Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded - Alberta
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is a highly regarded international firm with a significant presence in the mid-market in Alberta. The group in the Calgary office is well versed in M&A and capital markets transactions in the oil and gas industry, with further experience advising private equity funds, infrastructure and technology sector clients. The department also offers advice on employment, venture capital, insolvency and tax matters and is well placed to represent both public and private companies from its offices in Edmonton and Calgary. The team is adept at handling cross-border transactions, regularly advising on inbound US investments.
Strengths
"We have always found that DLA Piper respond quickly, efficiently and proficiently. They really care and know our business and are great partners to our success."
"The advisers at DLA Piper that I work with communicate extremely well, are efficient and understand our needs."
Work Highlights
DLA Piper assisted Highwood Asset Management on its acquisition of Castlegate Energy, Boulder Energy and Shale Petroleum for $139 million.
Notable practitioners
Jennifer Cleall KC and Ted Maduri are key contacts.