Caravel Law LLP

05/29/2026

As Mental Health Month comes to a close, we're sharing a conversation we're really proud of.

We sat down with our Managing Partner Jackie Dinsmore to talk about mental health in the legal industry, and she didn't hold back. The moments where the profession stopped making sense. The impossible trade-offs between ambition and real life. What it actually took to walk away, and what it took to come back and build something better.

Jackie didn't set out to disrupt legal. She set out to fix something that was clearly broken, for lawyers and for clients. What became Caravel was the answer to a question the profession had been avoiding for decades: how can we make the legal practice more sustainable?

If you're a lawyer who's ever felt like the system wasn't built for you — this one's worth a read. Check it out: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05QnTY0

05/20/2026

Congratulations are in order for our Managing Partner, Jackie Dinsmore! Jackie has been nominated for the Women Empowerment Awards in the TD Businesswoman of the Year category.

This recognition speaks not only to Jackie’s leadership, but to the way she shows up for the people around her, championing innovation, creating opportunities for others, and building a culture where talented professionals can do their best work.

At Caravel, we’ve always believed that strong leadership is about more than titles. It’s about lifting others up, challenging the status quo, and creating meaningful impact along the way. That's a philosophy we learned from Jackie and the precedent she sets at Caravel everyday.

We’re incredibly proud to see her recognized among such inspiring leaders. Congratulations, Jackie! 👏

05/12/2026

Kind words from the Allen Leigh team this

A decade of support doesn't happen by accident, it's built on insight, consistency, and momentum that compounds over time. Grateful to be part of the journey and excited for what's next!

05/05/2026

The pitch deck gets you in the room. The data room gets the deal done.

Most founders spend months perfecting their Series A narrative, and far less time making sure the legal story underneath holds up. But experienced investors know: when the deck and the data room don't match, deals slow down, valuations get cut, and term sheets get pulled.

Caravel Lawyer Peter Goode breaks down what investors actually look for in diligence from cap table hygiene to IP assignment to option pool sizing and what to button up before you start taking meetings.

Read the full blog here:

You've got traction, a compelling deck, and warm intros to the right funds. Don't let a messy data room kill your deal, learn about Series A investor expectations.

04/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Terry Braun, K.C.!

We are thrilled to share that Terry Braun has been appointed King's Counsel, a distinguished recognition of his exceptional contributions to the legal profession, his integrity, and his dedication to the practice of law.

This honour reflects years of outstanding work, deep expertise, and the trust Terry has built with clients and colleagues alike. It's a proud moment for Terry, his family, and everyone at Caravel.

Please join us in congratulating Terry on this well-deserved achievement. 👏

04/28/2026

When growth outpaces your team, hiring isn't always the answer.

Blue Cat needed to scale its lean legal function without having to redirect focus to hiring cycles and losing momentum on strategic work. Caravel deployed pre-vetted lawyers as demand spiked, integrating directly into the team and moving initiatives forward without any lag.

"Caravel operates like an extension of a legal team — bringing practical tech-commercial experience and flexible capacity that helps us keep up with growth while still moving strategic initiatives forward." — Alex Ghita, GC of Blue Cat

04/23/2026

Big news, we're welcoming Terry Braun as our newest team member in Alberta, and we couldn't be more excited! 🌟

Terry is a trusted advisor with a remarkable career built on championing Indigenous rights, advancing land claims, and guiding First Nations communities through some of their most complex legal and business challenges. Most recently General Counsel to Tsuut'ina Nation, he's advised Chiefs, Councils, and corporate boards on governance, Treaty rights, large-scale real estate development, and casino and hospitality operations.

Outside the boardroom, Terry is a familiar face in Calgary's hockey community and even runs a camp dedicated to helping players develop their careers. 🏒

Please join us in giving Terry a warm welcome. 👏

04/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Sveta to the team! 🎉

With nearly two decades of experience as a senior corporate, commercial, and securities lawyer, Sveta brings deep expertise in financial services, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and complex commercial transactions. She has held key leadership roles in the financial services industry including General Counsel and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, building a reputation as a trusted, solutions-oriented advisor to boards and senior leadership alike.

What makes Sveta truly one-of-a-kind? Beyond her impressive legal career, she is also a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. When she's not advising on high-value transactions, you'll find her lost in a good book, walking in nature, or enjoying time with her family.

We are so excited to have her on board, welcome, Sveta!

04/14/2026

The right people. The right guidance. The right time.

Grateful to Communal for trusting Caravel at a critical stage of their growth!
This is exactly why we do what we do.

04/06/2026

Most people assume a corporation is "done" once the business stops operating. But legally? There's often more to it.

We regularly see situations where a company was left dormant with the intention of coming back to it later, or simply because it didn’t feel urgent to wrap up. Then, months or even years down the line, it resurfaces during a financing, a restructuring, or a routine review.

Taking the time to formally dissolve a corporation helps ensure there’s a clean break, with no loose ends to revisit down the road.

That's why our team wrote a practical guide to dissolution. Learn more about the dissolution process and next steps here: