Jonathan Nisar
- Year of Call, Alberta (2019)
Areas of focus

Areas of focus
Jonathan is an associate lawyer at Gowling WLG's Calgary office, specializing in construction law. With prior experience at a leading insurance litigation firm, he has successfully represented clients in construction, subrogation, commercial contract disputes, and personal injury cases. Specific to the construction and engineering industry, Jonathan is adept at defending claims for insurance coverage providers and industry professionals like architects and builders. He has appeared before Alberta and Manitoba courts and has successfully negotiated case settlements with esteemed mediators and Justices.
Beyond his legal career, he enjoys staying physically active, travelling to new destinations, and indulging his passion for motorcycling. Jonathan contributes to his community as a dedicated volunteer with STARS Air Ambulance and Samaritan’s Purse. He is also a member of the Canadian Construction Association, and the Calgary Bar Association in the Insurance Law Section.
Jonathan is dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel and representation to his clients at Gowling WLG.
Gowling WLG is an international law firm comprising the members of Gowling WLG International Limited, an English Company Limited by Guarantee, and their respective affiliates. Each member and affiliate is an autonomous and independent entity. Gowling WLG International Limited promotes, facilitates and co-ordinates the activities of its members but does not itself provide services to clients. Our structure is explained in more detail on our Legal Information page.
© 2026 Gowling WLG All rights reserved.