Background
Derrick Armstrong is a partner and head of the Securities and Capital Markets Group in the Calgary office. Mr. Armstrong attended the University of Calgary where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary in 1977. In 1980, he graduated from the University of Alberta with an LL.B. and was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1981. He is listed in the 2008 Lexpert / American Lawyer Media Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada in the Corporate Mid-market practice area.
Areas of Practice
- Securities
- International Oil & Gas
- Corporate Finance
- Commercial Transactions
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.
Professional and Community Activities
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, TSX Venture Advisory Board
- Has spoken at public forums on various securities law issues in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary and other centres to various groups, including lawyers, accountants, regulators and businessmen.
