Aidan Nicholson
Aidan Nicholson
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Aidan Nicholson is a lawyer in our Calgary office focusing on agriculture-related matters in the wills, estates and trusts, litigation, and business groups.

His passion for law stems from witnessing his own family's struggle to keep their farm within the family. This led Aidan to dedicate his career to assisting agriculture families facing similar challenges in succession planning. Aidan's mission is to safeguard his clients' life's work by guiding them through the intricate process of intergenerational transfer of farm or ranch properties, which can often be overwhelming and complex. By strategically navigating this journey, Aidan aims to protect his clients' land and preserve their legacies. With a genuine desire to advocate for the common folk, Aidan is determined to fight for the rights of producers and ensure their voices are heard.

Whether you are looking to formalize an estate or succession plan, form and structure your business, navigate land and water matters, or find yourself in a contentious dispute, Aidan is uniquely positioned and knowledgeable to assist farmers and ranchers with their range of legal needs.

Outside the Office

Heavily immersed in the agriculture community, Aidan lends a hand on ranches and feedlots around southern Alberta and volunteers with the High River Agricultural Society. He enjoys working out, riding horses, rodeo, camping, and playing guitar.

Pro Bono Law Alberta
Volunteer
2023 - Present
National Cutting Horse Association
Member
2022 - Present
Canadian Quarter Horse Association
Member
2022 - Present
High River Agricultural Society
Volunteer
2023 - Present
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
Member
2024 - Present
May 2025
Succession at Stake: The Importance of Estate Planning for Farmers
Cidel Blog Post
Only 12% of Canadian farms have a formal succession plan in place. That statistic becomes even more concerning when you consider the massive generational wealth transfer currently underway across the country. Without a clear plan, farming families can ...
October 2024 - 9 min read
The Harmful Impact of Intestacy on Family Farms
It is imperative that farm and ranch owners formalize strategic succession and estate plans for operational continuity. Intestacy can do more than stymie family farm longevity: a lack of estate planning is a large contributor to the de...
April 2024 - 10 min read
Canada’s Capital Gains Rate Increase and Considerations for Private Companies
The proposed capital gains inclusion rate increase, set to take effect on June 25, 2024, has generated controversy for taxpayers, especially business owners. This article outlines the ramifications of this tax change for private compan...
December 2023 - 5 min read
How Much is Too Much: Extraordinary Remedies for Excessive Liens
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
Determining the proper amount of a construction lien routinely arises in construction law proceedings. In certain circumstances, there may be no basis to support an excessive lien amount, which could ultimately bring the matter be...
October 2023 - 4 min read
Lien on Me: Consequences of Excessive Liens
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
Courts have the discretion to determine the security amount required to vacate a lien, which can be less than the claimed lien amount. In a recent BC case, a lien was allowed to be vacated by posting security for half of the disputed a...
Education
University of Calgary, 2023, Juris Doctor
Brock University, 2018, Bachelor of Arts, Honours
Admissions
Alberta,2024
Languages
French (Limited working proficiency)