DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
The firm has announced the appointment of Jennifer Arndt as office managing partner of the firm’s Calgary office, effective January 1. Arndt joined DLA Piper (Canada) in 2005 and became a partner in 2020. She is a vital member of the Capital Markets Group and has over 20 years of experience assisting clients with securities, corporate finance, banking law, and transactional corporate and commercial matters. She has extensive experience representing TSX and TSXV-listed companies on corporate finance, securities, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions.
“Jennifer is widely respected for her business acumen, strong leadership skills, and forward-thinking approach to client matters,” Canadian managing partner Robert Seidel said. “As a member of the Capital Markets group, Jennifer has an innovative and results-driven practice that I am positive will translate well to her new position.”
Fillmore Riley LLP
Fillmore Riley LLP has recently welcomed Sven Hombach, Darrell Kreel, Annika Friesen, Kalev Anniko and Cole Southall to the partnership.
McMillan LLP
McMillan has named Andrew Powers a partner in the firm’s Toronto office. Powers specializes in capital markets and securities, mergers and acquisitions, natural resources and energy.
Ogletree Deakins
The firm has named Kathryn Bird as its office managing partner in Toronto. Bird has worked with Ogletree Deakins for nearly two years. She specializes in employment, human rights, and labor law. She has advised employers, social service providers, school boards, and municipalities regarding issues arising from employment relationships and the provision of services to the public.