L.P. Corbett

Leland Corbett shines as a partner across the Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Capital Markets Groups, with a rich practice rooted in corporate-commercial law. He plays a pivotal role in both public and private financings, capital markets dealings, including bank transactions, acquisitions, disposals, and securities dealings, plus a broad spectrum of M&A activities.

Leland's experience as senior counsel on numerous major corporate deals, alongside his prowess in corporate overhauls, restructurings, divestitures, and significant commercial ventures, marks him as an authority in his field. His client roster spans international to local firms, including financial consultants and underwriters, in diverse public and private debt and equity financings, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

His excellence in mid-career was recognized with the 2018 Lexpert Zenith Award, highlighting his professional distinction.

As a proactive member of the legal community, Leland contributes to the Canadian and Calgary Bar Associations and plays a significant role at Habitat for Humanity Canada, both on the National Board and as the Chair for the Southern Alberta chapter, demonstrating his commitment to social causes.

Leland's expertise encompasses private equity, capital markets, banking and finance, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. His academic credentials from the University of Alberta, culminating in an LL.B., M.B.A., and a B.Sc. with distinction, lay a solid foundation for his distinguished career since his Alberta bar admission in 1995.

His recent contributions include advising the special committee of Canadian Utilities in a strategic share consolidation with ATCO Ltd., guiding Waterous Energy Fund in a significant acquisition of Pipestone Energy Corp., and assisting the special committee of TransAlta Renewables Inc. in a notable acquisition by TransAlta Corporation.

Leland's industry recognition includes accolades from Chambers Canada and Chambers Global as a leading lawyer, and from IFLR1000 as Highly Regarded in his specialties. His insights on governance amid uncertainty, shared at the Institute of Corporate Directors, reflect his thought leadership and dedication to advancing legal and corporate governance standards.