Startups & Emerging Companies
Nationwide - Canada
1 year ranked
Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Chris’ practice focuses on advising emerging and high-growth companies and their investors, including with respect to financing, mergers and acquisitions, governance and general corporate and securities law matters. His clients include companies ranging from early-stage ventures to publicly-traded multinationals, private equity and venture capital funds and research institutions. Many of Chris's clients are in the life sciences and technology industries, and he leads Blakes Ventures, Blakes’ national emerging company and venture capital practice group. Prior to joining Blakes, Chris spent five years practising law in the United States.
Provided by Chambers
Toronto-based Christopher Jones heads Blake, Cassels & Graydon's startups & emerging companies practice. He has a range of experience that includes the financing and governance of emerging companies advising on transformative transactions such as sales, acquisitions and business combinations, as well as advising on key commercial agreements and other general corporate and securities law matters. He also has notable cross border experience between Canada and the United States.
Provided by Chambers
He is responsive to his clients and really takes the time to listen, understand and accommodate their needs.
Christopher has very good attention to detail. Lots of lawyers miss what he picks up on, and he gets ahead of the curve to strategise.
Chris is highly sophisticated and knowledgeable across all areas
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