About Kevin
Kevin Ozubko: Strategic Legal Counsel for Complex Transactions
Kevin Ozubko is a highly accomplished corporate lawyer renowned for his strategic approach to closing complex deals across a broad spectrum of industries. He specializes in corporate, commercial, securities, and real estate matters, consistently delivering effective and efficient results for his clients. With a proven track record of success, Kevin’s clients – including Alberta’s most successful entrepreneurs, public companies, and leading developers – rely on his deep expertise and dedication to navigate even the most challenging transactions.
Kevin’s philosophy is centered on clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of achieving his clients’ objectives. He excels at pinpointing underlying business concerns and translating them into legally sound solutions, ensuring every deal is strategically positioned for success. He is particularly adept at handling time-sensitive real estate projects and complex business acquisitions, understanding the unique legal issues involved – such as foreign ownership and multi-jurisdictional land matters – with a discerning eye.
As a corporate lawyer, Kevin thrives on the breadth of transactional work he undertakes, managing deals from initial concept through to final execution. His experience encompasses commercial financings, merger and acquisition transactions, rigorous contractual negotiations, and private placements. He expertly handles corporate restructuring and reorganizations, shareholder agreements, and joint ventures, leveraging his knowledge to optimize outcomes. Furthermore, he provides counsel on commercial real estate, multi-family residential projects, franchising opportunities, and significant debt and equity financing arrangements. He actively contributes to the commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale construction projects, including condominium buildings, ensuring meticulous compliance and risk mitigation.
Kevin’s approach is characterized by practicality and speed; he swiftly identifies key priorities and develops strategies to move deals forward effectively. He’s known for working harder and smarter than the opposing legal teams, consistently striving for the best possible outcomes for his clients. His loyalty, dedication, and respectful treatment of everyone he meets are rooted in experiences gained throughout his career, including his formative years playing hockey with the Notre Dame Hounds and the Alberta Golden Bears with the University of Alberta.
Practice Areas:
Banking and Finance Law: Kevin possesses extensive experience in structuring and negotiating commercial financings, debt and equity agreements, and private placements, providing strategic support to clients across various industries.
Commercial Leasing Law: He provides comprehensive legal advice and representation regarding commercial lease agreements, encompassing negotiation, drafting, and dispute resolution.
Corporate Law: Kevin’s core expertise lies in all facets of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, corporate restructuring, and ongoing corporate governance.
Real Estate Law: Specializing in commercial and residential real estate transactions, Kevin handles property acquisitions, sales, development projects, and complex land use matters, with a particular focus on large-scale projects and business acquisitions involving real estate.
Litigation Support: Kevin provides robust litigation support including contract review, claims analysis, and advising on potential legal risks.
Negotiation & Drafting: He is skilled in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and disclosures.
Post-Closing Support: Kevin provides ongoing legal support and guidance to clients after a deal closes, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
Notable Experience: Kevin has successfully advised on numerous multi-million dollar transactions, including large commercial real estate projects, medium to large-sized business acquisitions and sales, and complex financing arrangements. He has a strong understanding of the unique legal challenges associated with foreign ownership and multi-jurisdictional land issues, particularly in the Alberta real estate market.
Awards & Recognition:
Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Commercial Leasing Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Best Lawyers® in Canada, 2019 - 2021
Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2019
Education & Credentials:
- Bar Admissions: Alberta
- Education: Juris Doctor, [Law School Details Here - Omitted for Production Data]
Kevin Ozubko is committed to providing his clients with exceptional legal services and achieving their business goals. He prides himself on building strong, long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of his clients’ needs.