Natasha Doelman

Natasha Doelman, an adept associate within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, specializes in the realm of corporate commercial litigation and commercial insolvency. Her expertise traverses intricate contractual disputes, contested transactions, as well as matters concerning commercial real estate and construction. Natasha's portfolio extends to representing a spectrum of stakeholders including lenders, debtors, and various restructuring professionals such as trustees, monitors, and receivers, navigating through insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), and court-appointed receiverships.

Her courtroom prowess is evident through appearances as counsel across all tiers of court in Alberta, supplemented by her adeptness in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like arbitration and mediation.

In addition to her professional engagements, Natasha actively contributes to several legal associations including the Law Society of Alberta, Canadian Bar Association, Calgary Bar Association, Advocates’ Society, and International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation.

Furthermore, Natasha is deeply committed to pro bono endeavors, spearheading initiatives and liaising with Pro Bono Law Alberta under the aegis of Stikeman Elliott's pro bono program.

Before joining Stikeman Elliott, Natasha honed her skills through articling and practicing at a boutique litigation firm based in Calgary.

Natasha's academic journey encompasses a LL.B from the University of Sussex in 2014 and an Honours B.A. with distinction from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2012. She was admitted to the Bar in Alberta in 2017.

Her recent casework includes representing Qualex Landmark Properties in contentious proceedings involving a neighboring real estate developer concerning a priority dispute over remediation costs on a contaminated site. Additionally, she represented Lama Energy Group in a substantial claim against the government of Alberta relating to the proposed Rigel Oil Sands Project, valuing at C$400M. Natasha also played a pivotal role in litigation between First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust and Zak Convenience, concerning purported breaches of commercial leasing contracts.

Recognized as "Ones to Watch" in Corporate and Commercial Litigation by The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024, Natasha's contributions extend beyond the courtroom. She has co-authored significant publications such as "Part XIII of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act—the Less Recognized Recognition Statute" in the 21st Edition of the Annual Review of Insolvency Law by Thomson Reuters in February 2024, and "Recent Judicial Decisions of Interest to Energy Lawyers" in the Alberta Law Review in December 2022.

Her involvement in the legal discourse is also reflected in her participation in speaking engagements like the Canadian Energy Law Foundation Energy Law Fundamentals Seminar held in Banff, Alberta in 2022, where she discussed recent judicial decisions pertinent to energy lawyers.