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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 in arguing appellate matters before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada and the Alberta Court of Appeal.

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 and is one of two Canadian representatives on the International Academy of Family Lawyers Board of Governors. He also volunteers as an instructor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law’s Trial Advocacy program. Andy is passionate about amateur sport and acts as the Commissioner for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference.

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

Accomplishments

Professional

  • Appointee, International Academy of Family Lawyers Board of Governors
  • 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, 2025
  • Best Lawyers – Family Law Mediation, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • 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

  • Commissioner, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
  • Assistant Coach, Mount Royal University Men’s Volleyball
  • Board Member, SEVA Charity Golf Classic
  • Past Volunteer, Punjabi Community Health Services
  • Head Coach, SAIT Men’s Volleyball
Insights

Case Experience

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

2015 2024

Case

Issue

Date

Court

Potts v Marschlik
Relocation
August 30, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal
Kalmbach v Kalmbach
Stay Pending Appeal
August 28, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal
Miller-Tait v Miller Tait
Permission to Appeal
August 6, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal
Abbott v Mamdani
Trial
June 11, 2024
Alberta Court of King's Bench
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 accepting 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