Ranking tables
Corporate/Commercial | Canada
British Columbia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Blair Horn Fasken5 Years Ranked
- Bob J. Wooder Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP9 Years Ranked
- Daniel Steiner Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
- Graeme Martindale Borden Ladner Gervais LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michael Urbani Stikeman Elliott LLP6 Years Ranked
- Pavan Jawanda McCarthy Tétrault LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robin Mahood McCarthy Tétrault LLP7 Years Ranked
- Trevor Scott Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Ally Bharmal Fasken3 Years Ranked
- Arash Amouzgar Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP3 Years Ranked
- Debra Finlay McCarthy Tétrault LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gordon Chambers Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Iain Mant Fasken3 Years Ranked
- Janet Grove KC Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
- Jared Bachynski Stikeman Elliott LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jennifer A. Archer Borden Ladner Gervais LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Honeyman Stikeman Elliott LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joan Chambers Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP6 Years Ranked
- Mia Bacic Bennett Jones LLP6 Years Ranked
- Nathan Daniels Mogan Daniels Slager LLP2 Years Ranked
- Ted Koffman McCarthy Tétrault LLP8 Years Ranked
- Troy Lehman Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
- William J McFetridge Norton Rose Fulbright8 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Andrew Hennigar Borden Ladner Gervais LLP2 Years Ranked
- Charlie McDonald Stikeman Elliott LLP1 Years Ranked
- Jon Conlin Fasken1 Years Ranked
- Kwang Lim Bennett Jones LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nathaniel S Misri Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
- Victor Gerchikov Stikeman Elliott LLP2 Years Ranked
- Denis SilvaDLA Piper (Canada) LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S John SmithLawson Lundell LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years Ranked"John brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. He has a good grasp of legal principles and he is a person who knows his way around a transaction."S Mitchell H. Gropper KCFarris LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years RankedVancouver-based Mitchell Gropper KC is a seasoned lawyer with a longstanding practice that encompasses strengths in M&A, securities and corporate finance transactions.
Eminent Practitioners
E Cameron Belsher KCMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 9 Years RankedCo-head of the firm's M&A group Cameron Belsher KC is a well-established corporate lawyer. He has notable experience advising clients on high-value M&A transactions and splits his time between Toronto and Vancouver.
Band 1
1 Bradley A. NewbyOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedBradley Newby is one of the most highly regarded business lawyers in Vancouver. He is widely acclaimed for his experience in both M&A and financing transactions. He joined Osler in February 2023 after leaving Farris LLP.1 David AllardLawson Lundell LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked"David Allard is exceptional, displaying a willingness to provide personal, hands-on service. He is highly responsive and invested in building long-term relationships."1 John-Paul BogdenBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedJohn-Paul Bogden often assists clients in the technology space with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He displays additional strength in private equity and venture capital matters, and co-heads the firm's private equity group from Vancouver.1 Jonathan McCulloughBennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedRegional co-head of the firm's corporate group, Jonathan McCullough commands an excellent reputation in the market, which is derived from his handling of both M&A transactions and securities work. Based in Vancouver, he displays additional strength in the investment funds space.
Band 2
2 Christian GauthierBennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedChristian Gauthier is a highly experienced corporate lawyer with capabilities in both domestic and international M&A transactions. He co-heads the M&A practice at Bennett Jones, splitting his time between Vancouver and Toronto.2 Fred PletcherBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedVancouver-based Fred Pletcher is noted for his experienced handling of M&A transactions and matters of corporate governance, acting particularly for clients in the mining sector.2 Sven MilelliMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedSven Milelli is well versed in handling M&A transactions in the energy, mining and construction spaces, among others. He currently serves as the firm's managing partner for the BC region.
Band 3
3 Blair HornFasken | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedVancouver-based counsel Blair Horn regularly assists clients in the technology space with M&A and finance deals as well as corporate governance matters.3 Bob J. WooderBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedBased in Vancouver, Bob Wooder has a strong reputation for mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets transactions. He is especially well known for his work representing clients in the mining sector.3 Daniel SteinerNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedVancouver 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.3 Graeme MartindaleBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGraeme Martindale is a Vancouver-based lawyer with a strong reputation for handling national and cross-border M&A transactions, and capital markets work. He regularly assists clients operating in the mining, technology and retail sectors.3 Michael UrbaniStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMichael 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.3 Pavan JawandaMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked"Pavan is an exceptional lawyer who is extremely commercial, practical and solution-oriented - and this makes him a valued, trusted extension of our team."3 Robin MahoodMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedVancouver partner Robin Mahood has a wealth of experience advising clients on complex M&A and financing transactions.3 Trevor ScottOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedTrevor Scott is noted for his considerable experience representing public and private companies in M&A and debt financing transactions. He represents a range of clients, including First Nations organisations as well as companies in Canada's cannabis sector.
Band 4
4 Ally BharmalFasken | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAlly Bharmal demonstrates notable strengths in the M&A arena in Vancouver, predominantly representing private companies in sectors such as tech and agribusiness.4 Arash AmouzgarBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedArash Amouzgar has a growing reputation in British Columbia for his work on a variety of private equity and M&A transactions.4 Debra FinlayMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDebra Finlay is a well-respected corporate lawyer based in McCarthy Tétrault's Vancouver office. She frequently assists private equity firms and large-scale corporates with high-value transactional matters.4 Gordon ChambersCassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedGordon Chambers is a respected figure who is well known for his many years of experience handling M&A transactions in Canada's mining sector. In addition to advising on acquisitions and disposals, he is also well versed in securities issuances.4 Iain MantFasken | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedIain Mant is an experienced corporate lawyer in Fasken's Vancouver office who frequently advises clients on securities and M&A transactions. He is best known for handling deals occurring in the tech sector.4 Janet Grove KCNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJanet 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.4 Jared BachynskiStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJared 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.4 Jennifer A. ArcherBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJennifer Archer is a proficient and versatile lawyer who has successfully advised clients on a range of significant matters. Her expertise covers commercial contracts and corporate governance, as well as overseeing mid-market strategic acquisitions.4 Jennifer HoneymanStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedVancouver-based corporate and securities partner Jennifer Honeyman regularly advises clients on joint ventures and M&A transactions. She has notable strengths relating to real estate transactions.4 Joan ChambersBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJoan Chambers represents clients in a range of transactions, including M&A deals and joint ventures, as well as advising on regulatory matters. Based in Vancouver, her expertise cuts across sectors including technology, aquaculture and cannabis.4 Mia BacicBennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMia Bacic maintains a broad-based corporate law practice in Vancouver covering M&A, securities and private equity matters. She is also particularly noteworthy for her experience relating to investment fund formation.4 Nathan DanielsMogan Daniels Slager LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNathan Daniels is a respected lawyer who has noteworthy experience assisting clients with corporate transactions across Western Canada. He focuses on transactions involving private companies, acting for sellers and investors.4 Ted KoffmanMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedVancouver-based Ted Koffman advises on M&A, venture capital and corporate reorganisations, among other matters. His clients include technology companies and private equity funds.4 Troy LehmanBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedVancouver-based Troy Lehman has notable experience advising clients on M&A and other commercial transactions in the technology space.4 William J McFetridgeNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedWilliam McFetridge is a senior lawyer who is experienced in assisting clients with a variety of transactions. He is based in Vancouver.
Up and Coming
U Andrew HennigarBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAndrew Hennigar is based in BLG's Vancouver office and has a fast-developing reputation for taking on complex corporate mandates. He frequently supports clients on M&A transactions across a variety of sectors.U Charlie McDonaldStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedCharlie McDonald is a recent partner promotion who has a wealth of experience assisting with private equity investments as well as fund formation.U Jon ConlinFasken | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJon Conlin is an up-and-coming lawyer with particular strengths in transactional matters. His work of late has included notable private equity mandates.U Kwang LimBennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked"Kwang is an incredibly responsive and practical lawyer with an exceptional dedication to client service. He is attentive to detail, thorough in his analysis, very positive in his disposition and always a pleasure to deal with."U Nathaniel S MisriNorton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedNathaniel 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.U Victor GerchikovStikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedVictor Gerchikov was promoted to partner in 2023, having previously been ranked as an associate to watch. He handles numerous key transactions for the firm, with additional experience counselling a varied client base on day-to-day corporate governance matters.