Mark Mielke

Associate

(he/him)

Calgary

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Education & Qualifications

  • Alberta Bar (2017)
  • Certificate in Canadian Securities Law and Practice (Osgoode, 2020)
  • JD (Dalhousie, 2016)
  • M.Sc. with distinction in urban economic development (University College London, 2013)
  • BA in economics (Alberta, 2011)

Mark focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities.

Mark works with a wide range of businesses, from startups to publicly traded companies, in Calgary’s technology, life sciences, cannabis and transportation sectors.

He regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, public and private equity transactions, continuous disclosure requirements, capital raising and corporate finance, and amalgamations and reorganizations. Mark also advises clients on TSX and TSX-V placements and regulatory compliance.

Mark has worked with numerous health professionals – including veterinarians, dentists and optometrists – on the acquisition and disposition of medical practices clinics in Alberta.

Before entering law, Mark obtained his Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in urban economic development from the University College London and worked at a major Canadian financial institution.

  • The acquisition of a transportation company valued at more than $100 million
  • The purchase of an Ontario-based transportation company valued at more than $75 million
  • The purchase of various hotels valued at more than$50 million
  • The purchase of a car dealership valued at more than $40 million
  • The sale of a software company valued at more than $25 million
  • The sale of an entertainment business valued at more than $18 million
  • The purchase of a transportation company valued at more than $10 million
  • The sale of a cannabis retail chain valued at more than $8 million
  • The sale of a renewable energy company valued at more than $6 million
  • The purchase of a transportation company valued at more than $5 million
  • The purchase of a warehousing and logistics company valued at more than $5 million
  • The sale of dentistry, veterinary and optometry practices
  • Acted for a TSX listed issuer in its $8.5-million private placement
  • Acted for TSX listed issuer in its $500,000 private placement
  • Acted for a TSX-V listed issuer in its $700,000 private placement
  • Acted for technology company in its $1.5-million private placement
  • Acted for a cannabis producer in its $3-million private placement
  • Acting for a borrower with respect to credit facilities totaling $125 million
  • Acted as counsel for a cannabis producer in its $700,000 private placement
  • Recognized as One to Watch, Securities Law, Best Lawyers in Canada (2024-present)
  • Schulich Scholarship, Law (Dalhousie, 2016)