Mark Dolan

About Mark

Mark is a partner in the firm’s corporate/commercial practice group. His practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, commercial real estate, and complex secured lending. Mark’s practice spans a diverse range of industries, including agribusiness, real estate development, and finance, with a focus on delivering strategic solutions tailored to clients’ business objectives. He has extensive experience guiding clients through intricate M&A transactions, from deal structuring and negotiation to regulatory compliance and post-closing integration.

He also brings deep experience in secured lending, helping financial institutions and borrowers navigate the complexities of large-scale financing arrangements, security interests, and loan syndications. In the commercial real estate space, he works with developers, investors, and corporate clients on high-value acquisitions, sales, and leasing arrangements, ensuring that every transaction aligns with both immediate and long-term business goals.

Mark is the Managing Partner at Lakefield LLP, and is the President for the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch for 2024 – 2025. He has held numerous board positions and volunteers his time coaching youth sports and presenting on topics relating to corporate/commercial law. Mark was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada® in the field of Corporate Law.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Saskatchewan (2000)
• Bachelor of Laws, University of Saskatchewan (2003)
• Admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar (2004)
  

Memberships/Affiliations

• Director, Riverside Country Club
• President of the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch
• Past President, Saskatoon Crime Stoppers
• Past Director, Saskatoon Retriever Club
• Past Coach, Saskatoon Giants Midget AAA Baseball Club
• Member, Saskatoon Bar Association
• Member, Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch
• Member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan

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