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Corporate/Commercial | Canada

British Columbia

Corporate/Commercial covers the broad range of non-contentious commercial legal work, including transactions, financings and corporate goverenance.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. John Smith
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    John Smith
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | 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."
  2. Mitchell H. Gropper KC
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    Mitchell H. Gropper KC
    Farris LLP
    Farris LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based Mitchell Gropper KC is a seasoned lawyer with a longstanding practice that encompasses strengths in M&A, securities and corporate finance transactions.
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Eminent Practitioners
  1. Cameron Belsher KC
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    Cameron Belsher KC
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 9 Years Ranked
    Co-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.
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Band 1
  1. Bradley A. Newby
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    Bradley A. Newby
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Bradley 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.
  2. David Allard
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    David Allard
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | 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."
  3. John-Paul Bogden
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    John-Paul Bogden
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    John-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.
  4. Jonathan McCullough
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    Jonathan McCullough
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Regional 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.
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Band 2
  1. Christian Gauthier
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    Christian Gauthier
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Christian 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 Pletcher
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    Fred Pletcher
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-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.
  3. Sven Milelli
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    Sven Milelli
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Sven 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.
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Band 3
  1. Blair Horn
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    Blair Horn
    Fasken
    Fasken | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based counsel Blair Horn regularly assists clients in the technology space with M&A and finance deals as well as corporate governance matters.
  2. Bob J. Wooder
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    Bob J. Wooder
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Based 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 Steiner
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    Daniel Steiner
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Vancouver 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.
  4. Graeme Martindale
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    Graeme Martindale
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Graeme 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.
  5. Michael Urbani
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    Michael Urbani
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
  6. Pavan Jawanda
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    Pavan Jawanda
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | 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."
  7. Robin Mahood
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    Robin Mahood
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Vancouver partner Robin Mahood has a wealth of experience advising clients on complex M&A and financing transactions.
  8. Trevor Scott
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    Trevor Scott
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Trevor 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.
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Band 4
  1. Ally Bharmal
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    Ally Bharmal
    Fasken
    Fasken | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ally Bharmal demonstrates notable strengths in the M&A arena in Vancouver, predominantly representing private companies in sectors such as tech and agribusiness.
  2. Arash Amouzgar
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    Arash Amouzgar
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Arash Amouzgar has a growing reputation in British Columbia for his work on a variety of private equity and M&A transactions.
  3. Debra Finlay
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    Debra Finlay
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Debra 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 Chambers
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    Gordon Chambers
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Gordon 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.
  5. Iain Mant
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    Iain Mant
    Fasken
    Fasken | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Iain 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.
  6. Janet Grove KC
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    Janet Grove KC
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Janet 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.
  7. Jared Bachynski
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    Jared Bachynski
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. Jennifer A. Archer
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    Jennifer A. Archer
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Jennifer 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.
  9. Jennifer Honeyman
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    Jennifer Honeyman
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-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.
  10. Joan Chambers
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    Joan Chambers
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Joan 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.
  11. Mia Bacic
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    Mia Bacic
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Mia 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.
  12. Nathan Daniels
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    Nathan Daniels
    Mogan Daniels Slager LLP
    Mogan Daniels Slager LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Nathan 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.
  13. Ted Koffman
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    Ted Koffman
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based Ted Koffman advises on M&A, venture capital and corporate reorganisations, among other matters. His clients include technology companies and private equity funds.
  14. Troy Lehman
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    Troy Lehman
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based Troy Lehman has notable experience advising clients on M&A and other commercial transactions in the technology space.
  15. William J McFetridge
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    William J McFetridge
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    William McFetridge is a senior lawyer who is experienced in assisting clients with a variety of transactions. He is based in Vancouver.
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Up and Coming
  1. Andrew Hennigar
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    Andrew Hennigar
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Andrew 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.
  2. Charlie McDonald
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    Charlie McDonald
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Charlie McDonald is a recent partner promotion who has a wealth of experience assisting with private equity investments as well as fund formation.
  3. Jon Conlin
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    Jon Conlin
    Fasken
    Fasken | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Jon Conlin is an up-and-coming lawyer with particular strengths in transactional matters. His work of late has included notable private equity mandates.
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    Kwang Lim
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | 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."
  5. Nathaniel S Misri
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    Nathaniel S Misri
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Nathaniel 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.
  6. Victor Gerchikov
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    Victor Gerchikov
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Victor 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.
  7. Denis Silva
    DLA Piper (Canada) LLP | Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Up and Coming