Craig Leggatt

Craig has a diverse practice in corporate, commercial and securities litigation with a focus on commercial and shareholder disputes and securities related investigations and enforcement proceedings.  His practise also includes assisting private companies with commercial transactions and corporate governance matters such as annual general meetings, directors meetings, corporate filings and shareholder agreements. Finally, because of Craig’s background as a Crown Attorney, he also assists individuals and companies involved in criminal and quasi-criminal proceeds.  

Experience

Craig has worked in a number of different capacities in the capital markets for over 15 years.  His capital markets experience encompasses investigations and enforcement with the ASC; senior compliance experience with full service investment dealers and an institutional boutique; and corporate finance experience in the venture capital markets wherein Craig was responsible for junior market deals valued in excess of $100 million. Prior to entering the capital markets he was a Crown Attorney and had responsibility for numerous major criminal prosecutions in Toronto and Calgary ranging from sophisticated frauds and robbery files to murder prosecutions.  

Memberships and Qualifications

Member of the Law Society of Alberta (1997)

Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (1991)

Completed numerous professional development courses and has been registered as an officer with a number of investment dealers having obtained his PDO designation in 2001. 

Education

University of Waterloo – Bachelor of Arts, Hons. (Political Science) (1986)

Queen’s University – Bachelor of Laws (1989)

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