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Tristan Bray

Associate

403.260.0245
tbray@bdplaw.com

Education:

University of Calgary, Juris Doctor, 2024

University of Calgary, Master of Public Policy, 2024

University of Calgary, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2019 

Bar Admission: Alberta, 2025

Industries:
Agribusiness, food and beverage, Oil and gas, Renewables and energy transition, Start-up and early-stage companies, Technology
Practice areas:
Business law, Commercial agreements, Corporate governance and disclosure, Corporate reorganizations, Joint ventures and other business combinations, Private equity, Shareholder rights and activism, Capital markets, Mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, Energy, Infrastructure and project development

Experience

Tristan's practice focuses on corporate, energy, and securities matters, including:

  • Share and asset acquisitions, divestments, mergers, and related transactions
  • Corporate governance and reorganizations
  • TSX Venture Exchange and TSX listings
  • Securities and energy regulatory compliance
  • General energy and corporate matters

Prior to his legal career, Tristan held roles as a non-profit executive and as a consultant in government relations, public policy, and strategic communications. Tristan maintains an ongoing interest in the intersection of public affairs, government, and law, and his Master of Public Policy research explored regulatory approaches to disinformation. 

Languages: 

Tristan is conversational in French. 

Professional involvement

Professional Associations: 

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

 

Representative work

Peloton Computer Enterprises’ Strategic Investment by Carlyle Group and Shareholder Exits

Counsel to Peloton Computer Enterprises Ltd. in a strategic investment by the Carlyle Group and the concurrent investment exits of Silver Lake, HarbourVest Partners, and TriWest Capital Partners as well as certain other minority shareholders. 

Cenovus Energy's Acquisition of MEG Energy

Counsel to MEG Energy Corp. and its board of directors in its $8.6 billion acquisition by Cenovus Energy, which closed on November 13, 2025, following an unsolicited take-over bid from Strathcona Resources and strategic review process. 

Alaris $92M 6.5% Convertible Debenture Bought Deal Offering

Bought deal public offering of $92 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% convertible unsecured senior debentures of Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust.

Share purchase transaction

Counsel to PFL Field Services Canada Inc. on its acquisition of 50% of the outstanding common shares of Platinum Solutions Ltd.