McKercher LLP

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law Corporate Law Securities Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Regina.

Biography

Dezarae Senft is a partner in the McKercher LLP Regina office who practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, corporate reorganizations, commercial real estate and general corporate/commercial and business law.

Dezarae provides her clients with high-quality service and pragmatic advice and has been involved in various sophisticated transactions. She has represented many companies in connection with purchase and sale transactions, amalgamations, plans of arrangement, mergers, reorganizations & restructurings, bank financings & private capitalization, commercial development & leasing. Her practice involves assisting clients with a transaction’s initial strategic decision-making and risk assessment stage through exploratory meetings, negotiating agreements, due diligence, structure, governance, and closing matters.

Dezarae prides herself on being at the forefront of recent and pending developments in corporate law so that she can deliver maximum value to her clients. In a complex and ever-changing legal environment, she understands the unique needs of her client’s businesses. She strives to ensure proper risk assessment and strategic planning are fundamental aspects of any transaction.

Dezarae has recently been ranked again in the 2025 edition of Chambers Canada Legal Guide. She is ranked Band 3 for Corporate/Commercial in Saskatchewan. In the review, ‘Dezarae wins praise for her experience handling M&A and securities matters, including IPOs. She also adeptly advises on corporate governance. She is based in Regina.’

McKercher LLP

29 Best Lawyers awards

McKercher LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Saskatchewan, Juris Doctor, graduated 2005
  • University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction), graduated 2002

  • Alberta, 2006
  • Saskatchewan, 2012

  • Law Society of Saskatchewan - Member
  • Regina Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Law Society of Alberta - Member
  • Alberta, 2006
  • Saskatchewan, 2012
  • Law Society of Saskatchewan - Member
  • Regina Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Law Society of Alberta - Member
  • University of Saskatchewan, Juris Doctor, graduated 2005
  • University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Arts (with Distinction), graduated 2002

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Securities Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Regina, Canada (2026)
  • Securities Law, Regina, Canada (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities Law
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in Canada – Securities Law, 2018-2020
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Corporate Commercial Law, 2019
  • 2018 Rising Star finalist and is listed as a Leading Lawyer to Watch

Additional Information

  • “Raising Capital in Saskatchewan Using Exemptions”
Presentation, Regina and Saskatoon, May 2016
  • “OSC Finds Related Party Transaction Disclosure Too Generic and Inadequate”
Securities Practice Notes, February 2015

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