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The capital markets practice at Dentons’ is distinguished by its ability to lean on its generous international network for support on cross-border transactions. The team additionally stands out for its focus on debt capital markets as well as for its activity in the cannabis, tech, and energy and natural resources sectors. Calgary-based Bennett Wong fronts a national group that also includes Calgary-based corporate and securities partner William Gilliland and Ora Wexler, who leads the securities area in Toronto. In February 2024, Dan Shea moved to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.

The corporate practice at Dentons leverages the bench strength of its global network and experienced team to advise major multinationals (including Lions Gate Entertainment and Motorola Solutions) involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. With a client base spanning such segments as tech, cannabis, mining, telecoms, infrastructure, energy, biotech and entertainment, the group’s comprehensive service covers matters ranging from M&A, restructurings, proxy fights and competition and antitrust matters to joint ventures, regulated industries and transactional tax issues. The practice is led by Jason Saltzman in Toronto, who brings expertise in share purchases, take-over bids, asset purchases, exchange offers and plan of arrangements; and capital markets and corporate finance specialist Danny Wakeling in Edmonton, who was promoted to the role in July 2024. Other key figures include Alex Farcas (also in Toronto), who brings extensive M&A experience and niche expertise in the cannabis space. Other key figures include blockchain and mining specialist Kimberly Burns in Vancouver; Edmonton corporate lead Leanne Krawchuk KC; and Kelli Patel, corporate finance expert Ora Wexler and senior associate Alex Eckler in Toronto.

The mining practice at Dentons leverages the strength of its global network and experienced team to advise major multinational mining companies (including BlackRock Metals) involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional financings and complex M&A. The firm’s full offering extends to project development, environmental matters and high-stakes litigation and arbitration. The practice is headed by Greg McNab, an expert in mining and capital markets in Vancouver; Robin Longe in Vancouver, a specialist in joint ventures, in addition to the purchase and sale of mines and mining-related assets. Other key figures include Leanne Krawchuk KC in Edmonton, who brings expertise to M&A and supply and streaming agreements; François Brabant in Montreal, who specializes in securities and corporate governance matters; and Ora Wexler in Toronto, who draws on experience in M&A and royalty transactions.