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Our corporate and commercial practice group supports our clients through each stage of their corporate growth by providing experience and pragmatic advice on both day-to-day business issues and long-term strategic initiatives, including the establishment of a new business, acquisitions, financing, strategic alliances, outsourcing, joint ventures and other critical endeavours.

Our technical and deep industry knowledge, and corporate and commercial acumen is relied upon and valued by our clients.

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - British Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

International law firm Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a solid Vancouver office, where the corporate team is noted for its robust private company deal sheet. It also demonstrates considerable expertise in assisting public corporations. The BC group regularly advises on M&A mandates and offers notable experience in the technology space. Its expertise also cuts across sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure. The team offers additional experience in emerging industries such as fintech and cannabis. Through its global platform, it is well placed to advise international clients on their investments in British Columbia.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised WeCommerce Holdings on its merger with Tiny Capital to form Tiny Ltd, a CAD950 million holding company to acquire stakes in technology-focused businesses.

Strengths

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They're very professional and have high standards of client service. They're a well-rounded law firm and can offer us a wide range of services.

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The firm has a deep bench. The team have the expertise and experience, including a deep bench of subject matter experts, to handle the most complex and sophisticated M&A issues that we have faced.

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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They're practical, business-minded lawyers with exceptional commitment to their clients.

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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I am impressed by the strong calibre of the Norton Rose team across a wide range of matters. Their advice and support is timely and on point, and they know our organisation well.

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
Canada

Given their extensive office network across Canada and internationally, the depth and breadth of their team is world class.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Steiner
3
Daniel Steiner
3
Band 3
Vancouver M&A head Daniel Steiner centres his practice on M&A transactions in the technology and infrastructure spaces. He has a wealth of experience in public company work and is also very well versed in private equity.

I really trust him - he's very understanding if we drop the ball and something becomes urgent. He has the ability to put himself in the client's shoes and understands my and the company's interests.

Dan understands our business and team, and provides top-tier responsiveness and advice.

Dan is an engaged, clear and decisive lawyer and I trust his judgement and guidance wholly.

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Janet Grove KC
3
Janet Grove KC
3
Band 3
Janet Grove KC is especially noted for her healthcare and life sciences practice, having previously held a senior in-house position with biotech company QLT. She is regularly called upon to assist with transactions in a wide variety of other sectors as well.

She is highly respected for her advice. She truly understands her clients and is a sharp lawyer and fierce negotiator.

Her client management skills are phenomenal.

Janet understands the needs of corporate clients and she's a gifted transactional and commercial lawyer with an ability to efficiently work through highly complex issues.

Her responsiveness, expertise and business savvy are at a very high level and we have great confidence when we work with her.

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William J McFetridge
4
William J McFetridge
4
Band 4
William McFetridge is a senior lawyer who is experienced in assisting clients with a variety of transactions. He is based in Vancouver.

Bill is a trusted adviser and we rely heavily on his wise counsel.

He does an excellent job at advising over all elements of our business and ensuring we get the right advice and support in our industry.

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Brad Sollis
U
Brad Sollis
U
Up and Coming

Brad Sollis is called upon for his broad strengths across corporate transactional work, as well as restructuring matters and joint venture agreements.

Brad is an excellent lawyer who provides insightful advice and timely and effective support on a wide range of matters including M&A and complex commercial transactions. We highly value his support.

He has an easy, can-do manner in dealing with the myriad issues that come up during a transaction and is always a real pleasure to work with, no matter how stressful things might get.

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Kristopher Miks
U
Kristopher Miks
U
Up and Coming

Kristopher Miks offers broad strengths in advising clients on corporate law matters, including M&A activity, financing matters and broader corporate governance issues.

Kris is an excellent lawyer providing sound advice for both private and public companies. He is incredibly smart, committed and diligent.

He's been an exceptional partner, in both senses, with outstanding industry knowledge and connections.

He's a fantastic lawyer who always delivers on all fronts.

He has excellent, high-level strategic awareness and attention to detail.

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Nathaniel S Misri
U
Nathaniel S Misri
U
Up and Coming
Nathaniel Misri is an increasingly notable name in the Vancouver market. He is typically active on acquisitions, with experience handling First Nations and healthcare transactions, among other matters.

Nate is a highly skilled transactional lawyer who has provided excellent support on our matters.

He's very reliable, pragmatic and easy to work with.

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Daniel Steiner
3
Daniel Steiner
3
Band 3
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Janet Grove KC
3
Janet Grove KC
3
Band 3
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William J McFetridge
4
William J McFetridge
4
Band 4
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Brad Sollis
U
Brad Sollis
U
Up and Coming
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Kristopher Miks
U
Kristopher Miks
U
Up and Coming
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Nathaniel S Misri
U
Nathaniel S Misri
U
Up and Coming
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