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Law Society of Alberta, Year of Call 2021

Juris Doctor (Great Distinction), Bronze Medalist, University of Saskatchewan, 2018

Bachelor of Commerce – Finance (Great Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2018

Ashton’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law where he combines his business and legal expertise to provide clear guidance, pragmatic advice, and actionable solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ashton specializes in advising start-ups, emerging and high growth companies, accelerators, investors, large operating companies and listed issuers from formation and financing through to commercialization and exit.

As an active participant in the cleantech ecosystem, Ashton routinely supports clients in their mission to create sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to global challenges. Ashton advises on a range of emerging technologies providing value-added solutions tailored to the stage and needs of the business. As an advisor at the forefront of the industry, Ashton employs a rigorous approach while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to help clients navigate the complexities of a comprehensive cleantech market transformation.

Ashton assists clients with efficiently navigating the challenges of capital financing to move their business strategy forward. His experience includes securities offerings, exempt market financings, prospectus offerings, private equity and venture capital financings, debt financings, securities law compliance, disclosure obligations, Capital Pool Company qualifying transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of shares and assets, corporate governance, and various general corporate and commercial matters.