Atty. Howard E. MacKichan

Atty. Howard E. MacKichan

Practising extensively in the area of debt capital markets, Howard MacKichan's primary focus is on private placements by US and Canadian institutional investors in the Canadian energy and resources market. Funds have been placed in Canadian and US dollars, Euros and Pounds Sterling.

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Profile Summary

About Howard E. MacKichan at a glance

Howard E. MacKichan is a business attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Practising extensively in the area of debt capital markets, Howard MacKichan's primary focus is on private placements by US and Canadian institutional investors in the Canadian energy and resources market
  • Funds have been placed in Canadian and US dollars, Euros and Pounds Sterling
  • Mr. MacKichan has been a fellow of the American College of Investment Counsel since 1992, one of only a few Canadian members, and was a member of the committee developing the ACIC's model form agreements
  • He has strong relationships with the North American life insurance companies and investment bankers active in this area
  • Mr. MacKichan also represents a broad range of financial institutions and major and intermediate corporations in their capital markets transactions, including large syndicated loans, bridge finance, project finance, structured finance, club deals and complex intercreditor agreements, from structuring to closing
  • In addition, Howard has led the successful workout and restructuring of several intermediate exploration and production companies on behalf of their cross-border institutional noteholders
  • With his strong restructuring team, Mr. MacKichan has also been involved in some of the major workout transactions in the energy space
  • Whether acting for borrowers or lenders, Mr. MacKichan's practical and commercial approach, coupled with the technical know-how drawn from many years of practice in the cross-border arena, drives the successful completion of complex financing transactions

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Howard E. MacKichan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard E. MacKichan 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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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Howard E. MacKichan's law office located?
Howard E. MacKichan's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard E. MacKichan handle?
Howard E. MacKichan focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
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What awards or recognition has Howard E. MacKichan received?
Howard E. MacKichan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026

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