Virgil Hlus

Virgil stands as a pivotal figure for C-suite clients who lean on him as their guide and champion in the business realm. His knack for executing transactions with swift precision allows these clients to concentrate on their core operations. More than just a facilitator, Virgil plays a crucial role in strategic development, steering companies toward achieving their ambitions for commercial prosperity.

In the complex arena of financial dealings, Virgil excels. His expertise encompasses guiding companies through the intricacies of public listings across a spectrum of exchanges including the Toronto Stock Exchange, NYSE, and NASDAQ among others. His acumen extends to orchestrating mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, navigating the nuanced landscapes of cross-border transactions and reverse takeovers with ease.

Virgil's proficiency also shines in the domain of financing, where he adeptly manages initial public offerings, seed financing, and venture capital engagements. His guidance in tax-efficient structuring, debt offerings, and plans of arrangement underlines his comprehensive understanding of financial mechanisms. Furthermore, his involvement in natural resource transactions, spanning multiple continents, showcases his global reach and versatility.

Beyond transactional prowess, Virgil's contributions to corporate governance are significant. He offers sage advice on compliance, charters, and policy formulation, ensuring that companies not only thrive but also adhere to regulatory standards. His strategic foresight is invaluable in navigating Canadian and U.S. regulatory landscapes, ensuring continuous disclosure and compliance.

Virgil's role transcends the transactional; he is a connector. Through his extensive network, he introduces clients to financiers, synergistic partnerships, and career opportunities, thereby fostering growth and success. As co-chair of the Capital Markets, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions practice group, he steers the strategic direction, oversees operations, and manages the multifaceted challenges faced by top executives. His board memberships further augment his insight into market dynamics and corporate strategy.

His approach is characterized by strategic agility, creative tactics, and robust relationships, laying the groundwork for clients to flourish in their respective markets.

Recognition of Virgil's expertise is evident through accolades such as being named among the Best Lawyers in Canada in Securities Law from 2021 to 2024 and being consistently recommended in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory® for Corporate Finance & Securities.

Virgil's commitment extends beyond professional realms into community service, where he has played a leading role in organizations like Make-A-Wish® Foundation Canada and SHAD, demonstrating his dedication to societal betterment.

With a solid educational foundation, including a Bachelor of Laws and Commerce from the University of Alberta and bar admissions in California and British Columbia, Virgil's legal and financial acumen is well-established.

Specializing in capital markets, securities, and mergers & acquisitions, among others, Virgil's practice areas are broad, encompassing technology transactions, mining law, and services for emerging companies and family offices, marking him as a versatile and invaluable advisor in the business landscape.