Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 2
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+1 604 687 5744About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
BLG is Canada’s law firm—we have a global reach and broad and deep corporate commercial expertise, including advising on many of the most prominent and complex commercial matters and high-profile public and private M&A and corporate finance transactions in the region.
Members of our integrated group are reinforced by other practice areas in Vancouver, including tax, financial services, labour & employment, real estate, IP, environmental/regulatory and disputes groups.
Our leading performance has positioned us to represent clients on a wide variety of significant mandates across a broad sectoral spectrum, including energy, mining, transportation, public and private infrastructure, financial services and investment management, information technology, health, education, consumer retail and food services.
Chambers Review
Borden Ladner Gervais operates a national M&A practice and has a significant Vancouver presence. The team is noted for its involvement in both domestic and cross-border mining and securities transactions, and also handles M&A and commercial work in other sectors too, including in technology, oil and gas, and real estate. It offers further expertise in transportation matters and infrastructure projects, leveraging a strong national practice in these areas. The group acts for both public and private companies on financings, joint ventures and matters of corporate governance.
Work Highlights
- Borden Ladner Gervais acted for Pan American on its joint bid with Agnico Eagle Mines for Yamana Gold through a plan of arrangement.
Strengths
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"BLG has a number of in-house experts and we've never had them refuse a file or struggle to meet deadlines due to lack of capacity."
"The BLG Vancouver lawyers I've dealt with have been very service-oriented and very prompt in responding."
"They're multidisciplinary advisers who can pull in a variety of specialists given they're a full-service firm. They're great people, strong technical advisers and excellent relationship builders."
"The BLG team were amazing to work with. They were extremely responsive and were able to bring a significant number of specialists and deep bench of resources to the table."
"BLG has a number of in-house experts and we've never had them refuse a file or struggle to meet deadlines due to lack of capacity."
"The BLG Vancouver lawyers I've dealt with have been very service-oriented and very prompt in responding."
"They're multidisciplinary advisers who can pull in a variety of specialists given they're a full-service firm. They're great people, strong technical advisers and excellent relationship builders."
"The BLG team were amazing to work with. They were extremely responsive and were able to bring a significant number of specialists and deep bench of resources to the table."
Notable Practitioners
Vancouver-based Fred Pletcher is noted for his experienced handling of M&A transactions and matters of corporate governance, acting particularly for clients in the mining sector.
"He has tons of experience, excellent judgement and I'm very comfortable with his advice. He's an absolute pleasure to work with."
"He is able to provide very pertinent advice very quickly, plus he is pragmatic and really practical."
Graeme Martindale is a Vancouver-based lawyer with a strong reputation for handling national and cross-border M&A transactions and capital markets work. He regularly assists clients operating in the mining, technology and retail sectors.
"He is a very skilled commercial securities lawyer."
"Graeme is hard-working, able to draw on a wealth of experience and extremely responsive."
Andrew Hennigar is based in BLG's Vancouver office and has a fast-developing reputation for taking on complex corporate mandates. He frequently supports clients on M&A transactions across a variety of sectors.
"Andrew's ability to navigate the business landscape and offer insightful advice makes the whole process smooth and efficient. Andrew is affable, proactive and thoughtful."
"Not only does Andrew provide top-notch client service but his commercial awareness really sets him apart. He takes the time to truly understand the client's needs and offers practical solutions."
Jennifer Archer is a proficient and versatile lawyer who has successfully advised clients on a range of significant matters. Her expertise covers commercial contracts and corporate governance, as well as overseeing mid-market strategic acquisitions.
"We get great service from Jen. She provides very timely and relevant advice."
"Jennifer provides excellent service, offering practical advice and concise drafting in a timely manner. She's very reliable and responsive."
Julie Bogle wins praise for her practice, which sees her advise a broad range of corporate clients and underwriters on capital markets transactions and on broader strategic M&A matters.
"She's responsible, credible and provides excellent client service. I would highly recommend her for securities law."
Ranked Lawyers at
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
British Columbia
Members
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Bill Woodhead
Julie Bogle
Robert Owen
Sean Muggah
Steve Pearson
Warren Learmonth