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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott in Vancouver benefits from the firm-wide support of offices across Canada when advising on public and private M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions, including LBOs. It occupies a key place in the mid-market arena in British Columbia. The firm is also notable for advising on cross-border matters, including in relation to inbound Asian investment. The team has impressive corporate finance experience and continues to enjoy a strong profile in mining and real estate. Beyond these areas, the firm is increasingly active on transactions within Canada's burgeoning cannabis and technology sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted as Canadian counsel to Maxima Power Group in its sale to Sunbelt Solomon Services.

Strengths

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  • The firm is dedicated and able to provide a full service. It's a very deep team that covers multiple areas and industries.

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  • Stikeman demonstrates strong creativity in working through nuances and sensitivities.

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  • The team’s standout strength is its ability to combine technical excellence with highly commercial, pragmatic advice.

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  • Stikeman Elliott has the depth of talent and bench strength across a range of subject matters to effectively serve us across various jurisdictions.

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  • Stikeman is very thorough and provides a comprehensive and detailed legal service. Their attention to detail and communication skills are second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer Honeyman
    Jennifer Honeyman

    Jennifer Honeyman

    Vancouver-based corporate and securities partner Jennifer Honeyman regularly advises clients on joint ventures and M&A transactions. She has notable strengths relating to the mining, forestry and technology sectors.

    • Jennifer has a keen eye for strategy and delivers value far beyond what is expected.

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  • Michael Urbani
    Michael Urbani

    Michael Urbani

    Michael Urbani leads Stikeman's Vancouver corporate group and is well noted for his experienced handling of corporate finance and securities matters in British Columbia. Recent mandates have seen him act for clients in the cannabis sector as well as in the video game industry.

    • Michael is very receptive to feedback, really easy to communicate with and provides us with very positive advice.

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  • Adam Dlin
    Adam Dlin

    Adam Dlin

    Adam Dlin offers a strong track record in private equity investment matters, acting for an array of middle-market investment firms on a broad range of local and cross-border transactional work.

    • Adam is not just a legal technician - he’s a strategic partner who understands the nuances of private equity and what drives value in a deal.

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    • Adam is smart, pragmatic and efficient.

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  • Jared Bachynski
    Jared Bachynski

    Jared Bachynski

    Jared Bachynski is noted for his wide-ranging transactional capabilities, spanning M&A, securities and private equity work. He is a key name among the younger generation of partners in Western Canada.

    • Jared is an incredible lawyer.

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    • He communicates information clearly.

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  • Victor Gerchikov
    Victor Gerchikov

    Victor Gerchikov

    Victor Gerchikov handles numerous key transactions for the firm, with additional experience counselling a varied client base on day-to-day corporate governance matters.

    • Victor is extremely responsive and good at finding solutions.

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  • Charlie McDonald
    Charlie McDonald

    Charlie McDonald

    Charlie McDonald enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his private capital practice, advising clients on equity and venture capital investments as well as big-ticket buyout and exit work. He also advises on fund formation and securities issues.

    • Charlie is an exceptionally capable partner who has become a key adviser. He is trusted and wise.

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    • Charlie is highly collaborative, responsive and thoughtful.

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    • Charlie is a tremendously capable and customer service-oriented lawyer. He is an extremely effective corporate lawyer.

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  • Ben Schach
    Ben Schach

    Ben Schach

    Ben Schach is an associate who enjoys a strong profile for his corporate law practice, advising on a broad array of M&A, securities law, and broader corporate finance and governance issues.

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