensing. He also has significant experience in general commercial litigation, including corporate matters, shareholder disputes, banking litigation, property matters and collection proceedings.

Thor Hansell

Winnipeg partner Thor Hansell practises civil/commercial litigation. He is a strong advocate with a direct and practical approach to complex disputes. He has appeared before all courts in Manitoba, the Federal Court, the Tax Court of Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada and a wide variety of administrative tribunals. Thor has long been recognized as a leading practitioner in litigation and dispute resolution and professional liability/medical negligence by Lexpert and other publications.

Nicole Watson

A partner in our Winnipeg office, Nicole Watson maintains a civil litigation practice, focusing on areas of professional malpractice defence and administrative law. She assists clients with issues involving access to information and privacy, performs workplace investigations and advises producers and regulators on agricultural and food law. Based in Winnipeg, Nicole has been recognized by Lexpert since 2021 as a leading practitioner in medical negligence, representing defendants.

Please join us in congratulating each of these lawyers on this significant and well-deserved recognition!

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