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  • Acted as lead counsel in the land assembly, financing, construction and leasing of “True North Square,” a major, mixed use development and public plaza in downtown Winnipeg
  • Acted on behalf WGI Westman Group of Companies in the acquisition of the operations of the national steel drainage solutions division of Armtec LP
  • Acted on behalf of the founders/owners of Mondetta/MPG, a global manufacturer/distributor of casual apparel and activewear, in connection with the sale of a substantial equity interest to Webster Equity Partners, a U.S. private equity firm
  • Acted on behalf of the founders/owners of K-Tec Earthmovers Inc., a manufacturer and global distributor of earthmoving equipment, in connection with the sale of substantial equity interest to Owner Resource Group (ORG), a U.S. private equity firm
  • Acted on behalf of True North Sports+Entertainment to negotiate and conclude the equity and syndicated debt financing for the acquisition and relocation of the NHL “Atlanta Thrashers” to Winnipeg
  • Acted in the financing and construction of a new downtown sports and entertainment complex, involving public sector and private sector (equity and debt) participation
  • Acted in the merger of a local private company with a national, publicly-traded company
  • Acted in the sale of a national portfolio of commercial real estate properties

  • Member, Executive Board, MLT Aikins
  • Director, True North Youth Foundation
  • Member, External Advisory Board, Manitoba Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre
  • Director, Health Sciences Centre Foundation
  • Bencher, Law Society of Manitoba (2009-2012)
  • Chair, Complaints Investigation Committee, Law Society of Manitoba (2011-2012)
  • Member, Investment Committee, Law Society of Manitoba (2011-present)
  • Director, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (2009-2012)
  • Member, Manitoba Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association

  • Former Sessional Lecturer, “Advanced Corporate Law,” Faculty of Law (Manitoba)

  • Named Lawyer of the Year, Mergers and Acquisitions law, Best Lawyers in Canada (Winnipeg, 2020, 2022, 2024)
  • Named Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Law, Best Lawyers in Canada (Winnipeg, 2021; 2025)
  • Recognized as Leading Canadian Lawyer, Corporate and Commercial Law, Chambers Canada (2021-present)
  • Recognized as Top Lawyer, Corporate Law, Best Lawyers (2011-present)
  • Recognized as Top Lawyer, Mergers and Acquisitions, Best Lawyers (2020-present)
  • Named One of Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Lexpert/American Lawyer Guides
  • Recognized as Leading PractitionerCorporate Commercial, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2021-present)
  • Recognized as Leading Practitioner, Corporate Mid-Market, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2021-present)

Client Testimonials

“[Ryan and Brian] were extremely knowledgeable and high-end service provider. It always feels like you have the best lawyer in your corner.”

MLT Aikins looks after us – keep up with the great service.

- Sr. Manager, Business Development in the Consumer Goods Industry

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