Atty. Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.

Atty. Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.

Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Structured Finance Law.

Saskatoon Saskatoon 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. at a glance

Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, practicing at McDougall Gauley LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Saskatchewan, Law Society of Saskatchewan (1988). Educated at University of Saskatchewan (—, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Saskatoon, SK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Structured Finance Law
  • Ian A., who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2010
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Saskatchewan →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Saskatchewan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Saskatchewan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Saskatchewan

Practicing law in Saskatchewan. Legal matters in Saskatchewan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Saskatoon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Saskatchewan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Saskatchewan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Saskatchewan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.

Where is Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.'s law office located?
Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.'s law practice is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The firm is McDougall Gauley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. handle?
Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Saskatchewan.
How long has Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. practiced law?
Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. go to law school?
Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. earned their education at (—, 1987).
How can I contact Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. for a consultation?
You can contact Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ian A. Sutherland, K.C. received?
Ian A. Sutherland, K.C.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law; Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance Law.

Education

University of Saskatchewan
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Saskatoon (Canada)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Saskatoon (Canada)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law, Saskatoon (Canada)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Saskatchewan, Law Society of Saskatchewan
Admitted: 1988

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