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Fasken

Corporate/Commercial

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta


Fasken

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From major transactions to day-to-day operations, we have the breadth of experience to help with clients’ most complex business requirements. As trusted partners and advisors, we know our clients’ businesses and our relationships are long-term.

We tailor expertise to suit your business needs, whether it involves completing a major transaction, starting a new venture, negotiating an important contract or expanding operations in a new region.

Fasken advises clients on the wide array of legal issues arising from their pursuit of strategic and commercial success, from day-to-day operations through to strategic initiatives and complex transactions that transform the business. 

Having a legal team with the right expertise and experience on your side is essential for your business. Our corporate/commercial lawyers bring legal excellence, applied in a practical and business-oriented way, to the needs of our clients. 

We advise on all aspects of a business’s operations and strategy, including starting new ventures, ensuring corporate governance compliance, conducting strategic planning, raising debt or equity financing, buying or selling all or part of a business or carrying out corporate reorganizations.

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Corporate/Commercial - Alberta


What the Team is Known For
Fasken possesses a strong corporate team that advises clients on the full range of matters, including M&A and capital markets mandates. The group advises on transactions across a broad span of industries such as energy, transportation and technology. The firm's national network benefits clients who are able to leverage its experience to handle acquisitions in provinces across Canada.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken represented First Quantum Minerals in its offering of USD1.6 billion aggregate principal amount of 9.375% senior secured second lien notes.

Strengths

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  • The team takes the time to get to know their clients and combines this insight with their technical knowledge to provide excellent service with top-notch results.

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  • Whether it's a niche issue or a large, multifaceted case, Fasken has the right people in place to address it effectively. The attorneys consistently deliver results efficiently and strategically.

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  • The Fasken team is responsive, pragmatic and solution-oriented, with deep sector experience.

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  • The firm has high-quality people on matters and ensures that they understand our industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Sarah Gingrich
    Band 4Sarah Gingrich

    Sarah Gingrich

    Sarah Gingrich is co-leader of Fasken's capital markets and mergers and acquisitions group and the practice group leader for the group's Calgary office. She regularly assists clients with M&A transactions in a range of industries, including the insurance, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.

    • Sarah is a very good technical lawyer.

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    • Sarah is very knowledgeable and very client-focused.

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    • Sarah is responsive and pragmatic.

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Ranked Individuals at Fasken (1)

Alberta

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