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Chase Van Sant

Associate

403.260.0136
cvansant@bdplaw.com

Education:
University of Windsor, Juris Doctor, 2022

Arizona State University, Master of Legal Studies, Sports Law and Business, 2019

Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science, 2017
Industries:
Financial services, Oil and gas, Renewables and energy transition, Start-up and early-stage companies, Technology
Practice areas:
Banking and finance, Business law, Capital markets, Commercial agreements, Corporate governance and disclosure, Corporate reorganizations, Joint ventures and other business combinations, Private equity, Mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, Restructuring and insolvency

Experience

Chase's focus is on:

Securities and corporate law

  • Public offerings
  • Private placements
  • TSX Venture Exchange and TSX Listings

Mergers and acquisitions

  • Share and asset acquisitions
  • Corporate and asset due diligence
  • Compliance with securities regulatory requirements
  • Corporate governance
  • General corporate and commercial matters

Banking and finance

  • Syndicated and bilateral financings for chartered banks, financial institutions and borrowers in a broad range of industries, including oil and gas exploration and production, energy services, commercial real estate, transportation and telecommunications
  • Domestic and cross-border financings
  • Intercreditor arrangements

Restructuring and Insolvency

  • Acts for companies in financial distress, creditors of companies in financial distress (including chartered banks and other lenders), purchasers of distressed assets and court-appointed officers in insolvency proceedings

Professional involvement

Professional Associations

  • Member, Law Society of Alberta
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association 
  • Member, Calgary Bar Association

Community Involvement 

Chase coaches minor hockey in Southwest Calgary and volunteers regularly with Inn from the Cold