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Mark Ricketts

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A lawyer since 2014

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Location:
520 3 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0R3
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Mark has carved a niche for himself in the Calgary legal scene, specializing in Banking & Finance as well as Real Estate law. His expertise shines brightly in handling secured financing deals, with a keen focus on real property. This includes navigating the complexities of construction, term, and CMHC financing across various property types, from fee simple to leasehold and even subleasehold estates.

His role extends beyond just legal counsel; Mark is a trusted advisor to an array of financial institutions, including banks and credit unions, as well as direct borrowers. He tackles a wide spectrum of financial matters with ease and precision.

Mark's prowess isn't confined to finance. In the real estate sector, he’s a pivotal figure for a diverse clientele, including developers, asset managers, and brokers, guiding them through the intricacies of development, acquisition, and leasing. His insights into large-scale mixed-use projects and strata lot subdivisions have proven invaluable, highlighting his ability to manage complex real estate issues.

Renowned for his practical, solution-driven methods, Mark ensures seamless transaction completions across both his areas of practice. His litigation skills are also noteworthy, having represented clients successfully at every court level in Alberta, showcasing his versatility and depth of legal knowledge.

Before joining the team at Fasken, Mark enriched his legal acumen at another prominent law firm in Calgary, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to his current roles.

Mark's academic background is robust, with a JD from the University of Calgary and a BSc from the University of Victoria, grounding him in both legal and scientific disciplines. His commitment to the legal community is evident through his active memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of Alberta, and the Calgary Bar Association.

His recent addition to Fasken's Banking and Finance and Real Estate groups in May 2023 marked a significant milestone, signaling a new chapter of expertise and dedicated service to the firm’s clientele.

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$250