Until recently, Les Viner was the Managing Partner of the firm for more than two decades and, before that, was a transaction lawyer. As a lawyer, CPA and seasoned business leader, Les continues to contribute to the leadership of the firm and advises families, corporations and other organizations in matters of strategy, governance, project execution and dispute resolution.
Prior to his legal career, Les practised accountancy with KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne in Calgary, obtaining his Chartered Accountant professional designation in 1979. He practised corporate, securities and natural resources law in Calgary and international corporate and finance law in London, England.