Consistent track record as trusted corporate commercial legal counsel, including the negotiation and successful closing of complex large procurements, IT agreements, mergers and acquisitions (>$1 billion), financings (>$55 million), domestic and cross-border commercial contracts with high political sensitivity and enterprise risk, corporate governance, template creation and policy/process development. A consummate professional and a difference maker, directly reporting to various seasoned senior executives (Senior Vice Presidents, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel) in various legal matters, with demonstrated leadership in business law. Astute legal advisor and problem solver who drives efficiency and addresses enterprise risk through a commitment to quality legal services. Ability to deliver under times of change, political sensitivities and uncertainty. Legal practice is complimented with a background in tax law, having completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Course (Parts I and II) in 2009 and previously served as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Taxation Section (Nova Scotia branch). Past times include most things near trees by foot, bike, snow shoe or cross-country ski with an enthusiastic canine sidekick, camping in the mountains when it’s either too cold or too hot, all things culinary, aspiring wine master, books over screens, music buff, and trying to make the ukelele cool again (perhaps unsuccessfully). Ally. Law Society Memberships:- Law Society of British Columbia Bar Admission: Nova Scotia (2004)Alberta (2012)British Columbia (2023) Education: Dalhousie University, Valedictorian (B.A. 1998)Dalhousie Law School (LL.B. 2003)Publications:-- Several corporate law newsletters, including Top 10 Share Term Attributes Do's and Don'ts; Best Practices in Amalgamations; Properly Planned Shareholders' Agreements; and various corporate, energy law and tax law case commentaries.-- "Income Tax Consequences in the Purchase of a Business", Canadian Tax Foundation, 2007 (published under maiden name, Catherine Craig)
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Senior Legal CounselIcbc (Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia) Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 -
Legal Counsel, Commercial Law GroupAlberta Health Services May 2016 - Jan 2023Calgary, Canada AreaAt the largest public corporation in Alberta with an annual operating budget of >$14 billion (where political and public sensitivities are most challenging), provide high quality corporate commercial legal advice to Alberta Health Services and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alberta Precision Laboratories Ltd. Key accomplishments include:o Senior commercial lawyer supporting contracting, procurement, supply management, finance and physician services contracts portfolios, with… Show more At the largest public corporation in Alberta with an annual operating budget of >$14 billion (where political and public sensitivities are most challenging), provide high quality corporate commercial legal advice to Alberta Health Services and its wholly owned subsidiary, Alberta Precision Laboratories Ltd. Key accomplishments include:o Senior commercial lawyer supporting contracting, procurement, supply management, finance and physician services contracts portfolios, with proficiency in supporting operations of high enterprise risk and political sensitivity.o One of the lead counsel in a >$1 billion consolidation of provincial laboratory operations in a wholly owned subsidiary.o Co-chair of the parent/subsidiary shared services contract management committee, reporting directly to C-suite executives.o Commercial Law Lead for a subsidiary’s commercial legal services, including purchase of goods, equipment lease agreements, services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, legislative interpretation, contract precedents and policy development.o Lead counsel in revising the financial framework for ancillary operations to streamline financial charts of accounts organization wide. o Experienced with public procurement evaluations. Show less -
LawyerDentons Jan 2012 - Apr 2016Calgary, Canada AreaPracticing in the area of commercial energy law, with an emphasis on corporate-commercial transactions including mergers, acquisitions/divestitures, joint ventures, reorganizations and corporate governance issues. -
LawyerCox & Palmer Apr 2007 - Dec 2011A corporate and commercial practice with a focus on corporate structuring, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance for both private and public companies. Also practiced domestic taxation and provided tax advice to public and private enterprises. -
LawyerBaxter Harris Neonakis Jul 2004 - Apr 2007Corporate, trust and taxation law practice for private enterprises and small to mid-sized business owners.
Catherine C. Education Details
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Bachelor Of Arts
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Catherine C.'s current role is Procurement, Tech Law and Complex Commercial Transactions.
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Catherine C. attended Dalhousie University, Dalhousie University.
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