Ross A. Bentley
About Ross A. Bentley
Ross A. Bentley is a lawyer based in Calgary, AB and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2011. Ross A. Bentley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Calgary, Alberta
- Corporate Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities Law
- Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Education: University of Alberta, graduated 1994
Location: Calgary, AB
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