Bradley Ashkin

Brad Ashkin, a pivotal figure in the Corporate Group, steers his practice towards the dynamic realms of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities, and intricate commercial deals. His expertise benefits a wide array of clients from both Canadian and global markets, particularly those engaged in oil and gas, agribusiness, finance, and infrastructure projects. Notably, Ashkin's portfolio includes guiding public company buyouts and sales, alongside negotiating deals for both buyers and sellers in the private sector and for individual assets. His acumen also extends to assisting sponsors and management teams through the various stages of private equity investments, showcasing a notable proficiency in kick-starting and funding start-up ventures across different industries.

Ashkin's professional journey is underpinned by memberships in prestigious legal bodies, including the Law Societies of Ontario and Alberta, as well as the Canadian and Calgary Bar Associations. His legal prowess was honed at Stikeman Elliott, following a formative period in the Toronto branch of another leading Canadian business law firm.

His academic credentials are equally impressive, with a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School and a B.A. with distinction from the University of Calgary. Licensed to practice in Ontario since 2009 and in Alberta since 2013, Ashkin has contributed significantly to high-profile transactions. These include facilitating Pine Brook Road Partners, LLC's strategic sale of Serafina Energy Ltd. to Strathcona Resources Ltd., advising LG Energy Solution on a groundbreaking US$4.1B joint venture for Canada's inaugural large-scale vehicle battery manufacturing plant with Stellantis N.V., and assisting TC Energy with its acquisition of a stake in Alberta's Pioneer Pipeline from ATCO Gas and Pipelines.

His expertise has not gone unrecognized, with accolades from The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Best Lawyers in Canada, highlighting his influence in the Corporate Mid-Market, as well as Mergers & Acquisitions fields. Furthermore, his thought leadership is evident in publications and legal forums, where he's shared insights on private equity in Canada and international oil and gas agreement practices, among other topics. Ashkin's engagement with the legal community through seminars and speaking engagements, covering vital issues such as M&A strategies during the pandemic and the nuances of profit loss in legal contexts, underscores his role as a thought leader and advocate for legal excellence in his field.