Michael Choiselat
Lawyer
he/himMichael has a general corporate and commercial practice, with an emphasis on financial services, and property and development.
Profile
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 a member of the Nominating Committee at TDS.
Additional Information
University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1999
University of Winnipeg, B.A., 1996
Manitoba, 2000
Included in the 2024 of Best Lawyers™ in Canada directory in the field of Banking and Finance Law (since 2022) and Corporate and Commercial Litigation (since 2025)
Mike has been recognized by Lexpert, The Business Magazine for Lawyers, and is included in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading lawyer in the area of Banking & Financial Institutions.
While in law school, Mike was the recipient of 15 academic awards and scholarships for the highest standing in various courses, the highest standing in second year law and the third-highest standing in both first and third year law.
Big Brother Mentor at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg
Ward Visitor at the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg
Board Member of St. Mary’s Academy Foundation, Inc.
Board Member of Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
Board Member of Altema Asset Management Inc.
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.
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.Learn more about our services Ryan Kipp
Senior Vice President, Legal
AGI
- Article05|01|2010
The purpose of this article is to briefly describe: the benefits of the limited partnership as a form of business organization; and the benefits of choosing Manitoba as the jurisdiction… Learn More
- Client Impact01|03|2025
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with the refinancing of a 174-Unit Luxury Apartment Building known as Crossings at The Refinery District, located at 425 & 435… Learn More
- Client Impact11|22|2024
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with the refinancing of an 82-unit apartment building known as The Point, located at 1125 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg.
- Client Impact11|08|2024
Michael and Jennifer acted for the lender in connection with the financing of a 13-building, 156 unit, two story townhome complex known as Polo Club in Winnipeg.
- Client Impact10|25|2024
Michael and Jennifer have acted for Thorwin Real Estate in connection with the recent acquisition of the following properties: 13-building, 156 unit, two story townhome complex known as Polo Club… Learn More
- Client Impact09|27|2024
Highway Motor Freight has announced $16,000,000.00 investment in CentrePort Canada Rail Park that will generate 150 new jobs for Manitobans once operational. This expansion includes the acquisition of 20 acres… Learn More
- Client Impact06|10|2024
AGI’s Senior Vice President, Ryan Kipp, initially crossed paths with TDS Partner, Michael Choiselat, during a pivotal period of growth for the agriculture company. Mike left a lasting impression by… Learn More
- Client Impact05|27|2019
TDS is acting for Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (“CPF”) on the intended purchase of 50.1 percent of the shares of Manitoba-based HyLife Group Holdings Ltd. (“HyLife”), for… Learn More
- Client Impact03|28|2018
The sale of The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (Sheraton Centre), for $335 million was completed on October 17, 2017. Located in Toronto’s financial district, across from City Hall, this is… Learn More
- Client Impact06|21|2017
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) acted as Boyd Group’s lead legal advisor and Acumen Corporate Development Inc. (Acumen) acted as advisors to The Boyd Group. TDS represented The Boyd Group… Learn More
