Frank Selke

Frank Selke, a prominent figure at Stikeman Elliott, operates as a partner within the realms of Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Securities. His work chiefly revolves around intricate capital market deals, both public and private mergers and acquisitions, alongside special situations that include engagements with public and private entities under contentious circumstances. Frank extends his expertise to cover regulatory and internal probes, shareholder clashes, restructurings, and other sensitive commercial issues.

His professional journey encompasses representation of a diverse clientele including corporate entities, their directorates and special committees, investment banking institutions, institutional and investment managers, private equity entities, hedge funds, and individuals of significant net worth, along with their families. Frank's proficiency spans advising on corporate governance, compliance with securities regulations, ongoing disclosure needs, and executive compensation matters. Furthermore, he actively participates in the firm's Toronto Students Committee.

As a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association, Frank significantly contributes to Stikeman Elliott’s educational endeavors as Co-Chair of the Jr. Securities Practice Group and participates in the firm’s Student Committee.

His background is further distinguished by a secondment at the Ontario Securities Commission’s Office of Mergers & Acquisitions, where he undertook responsibilities including the review of various transactional and complaint investigations related to public companies. Prior experiences include his role at a specialized advisory firm focusing on legal and strategic counsel in special situations and acting as vice-president for a hedge fund with a unique investment strategy.

Frank's educational credentials include a J.D. from the University of Toronto and a B.A. with distinction from McGill University, with his legal career formally recognized in Ontario in 2013. His noteworthy involvements include advising Hudson’s Bay Company on significant equity investments and real estate transactions, and guiding Performance Sports Group through a complex sale process acknowledged by industry awards for excellence. Frank's contributions to legal discourse include insights on short selling in Canada, among other subjects, underscoring his status as a leading figure in his practice areas.