Alan Frydenlund

In the world of legal expertise, Alan A. Frydenlund emerges as a guardian for lenders, diligently ensuring their interests are well protected. He skillfully navigates the complexities of securing their investments, warding off any competing claims, and efficiently handling the realization of their securities. His role as a solicitor sees him deeply involved in the nuances of lending transactions, with a keen focus on facilitating deals between lenders and borrowers, especially in the realm of syndicated secured debt financings.

Alan’s prowess extends to the courtroom as well, where he adeptly manages realization proceedings. His portfolio spans a wide range, covering both residential and commercial foreclosures, receiverships, and representing clients in matters related to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. His litigation skills have been showcased across various jurisdictions, including British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and the Yukon Territory.

A contributor to the legal community’s knowledge base, Alan has shared his insights through writings and presentations for Continuing Legal Education and the Professional Legal Training Course. His expertise is recognized to the extent of providing expert evidence on financing transactions to the British Columbia Supreme Court.

Alan's clientele is diverse, ranging from Canadian and foreign banks to trust companies, finance companies, life insurance companies, and more. He also serves crown corporations, mortgage investment corporations, credit unions, pension funds, REITs, receivers, trustees, real estate developers, hotels, time share corporations, lawyers, and individuals with substantial net worth.

Since beginning his career in 1983, Alan has been integral to some of British Columbia’s most significant financing projects and Canada’s noteworthy security realizations. His work has spanned various sectors, including real estate development, resorts, the forest industry, the marine sector, manufacturing, and knowledge-based industries.

Beyond his legal practice, Alan has held influential positions in the legal and business community. He was a director and corporate secretary for Interlaw, a global network of law firms, and chaired its Banking, Finance, and Insolvency Special Business Team for North America. Moreover, he has been a director for several private companies and mortgage investment corporations, and held a directorial position at Glacier National Life Insurance Company.

Alan's contributions extend to social causes as well; he has served as President and director for the Norwegian Old People’s Home Association and the Normanna Foundation. His educational background includes a LL.B. from the University of Victoria and a B.A. in Economics and Commerce from Simon Fraser University, credentials that have paved the way for his distinguished career in law, focusing on business law, financial services, health care, insolvency and restructuring, litigation, real estate development, transactions, commercial tenancies, and Yukon law.