Dentons announced it has welcomed Mark Ricketts as a partner in the Calgary Banking and Finance group. Ricketts brings over a decade of experience in secured financing transactions, with a focus on real estate secured lending, including construction financing, term financing, and CMHC financing for fee simple, leasehold, and sub-leasehold estates. As part of Ricketts’ banking and financial services practice, he regularly advises banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions, and borrowers, on a broad range of matters.
Along with his banking and finance practice, Ricketts also practices in the area of real estate, acting for real estate developers, brokers, purchasers, vendors, property owners, tenants, lenders, and borrowers in an array of financial services matters. And over the years, Ricketts accumulated considerable knowledge of large-scale mixed-use development projects, along with successfully advising on a broad range of complex development matters in connection to the incorporation and operation of strata lot subdivisions.
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“Joining Dentons represents an exciting new chapter of my career. I am incredibly enthusiastic about collaborating with such dynamic teams across Canada to drive our clients’ successes and contribute to the Firm’s growth in the Alberta market.”
- Mark Ricketts
“We are delighted to welcome Mark to our leading finance team. Mark’s extensive real estate secured lending expertise, combined with his private practice and in-house experience, will be an excellent addition to our client service offerings.”
- Ryan Middleton, National Leader of the Banking and Finance group
“As Canada’s Global Law Firm, our strategic growth reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our clients across various industries. By attracting top talent like Mark Ricketts, who brings a substantial expertise and deep connections in the Calgary market, we enhance the exceptional value to our clients while reinforcing our position as a leader in the Alberta legal landscape.”
- George Tai, Calgary Managing Partner
