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Christopher Doerksen

Christopher Doerksen

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Energy & Natural Resources; Healthcare, Technology; Capital Markets; Canada; Corporate Governance & Compliance; Mergers & Acquisitions; Mining

Career

Chris helps clients raise money by selling equity and debt, buy and sell assets and businesses, manage their SEC disclosures, implement corporate governance structures, list on stock exchanges, and establish equity-based compensation arrangements. He works in a number of industries, including mining, energy, life sciences, technology, clean technology and financial services. Chris has extensive experience advising Canadian and other foreign clients on U.S. cross-border transactions, and often serves as their general U.S. outside counsel, helping them access solutions to all of their U.S. legal needs through Dorsey’s extensive network of offices and attorneys. He is also co-editor of Dorsey’s Cross-Border Counselor Blog.

Personal

Education:

- Stanford Law School (J.D., 1999), With distinction

- Simon Fraser University (B.A., 1996), Gold Medal, History; Gordon M. Shrum Scholarship

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Mining & Metals - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Christopher Doerksen is frequently called upon by Canadian-based mining companies for his expert handling of acquisitions and capital market transactions in the US.

Strengths

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  • He is an excellent lawyer, and he doesn't get frazzled.

    Mining & MetalsChambers Guide to the USA

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