In the bustling hub of Calgary, Derrick Auch, a seasoned partner at the local law office, specializes in corporate finance, securities, mergers, and acquisitions. Joining the firm in 2004, Derrick brings over two decades of legal expertise to the table.

Derrick's portfolio is diverse, spanning from assisting emerging startups to established corporations in navigating the complexities of private and public financings, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate/commercial transactions. His proficiency extends to ensuring compliance with corporate governance and continuous disclosure requirements.

Notably, Derrick is well-versed in mining and oil and gas law, offering strategic counsel on disclosure regulations. He represents a broad spectrum of mid-market and junior issuers, including brokerage firms, on both public and private financings.

With a knack for restructuring and reorganizing transactions, Derrick has facilitated numerous acquisitions, arrangements, and mergers. He's also a go-to expert in navigating the Continuous Disclosure Obligations, including NI 43-101 and NI 51-101.

At DLA Piper, Derrick plays a pivotal role as the supervising lawyer for StorageVault Canada Inc., showcasing his prowess in managing complex M&A, real estate, stock exchange, and financing transactions. Under his guidance, StorageVault has experienced exponential growth, expanding its portfolio from approximately 10 stores in 2015 to a whopping 238 by December 2022.

Derrick's accolades speak volumes about his expertise, with recognitions in the Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert Special Editions. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.

Beyond his legal career, Derrick is actively engaged in various professional committees and associations, including the TSX Venture Exchange's Local Advisory Committee and the Alberta Securities Commission's Market Advisory Committee.

In addition to his professional achievements, Derrick's passion for sports shines through his involvement as a coach of long track sprinters for the Canadian Olympic team at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics and the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. He's also a former member of Speed Skating Canada's Long Track High-Performance Committee.