May 07 2026
The M&A Club is proud to announce the launch of its Edmonton chapter, becoming the organization’s 18th chapter across Canada and continuing the Club’s expansion within the Canadian M&A community. The new Edmonton chapter will bring together professionals involved in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, lending, legal advisory, accounting, valuation, and transaction services through high-quality discussions and curated networking opportunities.
Over the past several years, the M&A Club has built a strong national network of dealmakers and advisors across Canada. The launch of the Edmonton chapter marks another important milestone in the Club’s continued growth and commitment to fostering meaningful connections within regional M&A ecosystems.
As with all M&A Club chapters, the Edmonton community will provide a platform for relationship-building, knowledge sharing, and practical discussions among professionals actively involved in the dealmaking environment.
The chapter will be co-led by two highly respected professionals in the Alberta market:
Danny A. Wakeling
Partner, Co-Leader of the National Mergers and Acquisitions Group, Dentons
Danny Wakeling is a partner in Dentons’ Corporate group and co-leader of the firm’s national Mergers and Acquisitions group in Canada. His practice consists of broad-based transactional work with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance.
Known for his enthusiasm and ability to deliver exceptional results for his clients, Danny represents a range of public and private companies in share and asset transactions, strategic investments, capital raising initiatives, as well as general corporate and governance matters.
Gavin A. Millan
Partner, Miller Thomson LLP
Gavin focuses on advancing his clients’ business objectives through a practical approach to corporate and transactional matters. He advises companies ranging from closely held family enterprises to multinational organizations on acquisitions, divestitures, and financing transactions.
Drawing on extensive experience in deal structuring and negotiation, he helps clients manage risk, allocate liability, and complete transactions efficiently. Gavin’s work spans multiple industries, with particular experience in aviation and commercial real estate. Whether facilitating the sale of aircraft and other assets or guiding a business acquisition, he ensures each matter supports his clients’ broader commercial strategies and operational goals.
The Edmonton chapter will officially launch on June 23, 2026, with its inaugural lunch meeting hosted at Dentons’ Edmonton office in Stantec Tower.
The first session will feature David Murray from Gallagher, who will present on Representation & Warranty Insurance (RWI) and underwriting considerations in M&A transactions, providing practical insights into transactional risk management and current market practices.
The M&A Club looks forward to building a strong and active M&A community in Edmonton and throughout Alberta, while continuing to expand its national network of M&A professionals coast to coast.
