Michael Saliken

Partner

Calgary
[email protected]
403.232.9600

Michael leads deal teams and acts as a trusted advisor in the energy, technology, and life sciences industries. Whether a startup or large-cap business, Michael develops close and trusting business relationships and is passionate to provide high-value and timely support. Michael is a member of BLG's M&A steering committee and its Medtech steering committee. Michael is a passionate board member and supporter of top 10 impact charity CUPS, based in Calgary, Alberta.

Michael received his law degree from the University of Alberta. Prior to attending law school, Michael obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance) with distinction from the Haskayne School of Business. He has worked in BLG's securities and capital markets group for 15 years.

Michael provides legal services through a Law Corporation.

Experience

  • Act for Psygen Industries in respect of Series A preferred share financing in 2024
  • Act for Altalink in respect of the issuance of $325mm Senior Secured Notes in 2024
  • Act for Arcus Power in respect of Series A-2 preferred share financing in 2024
  • Act for Ayrton Energy in respect of Seed Series preferred share financing in 2024
  • Act for University of Alberta Innovation Fund in respect of various financing and investment matters in 2024
  • META Growth Corp. in its $10MM financing and $80MM merger with High Tide Inc. in 2020
  • Energy services company in its $21MM M&A acquisition in 2020
  • Sansero Life Sciences Inc. in its merger with CannaGlobal Canada Co Inc., and private placement financing, in 2020
  • ResolvMD Inc. in respect of its convertible debenture financing, common share financing and medical software company acquisition in 2020
  • Energy services company in its $33MM debt financing in 2020
  • Psygen Labs Inc. in its private placements and $9MM merger to become Psygen Industries Ltd. in 2020
  • LaSanta Botanicals Ltd. in its private equity financing in 2020
  • Token Naturals Ltd. in its private placement financings in 2020
  • Habitat Life Sciences Inc. in its convertible debenture financing in 2020

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Calgary Bar Association
  • Board member, CUPS

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer, BLG Reads to Kids Program
  • Member, BLG’s Student Committee
  • Board Member and advisor to various companies and NPOs in Alberta

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (Mergers and Acquisitions Law)

Bar Admission & Education

  • Alberta, 2009
  • LLB, University of Alberta, 2008
  • BComm, University of Calgary, 2005