Virgil has been a trusted business adviser and advocate for his corporate clients for over 30 years. Whether a company wants to go public, complete a reverse takeover or restructuring, access U.S. capital markets through an ADR/ADS listing or other cross-border financing or listing, or execute a tax-driven spin-off, Virgil makes it happen with efficiency and precision while providing exceptional client service. His clients appreciate his commitment to giving sensible, commercial solutions to the challenges that arise at all stages of complex business transactions. His strong network enables him to connect clients with opportunities and make strategic introductions, especially in the financial, mining, and business sectors. He regularly advises Canadian issuers on cross-border capital markets transactions, including ADR/ADS structures and Nasdaq and NYSE listings, helping companies navigate Canadian and U.S. securities requirements while expanding access to U.S. investors.
Prior to joining Cozen O'Connor, Virgil was a partner with one of Western Canada's leading law firms, where he concentrated his practice on complex corporate restructurings, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings, go public transactions, mining transactions and corporate governance matters. His experience includes advising companies on innovative cross-border listing structures designed to access U.S. public markets. He also served in several key leadership roles, including co-chairing the capital markets, securities, mergers and acquisitions practice, chairing the U.S. practice, the mining practice, and the venture capital and emerging company services practice, and co-chairing the family office practice. His experience serving on several corporate advisory boards provides him with unique insight into capitalizing on market opportunities and overcoming challenges.
Virgil earned his B.Com. in finance and accounting from the University of Alberta and his L.L.B. from the University of British Columbia.