Blaney McMurtry Welcomes New Partner, Catherine DiMarco
Blaney McMurtry is pleased to announce that Catherine DiMarco has joined the firm with broad expertise in Commercial Litigation and Construction Law.
April 15, 2026
Partner announcement
Loopstra Nixon welcomes Michael Orlan as a Partner
January 6, 2025
Michael’s corporate practice is concentrated on securities, financings, mergers and acquisitions, mining law, and general corporate matters.
His background in Business Management, with a specialization in Finance, allows him to provide strategic, results-driven advice to his clients. Michael acts for a broad range of clients from large public and private companies to startups and sole proprietorships across a diverse set of industries.
Clients value Michael’s practical, business-oriented approach, entrusting him with their growth strategies, corporate governance, regulatory and stock exchange compliance, and day-to-day business needs. Michael is known for delivering clear, actionable guidance in complex legal environments, consistently tailoring solutions to the distinct needs of each client.
Before joining Loopstra Nixon, Michael spent 5 years working in a large full-service firm in downtown Toronto.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing golf, basketball, and squash, and spending time with family.
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Loopstra Nixon LLP is a full-service Canadian law firm known for its practical, business-first approach to legal advice. For more than 50 years, the firm has worked alongside entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and individuals on matters where judgment, experience, and responsiveness matter. The firm is built around close client relationships and a clear understanding of how legal issues intersect with business realities. Ranking in Chambers, Legal 500, Lexpert and Best Lawyers Canada, our lawyers are frequently engaged in complex, time-sensitive, and high-stakes matters and are trusted to deliver clear advice, sound strategy, and decisive execution.
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