Galen's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and related corporate and securities matters, with an emphasis on transactions in the investment management and financial services sectors. He advises on public and private M&A, strategic investments and corporate finance transactions, including in regulated and cross‑border contexts.
Galen is also recognized by Chambers Canada for his gaming and licensing practice and regularly advises land‑based and online gaming operators and suppliers on transactional, regulatory and licensing matters.
Before joining BLG, Galen worked for a specialized fixed income manager and Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Experience
- Counsel to Guardian Capital Group Limited in its $1.67 billion go-private transaction with Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.
- PayBright Inc., one of Canada’s leading buy-now-pay-later providers, in connection with its $340 million acquisition by Affirm, Inc., a leading U.S.-based “buy now, pay later” platform.
- Lakeshore Securities Inc. in acquisition of Lyons Asset Management Inc.
- Northland Power Inc. in completion of $990 million bought deal equity offering.
- Representing Eight Capital and Canaccord Genuity Corp. in WeedMD Inc. $17.25 million bought deal offering
- Counsel to Guardian Capital Group Limited in its $1.67 billion go-private transaction with Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.
- PayBright Inc., one of Canada’s leading buy-now-pay-later providers, in connection with its $340 million acquisition by Affirm, Inc., a leading U.S.-based “buy now, pay later” platform.
- Lakeshore Securities Inc. in acquisition of Lyons Asset Management Inc.
- Northland Power Inc. in completion of $990 million bought deal equity offering.
- Representing Eight Capital and Canaccord Genuity Corp. in WeedMD Inc. $17.25 million bought deal offering
