Francis R. Allen, Lawyer
Contributing Editor, Conference Speaker
Federated Press Contributions
| Contributing Editor, Corporate Governance (CG) 2000– |
| Speaker, "Take-Overs" Mergers & Acquisitions Session, Corporate Summit, Toronto, November 29-30, 1995 |
| Speaker, "Advising Directors in Mergers & Acquisitions" Board Reengineering Session, Corporate Summit, Toronto, December 3-5, 1996 |
Biography
| Born 3 February 1951 |
| Educated University of Toronto B.A. 1973; York University M.B.A. 1975; Osgoode Hall Law School of York University LL.B. 1978 |
| Co-Managing Partner (Calgary Office), Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt 1995– |
| Now with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP |
| Partner with present firm 1985-88; 1990– |
| General Counsel, Ontario Securities Commission 1988-90 |
| Executive Director, Ontario Securities Commission 1989 |
| Called to the Bars of Ontario 1980 and Alberta 1996 |
| Articled with present firm 1978-79 |
| Member, Canadian Bar Association-Ontario Subcommittee on Financial Institutions; Securities Advisory Committee to Ontario Securities Commission 1990-95; Securities Advisory Group to Financial Sector Policy Branch of Department of Finance (Canada) 1994–; American Bar Association; The Financial Services Institute; Program of Instruction for Lawyers Certificate, Harvard University; Institute of Corporate Directors; National Association of Corporate Directors |
| Secretary, Toronto Stock Exchange Committee on Corporate Governance |
| Member, Caledon Ski Club |
| Author, numerous articles on securities regulation and other topics |
| Speaker and teacher, conferences and seminars |
Practice Description
| Mr. Allen practises corporate law with emphasis on securities, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial services matters. |
Address
| Borden Ladner Gervais LLP |
| Scotia Plaza |
| 40 King Street West |
| Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y4 |
| Telephone: (403) 232-9575 and (416) 367-6158 |
| Telecopier: (403) 266-1395 and (416) 361-7077 |
| E-mail: fallen@blgcanada.com |
| Web: www.blgcanada.com |