Victor Harwardt

Boasting over three decades of immersion in corporate and commercial law, Victor has carved a niche for himself, particularly in corporate finance and securities. His approach, marked by focus and pragmatism, has earned him accolades for his profound understanding and capability in client interactions. Victor's portfolio is diverse, catering to a spectrum of clients ranging from private entities to companies listed on junior and senior stock exchanges, as well as intermediaries like underwriters and investment dealers navigating the Canadian capital markets landscape.

His professional journey encompasses a broad array of services, from guiding companies through the intricacies of public and private equity financings and IPOs to steering stock exchange listings, mergers, acquisitions, and various corporate maneuvers. Victor's expertise also extends to debt financings, reorganizations, corporate governance, mining agreements, and the orchestration of joint ventures, licensing, and the transfer or divestiture of assets.

Victor's leadership extends beyond his legal practice. He has held seats on the boards of publicly traded companies and presently plays a vital role as a Director and Audit Committee member of Builders Capital Mortgage Corp., reflecting his commitment and versatility in his field. His linguistic skills in German complement his global outlook, evident in his travel pursuits across Europe and beyond with his wife. A member of the Jericho Tennis Club, his leisure time is filled with tennis, squash, and the strums of his guitar.

Victor's educational background is as robust as his professional experience, with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of British Columbia in 1982 and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 1983. Admitted to the British Columbia bar in 1984, his expertise is recognized across the board in business law.

His leadership prowess has been instrumental in various capacities, including his long-standing involvement with the Brightside Community Homes Foundation, where he served as Director and President, and his governance roles in corporations like CRH Medical Corp., Maxim Power Corp., and Richfield Ventures Corp. His affiliations with the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of British Columbia, where he contributes to the Business Law, Natural Resources, and Securities subsections, underscore his esteemed position in the legal community.