Derek Baker Associate | Calgary

Transactions representative of Derek’s practice include the following:

• A Canadian financial institution in its financing of a limited partnership to fund the construction of a 75-megawatt solar power generation project in Alberta

• A Canadian financial institution in its C$39-million financing of a renewable energy subsidiary to fund the construction of a 29.5-megawatt solar generation project

• An international renewable energy developer in its leases with various agricultural landowners for the construction of its solar project

• A receiver of an insolvent commercial landlord in its ongoing leasing matters with various tenants of a commercial office building

• A major wholesale retailer in its acquisitions of lands across Alberta for the development of additional wholesale stores and related facilities

• A Canadian financial services company in its C$10-million financing of a Canadian business specializing in the sale of pre-owned vehicles

• An international transportation company in its acquisition of transit and motorcoach business lines from another transportation provider that operates across Canada

• A private developer in its acquisition and financing of an office tower in downtown Calgary to be converted into residential rental units

• A North American waste management company, through its Canadian subsidiary, on its acquisition of 30 energy waste treatment and disposal facilities in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan for C$1.075-billion

While at law school, Derek received the following awards for his outstanding academic achievements and pro-bono contributions:

• Terry J. Wuester Graduation Award in Law (Highest Distinction) – 2022

• Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award (University of Victoria’s Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) Chapter) – 2021

• Professor Jim Ellis Memorial Prize in International Business – 2021

• Cook Roberts Scholarship in Business Associations – 2021

Derek is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Calgary Bar Association.