Meet the Team at Heighington Law
David D. Heighington
Barrister and Solicitor
David D. Heighington has been practising law in Alberta for almost twenty-five years. David advises public and private corporations in a wide range of industries regarding mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, initial public offerings, commercial transactions, and corporate governance matters.
David received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Victoria in 1993 and his LLB. (Hons.) from the University of Durham, England in 1997. He was called to the Bar in Alberta in 2000. Mr. Heighington is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, Canadian Bar Association and Calgary Bar Association.
David read for his law degree at Durham Law School, one of the oldest collegiate law schools in England and a world leader in legal education, with a QS Ranking as one of the top 50 law schools in the world. At Durham, David received an outstanding legal education, which was the impetus for launching Heighington Law in 2000.
Early on, David gained a strong reputation for serving the practical needs of junior public company clients for reasonable fees and excellent service. His winning personality and expertise were soon recognized with appointments to numerous corporate boards in the early years, which quickly exploded into a thriving law practice advising national businesses on all aspects of initial public offerings and stock exchange listings. Serving as a director, officer, and founder of many public and private companies for over 25 years, David has developed excellent knowledge of the financial and legal requirements necessary to being a successful public company. In his law practice he draws upon his many years of experience in business, both in the public and the private sectors.
Education
University of Durham, Durham, England LLB. (Hons.) – 1997
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia BA – 1993
David received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Victoria in 1993 and his LLB. (Hons.) from the University of Durham, England in 1997. He was called to the Bar in Alberta in 2000. Mr. Heighington is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, Canadian Bar Association and Calgary Bar Association.
David read for his law degree at Durham Law School, one of the oldest collegiate law schools in England and a world leader in legal education, with a QS Ranking as one of the top 50 law schools in the world. At Durham, David received an outstanding legal education, which was the impetus for launching Heighington Law in 2000.
Early on, David gained a strong reputation for serving the practical needs of junior public company clients for reasonable fees and excellent service. His winning personality and expertise were soon recognized with appointments to numerous corporate boards in the early years, which quickly exploded into a thriving law practice advising national businesses on all aspects of initial public offerings and stock exchange listings. Serving as a director, officer, and founder of many public and private companies for over 25 years, David has developed excellent knowledge of the financial and legal requirements necessary to being a successful public company. In his law practice he draws upon his many years of experience in business, both in the public and the private sectors.
Education
University of Durham, Durham, England LLB. (Hons.) – 1997
University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia BA – 1993
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Norma Salem
Senior Paralegal
Norma Salem has been an integral part of Heighington Law for more than 15 years and works as senior paralegal with a primary focus on corporate and securities law matters, private placements, continuous disclosure obligations, and various other securities law matters including providing assistance on prospectus filings, financings, SEDI filings, annual and special shareholder meetings and SEDAR filings. Norma joined Heighington Law in 2006 after working at a large international firm.
Norma conducts, coordinates, reviews and prepares all necessary disclosure for our publicly listed clients. Norma also prepares prospectuses and reverse take-over disclosure documents for all types of public listing transactions. Norma adds value for her clients by blending her knowledge in corporate law, corporate finance and stock exchange policies to provide the client with the proper information required for completing a transaction.
Education
Paralegal Diploma, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2000
Norma conducts, coordinates, reviews and prepares all necessary disclosure for our publicly listed clients. Norma also prepares prospectuses and reverse take-over disclosure documents for all types of public listing transactions. Norma adds value for her clients by blending her knowledge in corporate law, corporate finance and stock exchange policies to provide the client with the proper information required for completing a transaction.
Education
Paralegal Diploma, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2000
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Dawn Truant
Senior Administrator and Accounting
Dawn has worked with the firm since 2010 and is responsible for the preparation of transactional documents and performing legal administrative duties, with a primary focus on corporate and securities law matters. Dawn is also responsible for helping prepare the firm’s accounting records and the corporate records of our clients, as well as assisting with various securities transactions for both public and private companies. As a former school teacher, Dawn has strong written and oral communication training and is highly valued for her editorial and grammatical skills.
Education
University of Victoria, Bachelor of Education – 1993
Education
University of Victoria, Bachelor of Education – 1993
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Nicholas Heighington
Case Researcher and Document Administrator
Nick works with Heighington Law during the summer months and part-time throughout the year as a case law researcher and provides general administrative support. Nick has gained practical exposure to the legal profession and opportunity to gain hands on experience within various practice areas. When not working at Heighington law, Nick is a hardworking and enthusiastic university student working towards a B.Com in Finance.
Education
University of Lethbridge, Alberta – 3rd year Business Student.
Education
University of Lethbridge, Alberta – 3rd year Business Student.