Graham Norris

Graham Norris brings a wealth of expertise to the realm of corporate and securities law. His practice focuses on guiding private and public companies through various corporate activities, with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate finance.

With a career spanning over a decade, Graham has amassed extensive experience representing underwriters and issuers in both public and private offerings of equity and debt securities. He has a proven track record of success, particularly with start-up and early-stage companies, providing them with valuable insights and strategic counsel.

In addition to his work in securities offerings, Graham provides advisory services to boards, special committees, and management on matters related to corporate governance, securities compliance, and disclosure. His comprehensive approach ensures that clients receive tailored solutions that align with their specific needs and objectives.

Graham's diverse experience includes advising on complex transactions such as the acquisition of a private US industrial services company by a consortium of Canadian companies, as well as assisting a public international oil and gas company with a private offering of debt securities. His involvement in various divestitures and initial public offerings further underscores his versatility and depth of knowledge in the field.

Beyond his legal practice, Graham has a strong academic background, holding an LL.B. from the University of Victoria and a B.Comm. with distinction. His unique perspective is enhanced by two years of field experience in the oil and gas well service industry in northern British Columbia and Alberta.

Active in professional associations, Graham is a member of the Calgary Bar Association, the Law Society of Alberta, and the Canadian Bar Association, where he contributes to the Securities Law and Business Law subsections. His dedication to his profession and his clients makes him a highly respected figure in the legal community.