Biography

With 20 years of experience in corporate finance and securities law, Angela is sought out for her ability to efficiently manage complex, time-sensitive transactions and provide pragmatic advice to executives and boards on compliance, governance and risk management issues.

As an experienced securities lawyer, Angela advises domestic and international companies across industries in connection with strategic M&A, stock exchange listings, compliance, joint ventures, financings, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

A member of our Private Equity Practice Group, Angela advises both fund sponsors and institutional investors in connection with private equity fund formations, secondaries, fund investments, buyouts and mezzanine financings. 

She also advises on formation, organization and ongoing operations of retail mutual funds, hedge funds, pooled funds and other investment funds across all asset classes.

Angela routinely assists clients in obtaining investment fund manager, portfolio manager and exempt market dealer registration and advises registrants on a wide range of securities registration matters, including exemption applications, regulatory compliance examinations and compliance policies and procedures.

Professional Activities

  • ACG British Columbia, Director and Corporate Secretary (2018-2020); Chair, Dealmakers of the Year Awards, Organizing Committee (2017-2020)
  • Lithoquest Diamonds Inc. (TSXV:LDI), Director (2017-2020)
  • Business Transitions Forum 2018, Advisory Committee
  • Arts Umbrella Invitational to Benefit The Children's Arts Umbrella Foundation, Co-Chair (2016-2017)
  • AWF Association of Women in Finance, Director and Secretary (2004-2006)
  • Canadian Women in Private Equity & Venture Capital, Vancouver (CWPE), Member
  • International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Member
  • Canadian Pension Benefits Institute, Member
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Vancouver
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Assistant Contact

Bar Admissions

  • British Columbia (2002)
  • Northwest Territories (2016)
  • Nunavut (2016)
  • Yukon (2016)

Education

University of British Columbia, LL.B. (2001)

Simon Fraser University, B.A. (1999)

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