Michael Choiselat

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Michael has a general corporate and commercial practice, with an emphasis on financial services, and property and development.

(204) 934-2557
mac@tdslaw.com

Winnipeg
(204) 934-0557

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Michael, a partner at TDS, has been recognized by: (a) Lexpert, The Business Magazine for Lawyers, as a leader in the area of Corporate and Commercial Law; and (b) Best Lawyers™, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession, in the field of Banking and Finance Law in Canada.

Michael has a general corporate and commercial practice, with an emphasis on: (a) financial services, which primarily involves representing financial institutions on secured lending transactions; and (b) property and development, which primarily involves advising on acquisitions and divestitures, development matters and leasing matters.

Michael also frequently acts as Manitoba counsel for law firms and businesses located in other jurisdictions. As a result, he is often consulted on matters concerning Manitoba limited partnerships and legal opinions.

Prior to joining TDS, Michael was an associate at Torys LLP in Toronto.

Michael is also Vice-Chair of the TDS Business Law Group, Chair of the TDS Nominating Committee, and a member of the TDS Student Committee.

The services of M. A. Choiselat are provided through M A Choiselat II Law Corporation.

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University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1999

University of Winnipeg, B.A., 1996

Manitoba, 2000

Best Lawyers in Canada

Recognized in Banking and Finance Law (since 2022)
Recognized in Corporate and Commercial Litigation (since 2025)
Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Winnipeg for Banking and Finance Law, 2027

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Included in the 2024 edition as a leading lawyer in Banking & Financial Institutions
“Repeatedly Recommended” in Banking & Financial Institutions

Lexpert Special Editions

Recognized as a leading lawyer, Finance (2025, 2026)

Lexpert, The Business Magazine for Lawyers

Featured for contributions in Banking & Financial Institutions

Academic Distinction

Recipient of 15 academic awards and scholarships during law school
Highest standing in multiple courses
Highest standing in second-year law
Third-highest standing in first- and third-year law

Mentor and Volunteer at Large at Gonzaga Middle School
Board Member of Altema Asset Management Inc.
Former Big Brother Mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg
Former Ward Visitor at the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg
Past Chair of St. Mary’s Academy Foundation, Inc.
Former Board Member of Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
Past Member of the United Way Major Donors Executive Committee
Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Manitoba Marathon Foundation
Past Chair of the Board of Directors of St. Alphonsus School, Inc.

Michael has undertaken numerous speaking engagements and presentations and has prepared various articles and other materials on matters concerning limited partnerships, legal opinions, loan agreements, secured lending transactions and other corporate and commercial matters.

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Mike stepped in and did a number of things that a bank or a lawyer acting for a bank normally would not do on a proactive basis to really assist their client, the bank and AGI to get through that period of time successfully.

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