Clayton is a partner of McDougall Gauley LLP operating out of our Saskatoon office. He is a senior litigator and trusted advisor who helps clients navigate complex disputes with clear judgment, practical strategy, and a steady focus on resolution.
Clayton brings a grounded and pragmatic perspective to his work with businesses, lenders, landowners, farm clients, and individuals facing high-stakes legal issues.
Clayton’s practice is focused on civil and commercial litigation, realization, foreclosure and insolvency proceedings, builders’ liens, real estate transactions and disputes, estate planning and administration, and disputes where business, property, and personal interests intersect. He works with many small and medium-sized businesses and owner operators across a variety of industries. Clients value Clayton’s ability to quickly identify the practical and legal pressure points in a dispute, explain their options clearly, and advance a strategy tailored to the client’s objectives.
Clayton is an active member of the Saskatoon business community, currently serving on the board for the Saskatoon and region home builders association and the Saskatchewan trucking association.
- Saskatchewan, 2006
- Bachelor of Laws (Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2005
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, 2001
- Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, Director, 2017-present
- Saskatchewan Trucking Association, Director, 2016-present
- TD Soccer Incorporated, Director, 2016-present
- Habitat for Humanity
- Chair, 2013-2015
- Director, 2009-2015
- Aurora Soccer Club
- Volunteer, Governance and Bylaw Review
- "Best Lawyers in Canada"
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, 2026-present
- Construction Law, 2025-present
- Honoured Supporter, National Philanthropy Day, Habitat for Humanity Saskatoon, 2017
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon Bar Association
- St. Thomas More Lawyer’s Guild
- Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association
- Saskatchewan Template Receivership Order Committee
- Saskatchewan Template CCAA Ex Parte Order Committee