Denise Duifhuis

In the bustling legal landscape of Vancouver, Denise Duifhuis stands out as Corporate Counsel. Her expertise anchors the corporate services department, where she offers sage advice on a spectrum of corporate law nuances. From initiating companies to overseeing their administration and governance, Denise is the go-to authority. Her contributions are not just limited to advising; she crafts essential tools like checklists and precedents that bolster the firm's corporate and corporate services departments. Moreover, her knowledge extends to enlightening others through training sessions focused on corporate and securities law.

Denise’s commitment to the legal community shines through her active involvement with the Canadian Bar Association. Notably, she co-chairs the Education Committee of the CBABC Women Lawyers Forum, showcasing her dedication to advancing legal education.

Her journey to this point is marked by significant milestones. Before her tenure at Stikeman Elliott, Denise played a pivotal role as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for an innovative venture aiming to establish a stock exchange dedicated to real estate securities. This was after a noteworthy five-year stint as Senior Legal Counsel at the British Columbia Securities Commission, which itself followed over seven years of practicing corporate and securities law right in the heart of Vancouver.

Denise’s academic credentials are equally impressive, holding an LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario obtained in 1989, and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia, earned in 1985. Her legal prowess was officially recognized with her bar admission, marking the beginning of a distinguished career that seamlessly blends expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities.