Michael, serving as the Administrative Partner at the Kelowna branch, dedicates his expertise to a broad spectrum of financial and corporate law sectors, including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance, with a keen focus on securities, private equity, and venture capital dealings. His proficiency shines in guiding entrepreneurs and burgeoning enterprises, especially within the realms of technology, digital media, clean technology, and life sciences, covering a vast array of legal aspects from the inception and structuring of companies to financing and drafting commercial contracts.

His hands-on experience encompasses a variety of transactions such as the issuance of private shares, convertible debts, and other financial instruments, alongside spearheading venture capital funding, share and asset acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructuring, and navigating through the complexities of take-over bids and arrangements.

In his advisory role, Michael imparts wisdom on a multitude of corporate and commercial strategies, ensuring compliance with securities legislation, advising on the formation and governance of corporations, and negotiating shareholders' agreements and commercial contracts tailored to the innovation industry.

His commitment extends beyond the office as he actively participates in professional circles, holding a directorial position at Accelerate Okanagan and membership in the Canadian Bar Association, showcasing his dedication to both his field and community.

Michael's legal journey began with an LL.B. from Dalhousie University in 2007, following a First Class B.A. from the University of British Columbia in 2003, leading to his admission to the British Columbia bar in 2008. His practice areas are diverse, covering Board Advisory & Corporate Governance, Corporate Commercial Law, Corporate Finance & Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Equity & Venture Capital, with a special emphasis on the technology sector.