LAWYER PROFILE

Joseph Garcia

Canada 2027

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial

Nationwide - Canada

7 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

British Columbia

1 year ranked

About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Joseph focuses on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He advises public and private companies and financial institutions. Joseph has extensive expertise in advising on domestic and cross border transactions, including public offerings, take-over and issuer bids, private equity and venture capital financings, private and public mergers and acquisitions, and as independent counsel to boards of directors. He has recently advised AbCellera, Zymeworks, Xenon, enGene, NervGen, Orpyx, Eupraxia, Alpha-9, adMare BioInnovations and Essa Pharma.

Professional Memberships

Joseph is a director emeritus of LifeSciences BC. Joseph is a former director of the Canadian Glycomics Network (National Centre of Excellence) and Genome BC., and a member of the BIOTECanada Legal Affairs Advisory Board. He is a director of Science World and a member of the Canadian Bar Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Vancouver-based Joseph Garcia is recognised as a leading corporate and finance lawyer in the life sciences sector. He is particularly acclaimed for his representation of clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, with notable strength in transactional mandates involving M&A and securities.

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Corporate/Commercial - British Columbia

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Joseph Garcia has experience advising both public and private corporations, as well as senior executives, on corporate transactions, with particular experience in the life sciences industry.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Joseph is one of the preeminent lawyers for corporate transactions. He really is the go-to guy to get a deal done.
Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Joseph's deep industry knowledge and ability to execute are very valuable.
Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Joseph is an experienced lawyer and is very quick to respond.
Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Joseph is the complete package as a lawyer. He is deeply experienced and connected. He will very efficiently get you to the right answer for your business.
Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Joseph is an amazing lawyer.
Life Sciences: Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
Joseph is amazing to work with and brings a wealth of industry experience to our corporate matters.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide