He joined the firm over two decades ago and co-leads its energy practice
Bennett Jones LLP has announced the appointment of Harinder Basra – partner and co-head of the firm’s energy practice group – as managing partner of the Calgary office.
Since articling with Bennett Jones at the beginning of his legal career, he has worked at the firm for more than 23 years.
“I am looking forward to working with Harinder as the newest member of our stellar managing partner team,” said Dominique Hussey, the firm’s chief executive officer, in the announcement. “He is widely admired by our clients and his leadership qualities are highly valued across the firm.”
“Harinder is a trusted advisor and experienced leader who brings sharp insight and unwavering focus to every client relationship,” said John Mercury, the firm’s executive chair and board chair, in the announcement.
“With his deep understanding of the energy sector and strategic mindset, Harinder is ideally suited to lead our Calgary office as we continue to deliver value and outstanding results for our clients,” Mercury added in the firm’s announcement.
Basra’s profile on the firm’s website provides more information on his professional and educational background.
More on Basra
Harinder Basra gives clients strategic advice on complex corporate and securities matters such as mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, shareholder activism, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.
He also assists clients with structuring and executing transactions, managing risk, and striving for their business objectives.
Basra’s M&A work includes representing buyers and sellers alike on takeover bids, plans of arrangement, and corporate reorganizations.
In the capital markets arena, he guides issuers and underwriters in navigating initial public offerings, secondary offerings, and new issues involving equity and debt securities in both Canadian and US markets.
Basra also advises on disclosure obligations, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and domestic and cross-border transactions.
His clients include public and private companies such as startups, private equity funds, investment banks, and multinational issuers listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, and New York Stock Exchange.
Basra handles major transactions in numerous industries and sectors, including energy, transportation, construction, and waste management.
He joined the Alberta bar in 2003. He obtained his BA (honours) from the University of Alberta in 2001 and his LLB from the University of Western Ontario in 2002.
