Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to welcome Mark Ricketts as a partner in the Calgary Banking and Finance group. Mark brings over a decade of experience with respect to secured financing transactions, with a focus on real estate secured lending, including construction financing, term financing and CMHC financing for fee simple, leasehold and subleasehold estates. As part of Mark’s banking and financial services practice, he regularly advises banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, as well as borrowers, on a broad range of matters.

“Joining Dentons represents an exciting new chapter of my career,” said Mark Ricketts. “I am incredibly enthusiastic about collaborating with such dynamic teams across Canada to drive our clients’ successes and contribute to the Firm’s growth in the Alberta market.”

“We are delighted to welcome Mark to our leading finance team, said Ryan Middleton, National Leader of the Banking and Finance group. “Mark’s extensive real estate secured lending expertise, combined with his private practice and in-house experience, will be an excellent addition to our client service offerings.”

In addition to his banking and finance practice, Mark also practices in the area of real estate, regularly acting for real estate developers, brokers, purchasers, vendors, property owners, tenants, lenders and borrowers in an array of financial services matters. Over the years, Mark has accumulated considerable knowledge with large-scale mixed-use development projects, in addition to successfully advising on a broad range of complex development matters in connection to the incorporation and operation of strata lot subdivisions.

George Tai, Calgary Managing Partner, added, As Canada’s Global Law Firm, our strategic growth reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our clients across various industries. By attracting top talent like Mark Ricketts, who brings a substantial expertise and deep connections in the Calgary market, we enhance the exceptional value to our clients while reinforcing our position as a leader in the Alberta legal landscape.”

Learn more about Dentons’ Banking and Finance and Real Estate groups, which have both earned outstanding reputations as leaders in Canada’s legal and business landscape.

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