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Andrew Burt, Partner | Banking & Finance

Andrew Burt

Partner Fasken
I bring both a legal and business perspective to helping clients solve their unique challenges.
Jurisdiction Alberta, 2015
Language(s) English
Office(s) Calgary
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Overview

Andrew Burt is a banking & finance lawyer in Fasken’s Calgary office advising a wide range of borrowers and lenders in debt financing transactions including acquisition financing, project financing, asset-based lending, first and second lien credit facilities and bridge loans. Andrew advises clients in a variety of industries including oil and gas, insurance and real estate. 

Andrew has experience advising clients in the areas of corporate finance, M&A, private equity and venture capital, private M&A, banking and finance, and corporate governance.

Having obtained an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, Andrew brings both a legal and business perspective to client matters. 

Achievements

  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as Lawyer to Watch in Banking and Financial Institutions, Lexpert 2026
  • Recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Alberta, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in Real Estate Law in Alberta, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026
  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Calgary, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024

Experience

  • Acera Insurance Services Ltd. and Navacord Corp. merge to form one of Canada’s largest privately held insurance, employee benefits and wealth advisory firms, [Deal - Acera Insurance Services Ltd.], Acera Insurance Services Ltd. and Navacord Corp. merge to form one of the largest privately held insurance, employee benefits and wealth advisory firms in Canada.
  • South West Terminal Ltd. acquires minority interest in Independent Crop Inputs and the parties form Joint Venture to operate a retail agribusiness at Whitla, Alberta, [Deal - Independent Crop Inputs Inc.], Powering a strategic agribusiness joint venture: independent crop inputs and south west terminal unite in Alberta
  • CWB Maxium Financial Inc. provides financing for Grey Wolf Animal Health Corp.'s C$22.5 million acquisition of The Compounding Pharmacy of Manitoba, [Deal - CWB Maxium Financial Inc.], CWB Maxium Financial Inc. provided acquisition financing to Grey Wolf Animal Health Corp. to facilitate its C$22.5 million acquisition of The Compounding Pharmacy of Manitoba.
  • The Megill - Stephenson Company Limited closes strategic investment in Sonoma Capital Corp., [Deal - Sonoma Capital Corp.], The Megill - Stephenson Company Limited invests in Sonoma Capital Corp.
  • Acera completes acquisition of Green Benefits Group Inc., [Deal - Acera Insurance Services Ltd.], Acera Insurance Services Ltd. expands Acera Benefits division through acquisition of Green Benefits Group Inc.
  • Acera completes acquisition of M.E.F. Services Ltd, [Deal - Acera Insurance Services Ltd.], Acera Insurance expands Acera Benefits division through acquisition of M.E.F. Services Ltd.
  • MI Petro Construction and Supply Inc. announces sale of its construction division to Evolve Energy Construction Ltd., [Deal - MI Petro Construction and Supply Inc.], MI Petro Construction and Supply Inc. sells its construction division to Evolve Energy Construction Ltd.
  • JAM Accounting Group LLP acquires the assets of John H.C. Pinsent Professional Corporation, [Deal - JAM Accounting Group LLP], JAM Accounting Group LLP acquires the assets of John H.C. Pinsent Professional Corporation.
  • Acera completes acquisition of KRS Insurance Brokers Inc., [Deal - Acera Insurance Services Ltd.], Acera Insurance Services Ltd. expands through acquisition of KRS Insurance Brokers Inc.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD/MBA University of Calgary
  • B Comm Dalhousie University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Canadian Bar Association, Business Law Section
  • Member Canadian Bar Association
  • Member Law Society of Alberta
  • Member Canadian Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Knowledge

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Speaking Engagements

  • How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process, 5/2/2024
  • How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process, 4/13/2023
Co-Presenter How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process Business Transitions Forum Alberta location location Calgary, AB
Co-Presenter How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process Business Transitions Forum location location Calgary, AB