Kelly practices energy, commercial and securities litigation. He has extensive experience with claims in the oil & gas, construction, and securities industries. He acts as counsel for investment dealers, investment advisors and investors in securities regulation, investigation and enforcement matters, and other investment related claims. Kelly has argued cases at all levels of court in Alberta, the Tax Court of Canada, securities regulatory tribunals, and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.

Bar Admissions
Alberta (2006)

Education
University of British Columbia (LL.B., 2005)
University of Calgary (B.A., 2001)

Significant Accomplishments
Securities Litigation
* Active in all areas of corporate securities litigation including shareholder disputes, oppression actions as well as civil claims for breach of fiduciary duty, secondary market misrepresentation and other securities related causes of action
* Former prosecution counsel with the Alberta Securities Commission, now representing individuals and companies involved in investigations and prosecutions under the Alberta Securities Act including misrepresentation, insider trading and market manipulation matters

Energy Litigation
* Broad range of experience in contractual, joint venture, accounting, royalty, operator and other energy related disputes
* Environmental liabilities including cost allocation claims and environmental enforcement defence

Construction Litigation
* Experience in industrial, oil & gas, commercial and institutional construction disputes including claims involving product liability, delay and cost overruns, and faulty design and workmanship
* Representation of owners, contractors, engineering firms and consultants

Commercial & General Litigation
* Extensive experience in contract and tort-based commercial claims
* Experienced in applications for injunctive relief, attachment orders, Anton Piller orders and orders appointing receivers, receiver-managers and inspectors

Additional Information
Rankings and Recognition
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2027: Construction Law
* Benchmark Canada: The Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2026: Litigation Star
* Benchmark Canada: The Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2019-2025: Future Star


Professional Activities and Experience
Law Society of Alberta, Member
Canadian Bar Association, Member
Calgary Bar Association, Member

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