Adam Rock

Partner

(he/him)

Calgary

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Education & Qualifications

  • Alberta Bar (2006)
  • JD (Toronto, 2005)

An experienced corporate lawyer, Adam focuses on private equity investments, M&A, and special situations, particularly in the energy and technology sectors

Adam acts for issuers and investors on a wide range of transactional matters, including equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, capital reorganizations and complex commercial arrangements. In addition to his transactional experience, Adam is a trusted adviser to several boards and senior management teams.

 

Since joining MLT Aikins, Adam has represented:

  • SC2 Inc. in its widely disseminated offer to acquire up to 5% of the outstanding common shares of Sherritt International Corporation, at a premium to the market price
  • Expander Energy Inc. in its C$45.3 million disposition of cleantech assets to, and its acquisition of a 9.8% equity interest in, Cielo Waste Solutions Corp.
  • CE Brands Inc. in a series of recapitalization transactions involving the (i) conversion of the outstanding debt under its senior secured Canadian and U.S. credit facilities into common shares, and (ii) amendment of its outstanding senior secured debentures and its agreements for the sale of future receivables
  • Expander Energy Inc. in its joint venture with Rocky Mountain Clean Fuels Inc. to construct the world’s first biomass to Bio-Syndiesel® facility
  • Director, Black Seal Resources Corp.
  • Director, Calhome Properties Ltd.
  • Member, Risk Committee, Northrock Global Opportunities Fund
  • Corporate Secretary, CE Brands Inc.
  • Executive Member, Canadian Bar Association (Business Law, Southern Alberta Section)
  • Executive Member, Canadian Bar Association (Securities Law, Southern Alberta Section)
  • Member, Calgary Bar Association
  • Member, Law Society of Alberta
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada – Corporate Law (2025)