ABOUT
Talal has more than 15 years experience in the finance industry. His primary focus is on international and domestic M&A, public and private offerings of debt and equity, MBO's, LBO's recapitalizations, spin-offs, venture capital and private equity transactions, as well as general corporate representation.
He has represented international and domestic public companies, emerging growth corporations, venture capital funds and private equity funds in a broad array of industries including: telecommunications, banking, insurance, high-tech, e-commerce, pharmaceutical and medical delivery, energy, business process outsourcing and manufacturing.
Talal represents companies in all aspects of corporate transactions, including: formations, equity and debt financing, stock sales, secondary transactions, license and intellectual property technology agreements, and asset sales. He counsels venture funds, individual investors, and angel investors with regard to investment transactions and partnership formations.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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International and Domestic M&A
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Public and private offerings of debt and equity
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MBO's, LBO's recapitalizations & spin-offs
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Venture capital and private equity transactions
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Counsels venture funds, individual investors, and angel investors with regard to investment transactions and partnership formations
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Haircuts 4 Hunger
An annual cut-a-thon event to raise funds for The Community Kitchen Program, dedicated to ending child poverty in Calgary, AB. The annual event provides haircuts, among the services, at a discounted rate with 100% of the proceeds going to CKP. The programs they have built help adults, children and families to eat healthier, at a lower cost, learning how to cut the grocery bills and most importantly how to keep these healthy habits throughout their lifetime. Children are the future, which is why they teach our next generation about nutrition, smart grocery shopping, how to read a food label, safety with knives, cross contamination, and even proper etiquette. These children will obtain information and hopefully keep it with them as they grow, influencing the following generations and in turn, lowering the hunger population in this city.
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids
Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) is all about children and food security. They are a registered charity that uses every $2 donated to provide one meal to children in schools and less fortunate families. BB4CK has a kitchen where they prepare and cook food and where children can dine during the day. They are partnered with some local businesses that help them raise funds.
Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, AB & N.W.T Chapter
Among the best Calgary charities, the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada – Alberta Chapter is the best for children with critical illnesses. They help three children achieve a dream daily. They bring hope to children by granting them a wish and giving them something to look forward to. Children’s Wish Foundation is a part of the larger organisation, Make a Wish, that aims to provide children with limitless choices for their wishes.
Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation
Since 1993, the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) has been the best charity for wild animals in need of rescue and rehabilitation. After helping the rescued animals, they bring them back to the wild where they truly belong. This registered and non-profit initiative is funded entirely by donations, so they need every bit of financial support you can give. You can donate for their cause or adopt an animal to help them recover before being released back to the wild.
Calgary Youth Justice Society
Calgary Youth Justice Society engages communities with young people to foster choices and opportunities that build upon their strengths, diverting them from crime. They connect adult volunteers in a positive way with young people who are at risk of or have involvement with the criminal justice system. Their approach is always strength focused, seeing beyond what’s wrong to nurture what’s strong. Their impact is young people who feel valued and supported to be a part of our community in a meaningful way.
Children’s Link
Children’s Link provides a safe and supportive environment for people to share their diverse stories and express their needs. Their staff members actively listen with understanding and compassion and use our knowledge and lived experiences with special needs to provide families and professionals with valuable resource options.
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
The Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2009 by the Government of Alberta to protect and promote natural ecosystems. The Alberta Ecotrust Foundation provides many services, such as providing conservation programs, land protection and ecological education. This organization is also involved with public policy discussions around environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity and sustainability.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Launched multiple local & international businesses
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Continuously contributes to local non-profits and programs that make a difference in our city