Chris Smith

Mergers & Acquisitions Executive

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Practice Areas

– Restructuring & Insolvency

– Mergers & Acquisitions

– Real Estate

Bio

As a Senior Advisor at Dealer Direct Canada, Chris supports clients across Western Canada with succession, restructuring, and lender negotiations. With over 20 years of experience in financial restructuring and 13 years in corporate banking—including seven years at TD Bank originating $100M+ in annual loans—Chris has restructured more than 3,000 client files and over $2B in debt. He previously led national sales for a private finance firm, helping scale it to one of Alberta’s fastest-growing companies. Having personally navigated financial hardship, Chris offers both expertise and empathy to clients navigating complex transitions.

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