Rebecca Burnand

Rebecca's expertise in corporate and securities law is both broad and deep, encompassing a wide array of critical areas including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and the intricacies of corporate governance and compliance with ongoing disclosure requirements. Her legal prowess extends to advising both issuers and underwriters through various transactions and regulatory landscapes, encompassing debt and equity offerings, corporate restructuring, and day-to-day corporate and commercial advice.

During her formative years as an articling student, Rebecca enriched her legal acumen through a pivotal secondment at a premier Canadian energy corporation, immersing herself in the legal intricacies that define the energy sector.

Rebecca's professional journey is marked by her significant contributions to high-stakes corporate finance endeavors. Notably, she played a key role in advising the dealers during AltaGas Ltd.'s C$400-million offering of senior unsecured medium term notes, and she was instrumental in guiding the underwriters through AltaGas Ltd.'s C$200-million offering of hybrid notes. Her involvement in TransCanada PipeLines Limited's monumental US$1.25-billion senior notes offering under the MJDS framework underscores her capacity to navigate complex financial instruments.

Her advisory prowess also extends to international transactions, as demonstrated in her support for Nutrien Ltd.'s substantial US$2.5-billion senior notes offering and Suncor Energy Inc.'s ambitious US$3.6-billion debt securities tender offer. Rebecca's role in TC Energy Corporation's strategic C$1.8-billion common share offering, intended to finance the Southeast Gateway Pipeline project, highlights her adeptness in facilitating large-scale infrastructure financing.

In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, Rebecca has showcased her strategic insight and legal acumen through her involvement in significant transactions. She has contributed to the successful acquisition of Ridgeback Resources Inc. by Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. for C$516-million and played a role in The Riverside Company's acquisition of PFB Corporation. Her participation in the acquisition of Jupiter Resources Inc. by Tourmaline Oil Corp. for C$626-million, among others, illustrates her adeptness in steering complex negotiations to successful conclusions.

As a member of the Law Society of Alberta, Rebecca's legal career is distinguished by her commitment to excellence and professionalism. Her educational background, marked by a JD with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan and a BComm with Distinction from the University of Alberta, provides a solid foundation for her legal practice. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2021, Rebecca's trajectory in the legal field is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a deep commitment to serving her clients with integrity and expertise.