421 7th Ave SW, Suite 1700, TD Canada Trust Twr, Calgary, AB
Year called to bar: 1997 (AB)
Michael Briggs is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience leading complex corporate and commercial disputes across Canada and internationally. His practice spans construction and energy litigation, contractual and shareholder disputes, oppression and derivative actions, and fiduciary, fraud, and breach-of-confidence matters. Michael has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of the Alberta courts, the Federal Court, the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, the Nunavut Court of Justice, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, and in international forums including the English High Court and the Supreme Court of the Bahamas. He also brings significant expertise in domestic and international arbitration, including proceedings before the ICC Court of Arbitration. Appointed King’s Counsel in Alberta, Michael is recognized for his leadership, professional excellence, and contributions to the legal community. His client-centred approach emphasizes strategic, commercially grounded problem-solving.
