Michael Orlan

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Bio

Michael is a corporate lawyer with a broad business law practice primarily focused on securities, corporate and commercial law, financings, M&A, and mining law.

Michael has extensive experience advising public and private securities issuers on capital markets transactions, private placements, debt and equity financings, stock exchange and regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure, and corporate governance matters. His practice also includes the negotiation and drafting of prospectuses, circulars, shareholder agreements, share and asset purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.

With a background in Business Management specializing in Finance, Michael provides strategic, results-driven advice to a diverse client base, including public and private companies, investors, startups, and sole proprietorships across various industries. Clients value his practical, business-oriented approach, entrusting him with their growth strategies, and day-to-day business needs. He is known for delivering clear, actionable guidance in complex legal environments and tailoring solutions to the distinct needs of each client. Before joining Loopstra Nixon, Michael practiced at a large full-service firm in downtown Toronto, advising on corporate transactions across multiple sectors.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing golf, basketball, and squash, and spending time with family.

Education

  • The University of Western Ontario, BMOS Specialization in Finance and Administration
  • The University of Western Ontario, JD 

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario

Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • PDAC
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association