
Patrick Burgess
Patrick is an experienced Corporate, M&A, and Energy lawyer with a career history spanning both in-house and private practice.
Expertise:
Commercial; Corporate Governance; Corporate Social Responsibility; Transactional/Financing
Former firms & in-house roles:
Blue Sky Resources Ltd.; Burgess Energy Advisors; DLA Piper (Canada) LLP; Dentons Canada LLP; Gowlings; Thackray Burgess
Patrick is a versatile lawyer with a wealth of experience ranging from acting as Partner at international law firms, VP of Legal for a privately held oil & gas producer and founding his own boutique energy law firm.
Across these roles, and more, Patrick has led the drafting of agreements and all documentation relating to M&A, corporate and asset acquisitions, private equity financings and regulatory filings. This includes managing several of the asset acquisitions closed for Blue Sky Resources Ltd. in the period 2019 to 2024. Patrick has also supported and represented many small to large, mostly private, energy producers in their M&A activities, and with respect to their operations.
Patrick is a clear and practical communicator who prides himself on being a facilitator of business as well as a legal asset.
Education:
University of Alberta, (LL.B.) 1983
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