Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 2
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Bennett Jones has a commendable Vancouver team that demonstrates strong transactional capabilities and is active on both domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm is frequently sought after to advise on investment funds, private equity and venture capital transactions. It also maintains a strong focus on public company work, including M&A, as well as securities law matters. Its sector expertise covers healthcare, education, mining and technology.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones advised RCM Capital Management on the LBO of majority partner HIG Capital out of PI Financial, and the subsequent merger of equals between PI Financial and Echelon Wealth Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're very knowledgeable, informative and very astute."
"They provided a practical, business-focused approach. The team has a deep knowledge of corporate matters."
"They provide sage and actionable counsel based on decades of wide-ranging experience, and then help us effectively execute."
"The partners are highly commercial, and the associates are well trained to understand the importance of helping the client achieve success."
"They're very knowledgeable, informative and very astute."
"They provided a practical, business-focused approach. The team has a deep knowledge of corporate matters."
"They provide sage and actionable counsel based on decades of wide-ranging experience, and then help us effectively execute."
"The partners are highly commercial, and the associates are well trained to understand the importance of helping the client achieve success."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan McCullough commands an excellent reputation in the market, which is derived from his handling of both M&A transactions and securities work. Based in Vancouver, he displays additional strength in the investment fund space.
"We continue to work with Bennett Jones because of how much we love Jon McCullough. Jon is incredible at what he does and his level of integrity is second to none."
Mia Bacic maintains a broad-based corporate law practice in Vancouver covering M&A, securities and private equity matters. She is also particularly noteworthy for her experience relating to investment fund formation.
"Mia is very astute at recognising critical issues in agreements and brings it to our attention. She knows where market terms are moving and will push back on unreasonable terms."
"Mia has consistently been a trusted and dependable partner who has consistently delivered for us. I can't imagine doing a deal without Mia and her team by our side."
Kwang Lim has a strong track record in corporate finance matters, advising emerging companies, mature businesses and wider investors on a broad spectrum of financing and M&A transactions.
"Kwang is an incredibly responsive and practical lawyer with an exceptional dedication to client service. He is attentive to detail, thorough in his analysis and always a pleasure to deal with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
British Columbia
