Tim Syer
Canada Guide 2025
Band 2 : General Business Law
Band 2
About
Provided by Tim Syer
Practice Areas
Corporate Commercial Law; Mining; Mergers & Acquisitions; Northern Canada; Real Estate; Banking.
Career
Tim Syer practices corporate and commercial law in Lawson Lundell’s Yellowknife office. Tim advises local and national clients on corporate matters including share and asset purchase and sale transactions, banking, commercial real estate, construction, joint ventures and mineral tenure. Tim also advises both not-for-profit and for-profit clients on corporate governance matters and corporate reorganizations.
In both the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Tim regularly deals with complex land tenure and real property issues. He has experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial and operational agreements including service agreements, supply agreements, construction agreements, shareholders agreements and leases.
Clients turn to Tim for business-critical transactions and issues. Tim’s clients rely on him for strategic advice on doing business in the North. In addition to advising both public and private companies, Tim advises territorial and municipal governments on corporate matters.
Professional Memberships
Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, Vice President, Northwest Territories
Yellowknife Airport Economic Advisory Council, Member
Conservative Party of Canada, Secretary and National Councillor
Wounded Warriors Canada, Northwest Territories Ambassador
Institute for Circumpolar Health Research, Co-Chair
Canadian Forces Liaison Council, Northern Chair
Chambers Review
Canada
Based in Yellowknife, Tim Syer operates a broad corporate and commercial practice, frequently advising on corporate governance matters, financing transactions and real estate issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Tim is fantastic to work with, very knowledgeable and a great advocate for his client."
"Tim Syer was proactive in reaching out and helping us understand the importance of the proceedings."
"Tim is fantastic to work with, very knowledgeable and a great advocate for his client."
"Tim Syer was proactive in reaching out and helping us understand the importance of the proceedings."