Lawyer Profile

Michael G. Martin

Calgary, Alberta

Michael G. Martin

Overview

University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Laws, 1992 University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Commerce, 1989 Bar admission: British Columbia 1993 and Alberta 2001

Michael has also presented at various conferences, panels, seminars, and other events, including:

Counsel to FYi Eye Care Services and Products Inc., the world's largest optometrist-controlled eye care company, in connection with the strategic minority equity investment in FYi made by L Catterton Management Limited, the largest and most global consumer-focused private equity firm, for an undisclosed amount.

Counsel to Ag Growth International Inc. in the $221 million acquisition of the Westeel division of Vicwest Inc.

Counsel to Pacer Construction Holdings Corporation and its affiliated operating companies, a leading contractor in Western Canada, in connection with its US$213 million sale to MasTec, Inc.

Counsel to the Calgary Flames in the acquisition of a majority interest in the CFL's Calgary Stampeders.

Counsel to DC Energy Services Inc., a provider of oilfield transportation services, oilfield equipment and tank rentals and fluid supply services, in connection with its $44 million sale to Total Energy Services Inc., a diversified energy services supplier

Counsel to Priviti Capital Corporation, a leading private equity firm specializing in the Canadian energy market, in connection with the ongoing establishment and financing of seven sepiarate funds for proceeds approaching $300 million

Practice Areas

  • Aviation Law
  • Estates & Trusts
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1993 (BC); 2001 (AB)