Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Corporate Law
Nathaniel Misri practises predominately in the areas of corporate and commercial law, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and debt and equity financing transactions. Nate works with clients in a wide variety of industry sectors. Nate provides practical and timely legal and strategic advice to clients in connection with transactional matters as well as general corporate and commercial advice for large and small businesses alike. He also has broad experie...
Valerie is the Chair of the firm’s Technology Group and the Social Impact and Sustainable Business Group. Val’s practice is transactional (M&A, private equity/venture capital and corporate finance) and advisory including corporate governance including advising boards and special committees. Val is the former Managing Partner of the Firm. Val has been lead counsel on a number of large and mid-market transactions focused on private equity and venture capital financings, mergers ...
Dierk Ullrich is a corporate Partner in Vancouver, where he assists privately-held businesses, not-for-profit entities, financial and educational institutions on mergers and acquisitions, financings, and general commercial matters. Dierk uses his in-depth experience to also advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters regarding consumer protection, financial services and payday loans, mortgage brokerage, and liquor licensing. With considerable expertise in the new BC Societies Act and ...
John Ferber has a corporate-commercial law practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate reorganizations, and secured credit and loan transactions. His corporate clients benefit from his extensive experience with industries including technology, manufacturing, distribution, business services, retail, construction, professional services, and financial services. His clients range from entrepreneurs to international corporations. John also advises on business structuring, joint...
Albert “Al” Hudec is Senior Counsel at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on commercial transactions involving Indigenous parties, corporate transactions, and strategic business matters across Canada. Over the past decade, Al has acted as lead counsel on many significant Indigenous-related transactions involving major projects, infrastructure, and resource development. Al advises clients in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitio...
Aaron practices corporate and commercial law with a focus on real estate development, bank lending, and wills and estates. He advises companies, developers, financial institutions, and private clients on a range of corporate transactions, real estate matters, and estate planning needs. Aaron’s corporate and commercial practice includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, corporate reorganizations, and other significant corporate transactions. He regularly d...
In British Columbia, 98% of businesses are small businesses. These companies employ over 1 million people across our Province and are an integral part of our urban and rural economic development. With a keen interest in BC’s dynamic business landscape and an entrepreneurial mindset, Teio is deeply committed to helping his private company clients achieve their greatest commercial ambitions. Teio believes that a collaborative approach is the key to success. By taking the time to understan...
Jamie Matthews is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practising in a broad range of business and transactional matters. His practice includes Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Real Estate Law. Jamie advises private and public companies, lenders, borrowers, investors, and business owners on corporate and commercial transactions across a variety of industries. Jamie’s experience includes advising clients ...
Suzanne has a general corporate and commercial practice with a very wide range of experience. She provides ongoing legal advice to mainly private sector clients of all sizes in a broad variety of industries, including hospitality, pulp and paper, forestry, mining, construction materials, real estate, health professions and retail. She regularly drafts, reviews and advises on commercial contracts relating to all types of business matters and operations. These include agreements for supply and ...
Adaptability is a central challenge to business. The ability to effectively capitalize on changes within the market and the industry is what sets companies up for success. Understanding this need, Alex’s practice of 35+ years has comprised flexibility, efficiency and a commitment to the success of our clients. The wealth of experience that he is able to draw upon lends itself to helping our clients proactively address legal and corporate challenges for the growth of their business. Beca...
A. Brent Kerr KC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. A. Brent practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized A. Brent Kerr KC since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which A. Brent Kerr KC is held by other lawyers.
Steven Lukas, Associate Counsel, is co-chair of Harper Grey's Business Law Group. Known for his innovative and “out of the box” thinking and client focused solutions, Steven works closely with many entrepreneurs and corporations of all sizes and maturity, providing general legal advice on a broad range of corporate matters. He provides strategic counsel in the complex aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including divestitures and negotiated acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic...
Since 1978, Peter Mogan has been active as a lawyer, businessman and mediator in B.C. and Ontario. He has worked closely with his business clients as a strategic advisor bringing a practical, entrepreneurial approach, combined with a very relational style. Peter is known as a leading mid-market M&A legal advisor in British Columbia. He has also advised dozens of companies on employee ownership. He is a frequent speaker, moderator and writer on M&A, private equity and employee ownershi...
Chat has a broad corporate and securities law practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and corporate governance. He advises clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, capital raising initiatives, and corporate reorganizations. In addition to transactional mandates, Chat regularly assists clients with corporate governance matters, continuous disclosure obligations, and gene...
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