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Chris partners with clients to structure and execute complex deals, providing strategic and pragmatic guidance in M&A, financings and corporate governance matters to help businesses achieve their growth and investment goals.

Overview

With a solutions-oriented and collaborative approach, Chris supports clients throughout the full lifecycle of commercial transactions—from initial structuring and due diligence to contract negotiation and execution. He advises public and private corporations across key industries, including technology, infrastructure, private equity, mining and gaming. Guiding clients through transactions, corporate reorganizations and capital raises, he brings practical and effective strategies to help them navigate intricate legal and business challenges.

Chris's experience spans drafting and negotiating contracts, managing corporate governance matters and leading due diligence efforts to ensure seamless transactions. He works closely with his clients, tailoring solutions that align with their unique business objectives. Whether helping a startup secure venture capital or advising a client on a strategic acquisition, Chris is committed to delivering results-driven and commercially sound advice that moves businesses forward.

Client Work

Paragon Advanced Labs in its "go public" transaction by way of reverse take-over of 1317220 B.C. by Britannia Mining Solutions
Shift4 Payments and its affiliates in their acquisition of Bambora Inc., Bambora Holding Corp., Bambora Corp. and Worldline SMB US
Shift4 Payments a leading global processing company, in its going private transaction by way of a statutory plan of arrangement of Givex, a leading payment processing company, in a C$200 million all cash transaction
Shift4 Payments and its affiliates in its acquisition of Eigen Development and Eigen Holdings (US)
Allied Universal, as Canadian counsel, in its C$81-million acquisition of SSC Security Services
Sharp Therapeutics in its US$10-million non-brokered private placement offering of common shares and convertible notes

Education & Bar Admissions

Education

  • Carleton University, BA (Hons), 2018
  • University of Windsor, JD, 2022

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2023

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