Leanne C. Krawchuk
Partner | Dentons Canada LLP
Edmonton, AB, CANADA
A securities expert with top-notch advice and insight on mergers, acquisitions and sale transactions.
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Biography
Leanne’s securities practice involves providing advice to clients on mergers, acquisitions and sale transactions, including plans of arrangement, reverse takeovers, reorganizations, and amalgamations.
Representing clients in the mining, construction, engineering, oilfield service and technology industries, she also assists both public and private issuers, including municipalities, in raising capital through private placements, public offerings, venture capital financings and commercial paper offerings.
Leanne interacts with the stock exchanges and other securities regulatory authorities in Canada in connection with various applications on behalf of reporting issuers and exempt market dealers. In addition, she is routinely involved in the negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements relating to the establishment of joint ventures and other strategic partnerships, construction contracts, including subcontracts, and long term supply and purchase agreements.
Industry Expertise (8)
Shipping (Marine)
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Construction - Commercial
Capital Markets
Energy
VC and Private Equity
Mining and Metals
Areas of Expertise (7)
Corporate Governance
Mining Law
Construction and Infrastructure Law
Energy Law
Corporate & Commercial Law
Securities & Corporate Finance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Accomplishments (3)
Securities Advisory Committee – Alberta Securities Commission (professional)
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors. The Securities Advisory Committee is comprised of practicing securities lawyers who review and comment on proposed legislation, rules, policies, etc. and provide general advisory services to the ASC.
Partner – Dentons Canada LLP (professional)
2010-08-02
Dentons is a global firm driven to provide you with the competitive edge in an increasingly complex and interconnected marketplace. We were formed by the March 2013 combination of international law firm Salans LLP, Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) and international law firm SNR Denton.
Legal Adviser – Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (personal)
2009-11-01
Established in 2001, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) continues the Oilers legacy of giving back by contributing its unique resources and financial support to charitable organizations that serve the communities of Northern Alberta. The Foundation gives back in excess of $1 million annually to charitable organizations registered with Revenue Canada who focus their activities on educational initiatives, health and wellness, and youth programs.
Education (2)
University of Alberta: B.Comm. 1994
Graduated with Distinction
Queen’s University: LL.B. 1997
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Event Appearances (7)
What You Should Know About Becoming an Exempt Market Dealer
Canadian Bar Association (Northern Alberta Branch) Event Series Edmonton, Alberta
2012-03-09
Succession Planning: Selling Your Business to a Third Party, Family or Management Team
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Seminar Edmonton, Alberta
2011-11-29
Selling Your Business - Tips, Tricks and Traps
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Seminar Webinar
2011-10-13
Converting Employees to Owners: Employee Share Purchase Plans
Canadian Bar Association Alberta – Alberta Law Conference 2011 Edmonton, Alberta
2011-01-28
Advanced Mergers & Acquisitions
FMC Breakfast for the Mind Series Edmonton, Alberta
2011-01-19
Converting Employees to Owners: Employee Share Purchase Plans
FMC Breakfast for the Mind Series Edmonton, Alberta
2010-10-19
Mining Issuers on the TSX Venture Exchange
The Canadian Institute, Reporting for Natural Resources Vancouver, British Columbia
2008-05-26
Sample Talks (1)
Converting Employees to Owners: Employee Share Purchase Plans
Often referred to as one of the biggest expenses on a company's books, employees can make or break a company. In “Converting Employees to Owners: Employee Share Purchase Plans”, Leanne Krawchuk addresses the key issues required to effectively convert employees to owners by using Employee Share Purchase Plans (ESPP).
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