Gabrielle Motuz

In the heart of Calgary's bustling financial sector, Gabrielle emerges as a beacon of expertise and dedication within the Banking & Finance team. Her legal career is distinguished by a rich tapestry of accomplishments, spanning domestic to international lending transactions. With a practice deeply rooted in real estate, project financing, and the mining and energy sectors, Gabrielle's legal acumen crosses the borders of Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, showcasing her versatile qualification across these provinces.

Gabrielle's approach to law is a blend of meticulous legal scholarship and a keen sense for practical, business-oriented solutions. This dual focus ensures her clients receive advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with their business objectives.

Her recent endeavors highlight her pivotal role in significant transactions, such as guiding Essential Energy Services through its acquisition by Element Technical Services and steering Rogers Insurance Ltd. into a merger with CapriCMW, birthing Acera Insurance Services Ltd. This latter deal marks one of the largest employee-controlled insurance brokerages in Canada, underscoring Gabrielle's capacity to influence the industry's landscape.

Gabrielle's involvement in the Elemental Royalties Corp's acquisition of Ming Mine Gold Stream and Golden Star Resources Ltd.'s US$470 million plan of arrangement with Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co., Ltd. further cements her status as a key player in high-stakes, complex financial operations.

Her dedication to facilitating growth and stability extends to arranging significant financial agreements for companies like Blackhawk Growth Corp. and Lions Bay Capital Inc., providing them with the necessary capital to advance their research and business goals.

Gabrielle's academic roots are firmly planted in Canadian soil, with a juris doctorate from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts, with Great Distinction, from the University of Lethbridge. Her commitment to the legal profession is demonstrated through active memberships in the Law Societies of British Columbia and Alberta, as well as the Canadian and Calgary Bar Associations.

Beyond client work, Gabrielle engages in legal discourse, contributing to discussions on the potential impacts of proposed legislation on pension plans in insolvency proceedings and sharing her insights on secured lending through co-authored guides.

Her involvement in empowering upcoming entrepreneurs through legal issue seminars at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, reveals her passion for nurturing business acumen in the community.

Gabrielle's journey through law is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a deep commitment to her clients, and an unwavering dedication to contributing positively to the legal and business communities. Her achievements not only highlight her professional capabilities but also her profound impact on the sectors she serves.