Brian J. Laidlaw, K.C., Managing Partner
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Brian Laidlaw is the managing partner of KBL Law LLP and has been practicing Law in Edmonton since 1996. He has represented clients in all levels of court in Alberta, and assisted in written argument to the Supreme Court of Canada.
He has represented clients in mediations and Judicial Dispute Resolutions in both the Alberta Court of Justice and Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Brian has trained and acted for clients as a collaborative lawyer. He has been an Appeal Adjudicator for the Alberta Solicitor General’s office from 2015 to the present.
In 2022, Brian was selected for an appointment as King’s Counsel in Alberta.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Experience
Brian has acted for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties for over 25 years. He has served several terms on his local Subdivision and Appeal Board, and acted as the chair of the board during his final term. He has appeared before Subdivision and Development Boards in the Edmonton area for clients with a record of success.
Brian has insight into real estate matters from his experiences – from his time as a surveyor’s assistant before entering law, to preparing condominium bylaws and architectural guides as counsel for a developer, and as the vice president of the board of a commercial condominium.
Litigation, Injury, and Class Action Experience
Brian was the lead Alberta negotiator for a Canada wide tainted blood class action against the Federal and Alberta governments, which lead to over $1 Billion in compensation being paid by the federal government to the victims of tainted blood transfusions in Canada. He then led the Alberta counsel group and negotiated a further settlement with the Alberta government.
Brian has practiced in personal injury law throughout his career and has a reputation as a caring and experienced advocate for injured clients.
Wills and Estates Experience
Brian has worked for wills and estate clients for many years, as well as working for clients in trusteeship and guardianship files.