Kirsten Snell
About Kirsten Snell
Kirsten Snell serves as Legal Counsel for Europe and Asia Pacific at PGS, where she focuses on ESG-related legislation and sustainability initiatives. She has a diverse legal background, including experience in maritime law and corporate finance, and has held positions at Nordea and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Current Role at PGS
Kirsten Snell serves as Legal Counsel for Europe and Asia Pacific at PGS, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Oslo, Norway, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support in various matters, including corporate financings and regulatory compliance. Her role involves applying her expertise in ESG-related legislation, contributing to PGS' sustainability initiatives. As a member of the company's Sustainability Network, she plays a key role in advancing the organization’s environmental, social, and governance objectives.
Previous Experience at Nordea
Kirsten Snell worked at Nordea in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. Initially, she served as Associate Director of Transaction Management in Global Maritime Loans for two years in Oslo, Norway. Following this role, she transitioned to Legal Counsel in Group Legal, focusing on Large Corporates and Institutions. Her experience at Nordea provided her with a strong foundation in maritime law and corporate legal matters, which are relevant to her current position at PGS.
Legal Career at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Kirsten Snell began her legal career at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where she held several positions from 2013 to 2017. She started as a Summer Articling Student in 2013, followed by her role as an Articling Student from 2014 to 2015. After completing her articles, she continued as a Lawyer for two years. During her time at the firm, she gained experience in corporate law, focusing on M&A, securities regulatory law, and dispute resolution over data licensing agreements.
Educational Background
Kirsten Snell has a robust educational background in law and related fields. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Victoria from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) at the University of Alberta, where she studied Political Science, Philosophy, and Scandinavian Language and Literature from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from The University of Hong Kong in 2014, further enhancing her legal expertise.
Qualifications and Expertise
Kirsten Snell is qualified to practice law in British Columbia, Canada. Her legal expertise encompasses corporate financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities regulatory law, particularly for publicly listed companies in the US and Canada. She also possesses specialized knowledge in maritime law, which supports her current responsibilities at PGS. Her skills include negotiating and resolving disputes related to data licensing agreements and tendering for geophysical marine surveys.