Evan Straight

Evan stands out as a key advisor in the realm of corporate and securities legislation, with his advice being highly sought after for mergers and acquisitions along with capital market operations, including equity and convertible debt offerings. His prowess extends to ensuring compliance with Canadian securities laws, shaping corporate structures, steering corporate governance, and handling various commercial issues.

Having honed his skills in the Firm's New York branch, Evan brings a wealth of knowledge in facilitating cross-border dealings, particularly those that bridge the gap between Canada and the U.S. in terms of mergers, acquisitions, and financial arrangements.

His portfolio of achievements is impressive, showcasing his role in significant transactions. He played a pivotal role in Carbon Engineering Ltd.'s assimilation into Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, an Occidental Petroleum Corporation affiliate, and guided IAA, Inc. through its $7.3 billion merger with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated. His expertise also facilitated Sierra Wireless, Inc.'s $1.2 billion acquisition by Semtech Corporation and Capstone Mining Corp.'s $1.1 billion union with Mantos Copper.

Further, Evan's strategic counsel benefited G Mining Ventures Corp. in acquiring the Tocantinzinho Gold Project, alongside a $71 million financing deal. He was instrumental in The Stars Group Inc.'s $15 billion merger with Flutter Entertainment Inc., marking one of Canada's largest transactions in 2019. His guidance has been crucial for private equity sponsors like Energy Capital Partners and American Securities, among others, in navigating Canadian investment landscapes.

His impact in capital markets is equally notable, with Capstone Copper Corp.'s $285 million offering and Ascot Resources Ltd.'s comprehensive $200 million financing package under his belt. Moreover, his involvement in Galaxy Digital Holdings LP's $500 million exchangeable senior notes offering showcases his capital market acumen.

Evan's contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning him accolades such as being named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada across several categories over consecutive years.

His academic and professional credentials are solid, with a JD from the University of British Columbia, a BA from McGill University, and his admission to the British Columbia Bar in 2015, underpinning his expertise. Evan's practice areas span capital markets, corporate and commercial law, corporate governance, equity capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions, serving sectors like emerging companies, venture capital, life sciences, mining, and private equity.