Glenn Warkentin

Glenn Warkentin is a seasoned lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He’s been around the block a few times, mainly focusing on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate deals, and securing financing for various clients. Glenn works with a diverse range of people—from private lenders and borrowers to public companies and closely-held corporations—helping them navigate the often-murky waters of corporate structuring, reorganizations, compliance, and raising capital.

Glenn has carved out a niche for himself advising clients across a wide spectrum of industries, including oil and gas exploration, real estate investment trusts, investment funds, and agricultural businesses. Whether it’s structuring complex deals or providing day-to-day counsel, Glenn has seen and done it all.

A Glimpse Into Glenn's Clientele

Glenn’s clientele reads like a roll call of unique and diverse businesses. He’s served as general counsel for a boutique hotel developer in Alberta, guided an entrepreneur through the sale of a high-end fashion retailer, and even represented a group in the acquisition of oil and gas assets in Texas. He’s been the go-to guy for a wide range of companies, from a Canmore resort condo complex navigating limited partnership unit acquisitions to a manufacturer of precision components for oilfield drilling.

Some notable deals include helping an Alberta entrepreneur sell a recreational vehicle dealership, advising on the sale of a chicken farm, and assisting in the establishment of a real estate investment trust for a Western Canadian multi-family builder. He’s been a key player in setting up tax-deferred partnership structures, and has provided counsel to Canada’s top agricultural streaming finance company as they supported canola growers.

He’s also navigated more unique situations, such as representing an international business managing surplus grocery equipment, advising on the commercialization of technology with the University of Calgary, and counseling a public company through multi-million dollar credit facilities and debt issuance.

The Range of Glenn's Experience

Currently, Glenn hangs his hat at Lindsey MacCarthy LLP, where he’s been practicing since 2000. His time there has been all about mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and real estate. Before that, he was a partner at Prowse & Chowne and Molstad Gilbert, where he got his start in general corporate and commercial law. He’s always been the guy who dives deep into the details, crafting tailored solutions for his clients, no matter how complex the problem.

His work at Lindsey MacCarthy LLP isn’t just about handling routine corporate tasks; it’s about setting the bar high. He’s known for his commitment to putting clients first and coming up with creative, practical solutions to their legal challenges. Glenn prides himself on being adaptable and never backing down from a challenge. His firm is dedicated to offering something different—genuinely passionate legal counsel that goes beyond the standard offerings.

What Drives Glenn?

What sets Glenn apart is his diverse experience and his dedication to his clients. He’s not just a lawyer who knows his way around a deal; he’s someone who genuinely cares about the people he represents. He understands that every client’s situation is unique, and he thrives on creating customized strategies to help them achieve their goals. Glenn’s career is proof that, in the ever-changing landscape of law and business, a lawyer who brings both experience and empathy to the table is truly invaluable.

He’s a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association, constantly looking for new ways to support his clients and push the envelope in his practice areas. Whether you’re a startup looking to raise capital, a business owner navigating the sale of your company, or an investor seeking sound legal advice, Glenn’s got your back.