Atty. Andrew Bateman
Andrew Bateman is Miller Thomson’s Leader of Corporate Tax. His practice covers a broad spectrum of taxation law, with a current focus on planning and dispute resolution for private corporations, trusts and other entities.
Tax Law & More Attorney · Serving Calgary, AB · 19+ Years Experience
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About Andrew Bateman at a Glance
Andrew Bateman is a trusts and tax attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (2007). Educated at University of Calgary (J.D, 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Bateman
- Andrew Bateman is Miller Thomson’s Leader of Corporate Tax
- His practice covers a broad spectrum of taxation law, with a current focus on planning and dispute resolution for private corporations, trusts and other entities
- Andrew has extensive experience in public and private corporate transactions and reorganizations, tax dispute resolution and litigation, trust and estate matters, First Nation taxation and goods and services tax
- As a sought-after speaker and writer, Andrew provides insights to respected associations and publications, such as the Canadian Tax Journal, Canadian Bar Association, Federation of Law Societies, Legal Education Society of Alberta and the University of Calgary Faculty of Law
- Before becoming a lawyer, Andrew earned his Bachelor of Commerce and spent 10 years in the franchising industry, where he worked in a number of executive roles
- This business experience shaped Andrew’s aptitude for negotiations, strategy, problem solving and conflict management
- Andrew obtained his Juris Doctor degree, from the University of Calgary, and received a number of tax and other academic awards
- Prior to joining Miller Thomson, Andrew practiced for 15 years at a boutique tax law firm in Calgary
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew Bateman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Bateman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Calgary.
Trusts in Calgary
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Tax Law in Calgary
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Calgary
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Calgary Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Calgary-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Calgary Choose Andrew Bateman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew Bateman's practice in the field of trusts and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew Bateman brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and tax, Andrew Bateman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Calgary
A Calgary-based practice means Andrew Bateman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Andrew Bateman Handles in Calgary
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