Atty. Katherine MacPhail

Atty. Katherine MacPhail

Katherine MacPhail practises corporate and commercial law, with a focus on corporate finance, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms.

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Profile Summary

About Katherine MacPhail at a glance

Katherine MacPhail is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Katherine MacPhail practises corporate and commercial law, with a focus on corporate finance, securities, and mergers and acquisitions
  • Ms. MacPhail joined us in 2016 as a summer student and completed her articles with us in 2018
  • Since that time she has had exposure to a number of large M&A transactions, public offerings, and private placements
  • Ms. MacPhail has also assisted clients with corporate governance, continuous disclosure, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters
  • While attending the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, Ms. MacPhail was engaged in various mooting competitions, including the McGillivray and Alberta Court of Appeal Moot competitions, and volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada
  • Ms. MacPhail also spent a semester studying law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine MacPhail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine MacPhail 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Katherine MacPhail is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alberta →

Securities Law

Katherine MacPhail is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Alberta →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Katherine MacPhail

Where is Katherine MacPhail's law office located?
Katherine MacPhail's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine MacPhail handle?
Katherine MacPhail focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How can I contact Katherine MacPhail for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Katherine MacPhail received?
Katherine MacPhail's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026

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