Meghan Bell

Based in Edmonton, Meghan Bell shines as a senior associate within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, boasting a strong focus on corporate commercial matters and shareholder disputes. Her practice covers a wide spectrum, defending clients across various sectors against complex claims both domestically and internationally. Meghan's courtroom prowess extends to contract disagreements, shareholder conflicts, professional negligence, fraud allegations, wrongful termination, and breach of fiduciary duty cases, alongside executing urgent asset protection orders and Mareva Injunctions.

With a knack for delivering rapid and astute legal counsel, Meghan's approach is characterized by a harmonious blend of skill, strategic foresight, creativity, and practical wisdom. Her litigation experience spans high-profile appearances before the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, and the British Columbia Supreme Court, in addition to her adept handling of private arbitration cases and various administrative hearings.

Meghan's expertise also encompasses construction law, where she tirelessly works to safeguard clients' interests in matters of professional liability, errors and omissions, construction flaws, contractual disagreements, risk management, and insurance disputes.

Her commitment to the legal profession extends beyond the courtroom. Meghan is an active member of the Edmonton office's Student Committee, where her longstanding involvement underscores her dedication to recruiting and mentoring the next generation of legal talent. Furthermore, her participation in Dentons' Pro-bono Committee showcases her commitment to community service, notably through her role in the Court of King’s Bench Amicus Program and her volunteer work with the Amicus Program and the Civil Claims Duty Counsel.

Meghan's academic credentials include a JD from the University of Ottawa, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science from the University of Alberta. Her transition to Dentons came after initiating her legal career at a distinguished regional firm in Vancouver, marking the start of an illustrious journey.

As an author, Meghan has contributed valuable insights to the legal community, including articles on social host liability and legislative priority disputes in the Canada Insurance Law Review, further establishing her as a thought leader in her field.

A member of the Canadian Bar Association and licensed to practice in both Alberta and British Columbia, Meghan Bell embodies the epitome of legal expertise, dedication, and community engagement, making her a standout figure in the legal landscape.