Atty. Crispin J. Arthur

Atty. Crispin J. Arthur

Crispin is the Administrative Partner of the Calgary office and practices in the areas of business law, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and energy. He advises clients on corporate finance, public and private M&A, corporate reorganizations, and governance matters across a range of industries, including oil and gas, oilfield services, mining, power, and manufacturing.

Calgary Calgary 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Crispin J. Arthur at a glance

Crispin J. Arthur is a business, m&a, securities, and energy attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Crispin is the Administrative Partner of the Calgary office and practices in the areas of business law, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and energy
  • He advises clients on corporate finance, public and private M&A, corporate reorganizations, and governance matters across a range of industries, including oil and gas, oilfield services, mining, power, and manufacturing
  • Crispin has significant experience with corporate finance and securities transactions, including public and private debt and equity financings, venture and private equity investments, initial public offerings, business combinations, and stock exchange listings
  • He frequently acts as counsel to boards of directors and special committees on change-of-control transactions, including takeover bids, plans of arrangement, amalgamations, asset transactions, and equity infusions
  • Crispin also regularly advises directors and senior management on a wide range of corporate governance and regulatory matters

Practice Areas Explained

Crispin J. Arthur's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Crispin J. Arthur handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Crispin J. Arthur is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alberta →

Securities Law

Crispin J. Arthur is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Alberta →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Crispin J. Arthur

Where is Crispin J. Arthur's law office located?
Crispin J. Arthur's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Lawson Lundell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Crispin J. Arthur handle?
Crispin J. Arthur focuses on business, m&a, securities, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Crispin J. Arthur practiced law?
Crispin J. Arthur has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
How can I contact Crispin J. Arthur for a consultation?
You can contact Crispin J. Arthur directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Crispin J. Arthur received?
Crispin J. Arthur's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Corporate Mid-Market, and Corporate Commercial Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024: Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Special Edition 2024: Finance and M&A Guide
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Special Edition 2016, 2020: Leading Canadian Lawyers in Energy
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 1998

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