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Gavin A. Millan

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Gavin prioritizes his clients’ goals through a dynamic and pragmatic approach to corporate and transaction structuring. Working with corporations of all sizes—from closely held family enterprises to multinational industry leaders—Gavin 's expertise and steady guidance helps clients anticipate complexities and navigate intricate transactions seamlessly.

With a strategic and solution-oriented mindset, Gavin advises regional, national and international private businesses on acquisitions, divestitures and financing transactions. He has extensive experience structuring deals, negotiating complex purchase agreements to properly allocate liability, and executing transactions with efficiency and precision. His multi-industry expertise spans various sectors, with a particular emphasis on aviation and commercial real estate. Whether facilitating the sale of aircraft and other assets or structuring a business acquisition, he ensures each transaction aligns with their broader business objectives and market positioning.

Gavin’s commitment to his clients extends beyond legal structuring—he takes the time to understand their business, competitive landscape and industry challenges. His global perspective allows him to deliver pragmatic, first-class solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. With a reputation for practical problem-solving and seamless execution, Gavin ensures clients navigate transactions smoothly while safeguarding their business interests.

Beyond his legal practice, Gavin is committed to professional leadership and community involvement. He is the past chair of the Canadian Bar Association (Northern Alberta) Business Law section and actively contributes to the legal profession. Currently, Gavin serves as a director and Vice-Chair of the Zebra Child Protection Centre, supporting its mission to provide a safe space for children and families in need. He is also fluent in English, Spanish and French.

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Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, JD, 2012

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The Vendor group on the sale of the shares of Pacific Northwest Moving (Yukon) Limited and it's subsidiaries to Mullen Group Ltd.
Private Purchaser in its acquisition of New Bombardier Global 7500 directly from the manufacturer
Hillcore Group in its acquisition of SITE Resource Group, a diverse service provider providing infrastructure, piling, foundation, environmental, and civil services in Western Canada and Puerto Rico
Hillcore Group in its acquisition of White Water Management, a leading fluid management business in Western Canada, and the business of its subsidiary, Catalyst Production Systems
Private Purchaser in its acquisition of a Bombardier Challenger 650
Private Purchaser in its acquisition of a Bombardier Challenger 350
Private Purchaser in its acquisition of a new Bell 429 from the manufacturer
Private Purchaser in its acquisition of a Textron Hawker 800XP
Private Seller in its sale of a Cessna Citation Sovereign
Private Purchaser in its acquisition of a fleet of Bell 412 and Airbus AS350 helicopters
Pet Planet, Pet Planet Franchise and PETSLink Distribution, in its sale of its franchising business to affiliates of Resilient Management
Hillcore Group in its acquisition of CEDA, a leading service provider specialized in providing industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services in Western Canada
Drayden Insurance Ltd. in the sale of all of its shares to McDougall Insurance Brokers Limited ("McDougall"), a subsidiary of Definity Financial Corporation, for $208-million.
 
Hillcore Management Corporation in closing the acquisition of Midlite Construction Ltd. and its subsidiary TND Rentals & Supplies Ltd. by way of Share Purchase
Norwesco Canada Ltd. in its $8.75-million acquisition of  Xactics International Inc. 
Powell Industries, Inc. in the sale of its Canadian valve subsidiary to Tundra Process Solutions Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wajax Corporation

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