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Brendan Sawatsky, Partner | Corporate/Commercial

Brendan Sawatsky

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Alberta, 2014
Language(s) English
Office(s) Calgary
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Overview

Brendan’s practice is focused on mergers, acquisitions and project development. Clients value Brendan for his experience acting for public and private companies on a broad range of complex transactions and commercial arrangements.

Frequently acting on domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, including share and asset purchases and sales, Brendan also advises on joint ventures, partnerships, project development and commercial arrangements and corporate reorganizations. With a primary focus on the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors, Brendan advises across a broad range of industries on general corporate and commercial matters. Brendan has also worked with clients to establish business relationships, joint ventures and partnerships with Indigenous-owned entities.

Leveraging his work with an international engineering, procurement, construction and management company prior to practicing law, clients benefit from Brendan’s understanding of the strategy, logistics and governance considerations inherent to large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.

Brendan is the Co-Leader of the Global Energy and Climate Group for the Alberta region.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Corporate Law in Alberta, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023
  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Corporate Law, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 to 2023

Experience

  • Compass Minerals International Inc. closes sale of Compass Minerals Wynyard Inc. to Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc., [Deal - Compass Minerals International Inc.], Fasken advised Compass Minerals International Inc. in its sale of Compass Minerals Wynyard Inc. which operates a sulphate of potash production facility in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, to Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc.
  • Bericap Holding GmbH completed the acquisition of Bericap Inc., [Deal - Bericap Holding GmbH], Acquisition of Bericap Inc. by Bericap Holding GmbH.
  • Absorb Software Inc. acquires Together (US) Inc. and Together Software Incorporated, [Deal - Absorb Software Inc.], Absorb Software Inc. acquires Together (US) Inc. and Together Software Incorporated
  • Student Transportation of Canada Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Pacific Western Transportation Ltd. and Diversified Transportation Ltd., completes sale of motorcoach and transit divisions, [Deal - Student Transportation of Canada Inc.], Student Transportation of Canada Inc. completes sale of motorcoach and transit divisions.
  • BURNCO completes acquisition of Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials from Brookfield, [Deal - BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.], Leading aggregate construction materials company acquires premier provider of high-quality limestone aggregates from Brookfield.
  • WSP Canada Inc. completes acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc., [Deal - WSP Canada Inc.], WSP Canada Inc. completes acquisition of Communica Public Affairs Inc.
  • HEALWELL AI Inc. completes acquisition of Intrahealth Systems Limited, [Deal - HEALWELL AI Inc.], HEALWELL AI Inc. completes acquisition of Intrahealth Systems Limited.
  • Transdev Canada acquires Patient Transport Services, [Deal - Transdev Canada Inc.], Acquisition of Patient Transport Services by Transdev Canada.
  • Transdev Canada Inc. announces closing of acquisition of Emergency Essentials Inc. o/a Patient Transport Services, [Deal - Transdev Canada Inc.], International mobility company acquires Manitoba Non-Emergency Medical transportation company.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Alberta
  • MSc, Engineering Clemson University
  • BA University of Calgary

Community involvement

  • Volunteer Calgary Legal Guidance
  • Board Of Directors Calgary Ski Club
  • Volunteer Pro Bono Law Alberta Queen's Bench Amicus Program

Memberships & Affiliations

Knowledge

  • Investing in Canadian LNG Part 2 – Key Commercial, Legal and Risk Allocation Issues, 5/28/2026
  • Investing in Canadian LNG Part 1 – Canadian LNG from a Global Perspective, 4/28/2026
  • Materiality Scrapes in Canadian M&A: More Than Meets the Eye?, 4/9/2026
  • Canadian Federal and Provincial Cleantech Funding Initiatives, 3/4/2026
  • Cutting a Gordian Knot – The Canada-Alberta Energy MOU and the Path Forward, 1/19/2026
  • Trends in Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) in North American Private M&A, 10/2/2025
  • Structuring Energy and Indigenous Equity Projects – Critical Legal and Tax Considerations, 7/22/2025
  • LOIs in M&A: Is New Boilerplate Needed After a Recent Ontario Ruling?, 6/19/2025
  • Fasken’s Guide to Earnouts in Private M&A, 4/1/2025
  • How the Moelis DGCL Amendments Moved Delaware and Canada (a Little) Closer Together: What U.S. Private Equity and Venture Capital Should Know, 2/26/2025

News

Speaking Engagements

  • Butterfly Transactions: A Corporate Divorce, 4/15/2025
  • Structuring New Energy Projects for All Stakeholders, 10/23/2024
  • Material Adverse Change Clauses and the Impact of COVID-19, 9/29/2020
Co-Presenter Butterfly Transactions: A Corporate Divorce CBA Alberta Branch location location Calgary, AB
Panelist Material Adverse Change Clauses and the Impact of COVID-19 Canadian Bar Association - Business Law South (Alberta) Section location location Calgary, AB