Aaron Aitken

Aaron Aitken actively contributes to the Banking and Finance team at Dentons, located in Edmonton. His expertise spans beyond financial services, extending to a broad spectrum of corporate commercial law. He skillfully advises on corporate structuring, governance, business buyouts, and transactions related to commercial real estate. Before his current role, Aaron was a familiar face at the firm, initially joining as a summer intern in 2017, and later, in 2019, returning to complete his articling.

His professional journey has seen him represent MaxCare Lean Group Inc. in significant acquisitions, such as the full share purchase of Mannamark Holdings Inc. and Page Cleaning Systems Ltd. Aaron's excellence hasn't gone unnoticed; he's received several accolades, including the Judge’s Bronze Medal and scholarships for his insights into corporate, commercial, and insolvency law, along with a prize for his knowledge in oil and gas law.

Aaron's intellectual contributions include co-authoring an analysis on Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act, highlighting its implications for the construction sector. His commitment extends to professional communities, holding memberships in the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association.

Aaron is based in Edmonton and is reachable through his direct line or email. His LinkedIn profile and vCard are also available for professional connections. His academic credentials are impressive, holding a JD with Distinction from the University of Alberta, an MA in International Affairs from Carleton University, and a BA with Honors, also from the University of Alberta. Fluent in English, Aaron was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2020, emphasizing his focus on Banking and Finance, Corporate Law, and Real Estate.