Background
Derrick Armstrong is a senior legal counsel in our Calgary office and the regional leader of the Securities & Capital Markets Group. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1981 and obtained a LLB from the University of Alberta in 1980. Prior to attending law school he attended the University of Calgary where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1977.
Areas of Practice
· Securities
· International Oil and Gas
· Corporate Finance
· Commercial Transactions
Rankings and Recognitions
· Martindale-Hubbell BV® Distinguished™ 4.4 out of 5 Peer Review Rating
· Recognized in The 2011 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada (Corporate Mid-Market)
· Recognized in the 2011 Canadian LegalLexpert® Directory (Corporate Mid-Market)
Professional Experience
· Has practised securities and corporate law in Calgary since 1980, with particular emphasis on acting for companies and agents on public offerings, and acting for international oil and gas companies.
· Founded and managed the firm of Armstrong Perkins Hudson LLP, which merged with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in July 2002.
Published Work and Featured Appearances
· Derrick has spoken at public forums on various securities and corporate law issues in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary and other centres to various groups, including lawyers, accountants, regulators and businessmen
Professional and Community Activities
· Member, Law Society of Alberta
· Member, Canadian Bar Association