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Andy Hayher KC

Partner

Andy is experienced in all aspects of family law and has appeared before all levels of court. He is recognized for his unique expertise arguing appellate matters primarily before the Alberta Court of Appeal and occasionally before the Supreme Court of Canada.

Andy was appointed King’s Counsel in 2022 and is one of a handful of Canadian lawyers who have been admitted to the International Academy of Family Lawyers – a recognition of his international family law work, including international child abductions. Andy is fluent in Punjabi and has a working knowledge of Hindi.

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About Andy

Passionate, driven, and relentless.

A founding partner of Hayher Lee LLP, Andy is guided by his love of the law and a strong compass for justice. When representing his clients Andy brings total focus and commitment. He will never sugar-coat matters and he will make sure his client’s position is heard in courtroom and boardroom alike.

Andy’s practice encompasses all areas of family law and he is recognized for his unique expertise arguing appellate matters before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada and the Alberta Court of Appeal.

“There is a sense of reward watching people move through and overcome a very difficult period in their lives. I’m proud to help be a guide where they end up in a far better place than when they started.”

Appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2022 (now King’s Counsel), Andy is recognized as a leading practitioner in the area of family law both by Best Lawyers and Lexpert Magazine. He is one of a handful of lawyers in Canada who have been admitted as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. In 2022, Andy was awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal recognizing his significant contributions to the Province of Alberta. In 2024, the Canadian Bar Association awarded Andy with the Distinguished Service Award for service to the legal profession in promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Passionate about providing mentorship within the legal community (and his own firm).Andy acts as an educator through speaking and teaching engagements both locally and internationally.

He has been faculty at the National Judicial Institute, which provides legal education to judges across Canada. Andy has also delivered legal education to lawyers, judges and psychologists through the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts and the Federation of Canadian Law Societies. Closer to home, he has acted as faculty and chaired seminars through the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Advocates’ Society and the Alberta branch of the Canadian Bar Association.

An ardent believer in giving back to the legal profession, Andy sits on the Regional Advisory Committee for the Advocates’ Society and was appointed by the Law Society of Alberta to sit on the Conduct Committee. Currently, he serves on the board of the South Asian Bar Association of Calgary. He also volunteers as an instructor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law’s Trial Advocacy program.

Andy is fluent in Punjabi and has a working knowledge of Hindi.

Accomplishments

Professional

  • Distinguished Service Award, Canadian Bar Association - Alberta (2024)
  • Appointed, Queen’s Counsel (2022)
  • Awarded Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022)
  • Best Lawyers – Family Law, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Best Lawyers – Family Law Mediation, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • South Asian Bar Association of North America, Rising Star Award (2020)
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
  • Appointee, Law Society of Alberta Conduct Committee
  • Appointee, Law Society of Alberta Lawyer Competence Committee
  • Appointee, Court of King’s Bench Family Law Steering Committee
  • Appointee, The Advocates’ Society National Family Law Practice Group Committee
  • Appointee, The Advocates’ Society Regional Advisory Committee - Alberta
  • Past Presenter, National Judicial Institute
  • Past Presenter, National Family Law Program
  • Past Presenter, Association of Family & Conciliatory Courts
  • Past Presenter, Legal Education Society of Alberta
  • Past Presenter, The Advocates’ Society
  • Executive, South Asian Bar Association of Calgary

Personal

  • Board Member, SEVA Charity Golf Classic
  • Past Volunteer, Punjabi Community Health Services
  • Head Coach of SAIT Men’s Volleyball (Won National Bronze Medal)
Insights

Insights

Working to create clarity and leadership

Case Experience

A history of diligence and success. In and out of court.

2015 2024
Case Issue Date Court
Esfahani v Samimi Security for Costs May 2, 2024 Alberta Court of Appeal
HRE v HS Parenting April 8, 2024 Alberta Court of King's Bench
Anand v Anand Stay Pending Appeal February 28, 2024 Alberta Court of Appeal
Bredeweg v Bredeweg Spousal Support February 20, 2024 Alberta Court of Appeal
Esfahani v Samimi Permission to Appeal January 18, 2024 Alberta Court of Appeal
Morad v Iannone Relocation October 13, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Kwadrans v Kwadrans Arbitration Appeal June 30, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Esfahani v Samimi Costs June 15, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Sutherland v Sutherland Costs June 14, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Kaushal v Kaushal Trial Appeal May 15, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Nurmi v Nurmi Relocation April 11, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Sutherland v Sutherland Retroactive Support April 11, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
FDM v EGM Imputing income March 22, 2023 Alberta Court of Appeal
Esfahani v Samimi Arbitration Appeal December 5, 2022 Alberta Court of King's Bench
Bolan v Bolan Procedural Fairness November 4, 2022 Alberta Court of Appeal
Lloyd v de Walle Estate Capacity October 3, 2022 Alberta Court of Appeal
McAulay v McAulay Trial Appeal September 19, 2022 Alberta Court of Appeal
VW v AT Grandparent Contact July 29, 2022 Alberta Court of Appeal
Bolan v Bolan Leave to Appeal July 4, 2022 Alberta Court of Appeal
Esfahani v Samimi Arbitration Process May 13, 2022 Alberta Court of Appeal
Esfahani v Samimi Leave to Appeal August 31, 2021 Alberta Court of Appeal
Millington v Millington Stay Pending Appeal July 9, 2021 Alberta Court of Appeal
Berman v 905952 Alberta Ltd. Oppression Remedy June 2, 2021 Alberta Court of King's Bench
Hiles v Hiles Enforcement February 10, 2021 Alberta Court of Appeal
DAF v SRG Procedural Fairness October 7, 2020 Alberta Court of King's Bench
Kaushal v Kaushal Security for Costs September 24, 2020 Alberta Court of Appeal
LRS v SSD Income/Support May 14, 2020 Alberta Court of Appeal
SJB v RDBB Matrimonial Debt March 13, 2020 Alberta Court of Appeal
FJN v JK Leave to Appeal February 6, 2020 Supreme Court of Canada
DAF v SRG Parenting January 23, 2020 Alberta Court of Appeal
FJN v JK Child Support August 15, 2019 Alberta Court of Appeal
Chin v Mills Jr. Costs August 15, 2019 Alberta Court of King's Bench
SJB v RDBB Trial August 12, 2019 Alberta Court of King's Bench
JLL v JLC Costs April 18, 2019 Alberta Court of King's Bench
JLL v JLC Grandparent Contact September 11, 2018 Alberta Court of King's Bench
Buchner v Long Unjust Enrichment November 15, 2017 Alberta Court of Appeal
TNR (TNM) v WPR Leave to Appeal April 13, 2017 Supreme Court of Canada
TNR(TNM) v WPR Leave to Appeal April 13, 2017 Supreme Court of Canada
SK v MK Parenting April 7, 2017 Alberta Court of King's Bench
SK v MK Jurisdiction November 2, 2016 Alberta Court of Appeal
TNR v WPR Parenting October 20, 2016 Alberta Court of Appeal
Kansal v Bhardwaj Date of Separation May 6, 2016 Alberta Court of King's Bench
Anand v Anand Spousal Support January 26, 2016 Alberta Court of Appeal
Anand v Anand Spousal Support February 18, 2015 Alberta Court of Appeal

How to get in touch.

Please contact Alicia Torr to enquire as to whether Andy is taking new clients at this time.

Contact Info

Andy Hayher
Phone: 587-391-2152
Email: andy@hayherlee.com

Paralegal: Alicia Torr
Phone: 587-391-2156
Email: atorr@hayherlee.com