Braeden Pivnick

Braden has a remarkable educational background, having earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2018. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom.) in Finance with Distinction at the University of Calgary in 2014. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2019.

In terms of industries, Braden's expertise spans across aerospace, financial services, life sciences, oil and gas, renewables and energy transition, as well as start-up and early-stage companies. His practice areas are diverse, covering banking and finance, business law, commercial agreements, corporate governance and disclosure, corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, as well as restructuring and insolvency.

Braden's professional focus revolves around securities and corporate law, where he handles public offerings, private placements, listings on the TSX Venture Exchange and TSX, mergers and acquisitions, compliance with securities regulatory requirements, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. He also specializes in banking and finance, working on syndicated and bilateral financings for various industries including oil and gas, energy services, real estate, transportation, and telecommunications, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, he deals with intercreditor arrangements and restructuring and insolvency matters, representing companies in financial distress, creditors, purchasers of distressed assets, and court-appointed officers.

As a member of the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Calgary Bar Association, Braden is actively involved in the legal community. He has contributed to publications discussing significant legal developments, including the Supreme Court's decision on a national securities regulator and a securities tribunal's intervention in preventing Group Mach's offer for Transat A.T.

Braden's track record of representative work includes counseling Canadian asset management companies on syndicated credit facilities, advising TransAlta Corporation on the sale of the Pioneer Pipeline, and representing Decibel Cannabis Company Inc. in securing credit facilities. His dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence make him a highly sought-after legal professional in Alberta.