Kelly Twa
Associate
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Biography
Kelly Twa is a litigator with a focus on complex commercial disputes, along with constitutional and administrative law matters, including judicial reviews. She also acts as appellate counsel.
Kelly has advised and represented a broad range of clients including individuals, corporations, and government entities. She has appeared before superior and appellate courts in multiple jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Prior to joining DJA Counsel, Kelly practiced at an internationally focused litigation firm in London, UK. Prior to her time practicing in the UK, Kelly clerked for justices of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench and practised at a leading national law firm in Calgary.
In addition to her broad commercial practice, Kelly is passionate about pro bono and public interest advocacy.
Education
- JD, University of Victoria (2019)
- BA (International Development), McGill University (2014)
Bar Admissions
- British Columbia (2025)
- England and Wales (2024)
- Alberta (2020)
Notable Cases
- Anderson v. Alberta, 2022 SCC 6
- Pure Environmental Waste Management Ltd v Lonquist Field Service (Canada), ULC, 2022 ABQB 30
- Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc. et al. v. Manitoba, 2022 MBQB 131
- Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc et al, v The Government of Manitoba, 2020 MBCA 126