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Brian Canfield is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. Brian's practice focuses on Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Securities Law. He advises public and private companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and Indigenous organizations on business transactions, corporate governance, financings, and commercial matters across Western Canada and beyond. Brian works with clients to identify opportunities, address legal and business challenges, and support strategic deci...
Linda J. Hogg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. Linda J. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Linda J. Hogg since 2024. 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 Linda J. Hogg is held by other lawyers.
John’s corporate commercial practice has covered substantial transactions and projects. He now focuses primarily on ongoing advisory work to business clients ranging from large corporations to family businesses to fiduciaries. A significant portion of John's current work relates to advising on business succession strategies for larger organizations. John has had significant experience in directing major litigation for clients. John has advised clients operating in a range of industries,...
Tracey Cohen, KC is a leading commercial litigation and dispute resolution Partner in the Vancouver office. Tracey has been recognized for expertise in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and International and Commercial Arbitration and has repeatedly been recognized as one of Canada’s top 25 female litigators. Tracey was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 2015 and was admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in March 2019, and a Fellow of ...
David Selley is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. His practice focuses on Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Securities Law. He advises public and private companies, financial institutions, investors, and emerging businesses on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. David assists clients with corporate finance and securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking matters, regulatory compliance, and general corpo...
Georald’s practice is focused on securities and capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism and corporate governance. As a senior partner, Georald’s services are highly sought after by Canadian and international corporations, underwriters and investors, primarily in the mining industry, as well as the technology, life sciences and other sectors. Management teams and board of directors rely on Georald’s depth of experience and expertise advising on complex...
Stuart is the head of the Corporate Finance and Securities Group at Lawson Lundell. For over twenty years, his practice has focused on corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on corporate finance and securities and mergers and acquisitions. Stuart acts for domestic and international companies in a wide variety of transactions including equity and debt financings, business combinations, acquisitions and stock exchange listings. He also regularly advises clients on corporate and securiti...
Geoff Cowper is a leading litigator with a national reputation and has been counsel in dozens of leading cases in a wide range of areas, including commercial litigation, class actions, constitutional law, and administrative law. Geoff’s experience includes conducting trials in several jurisdictions, ranging from summary trials to cases requiring over 200 days of hearing. He has appeared in over 150 appeals, including numerous appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada, and has repre...
Brigeeta represents clients in all aspects of enforcement and securities regulatory proceedings and related litigation, focusing on matters involving allegations of securities fraud, insider trading, market manipulation, Ponzi schemes, illegal distributions, and money laundering. Before joining Cozen O’Connor, Brigeeta was a partner at a leading international firm, a prosecutor in the Enforcement Department at the British Columbia Securities Commission, a criminal investigator, and spec...
Ron Murray is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he leads the firm’s Securities Group. His practice focuses on Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities Law and Mining Law, with more than 25 years of experience advising clients on complex business transactions and regulatory matters. Ron advises public and private companies, limited partnerships, REITs, investment funds, portfolio managers and securities dealers across a range of industries, incl...
Harj is one of the founding partners of Sangra Moller LLP . Harj received his LL.B. from the University of British Columbia in 1984 and was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1985. Harj has been recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as one of the "repeatedly recommended" corporate finance and securities lawyers in British Columbia. He is also included in The Best Lawyers in Canada in the categories of Corporate Law (Finance) and Mergers & Acquisitions Law (Timber). Harj ...
Just like business, law is dynamic. While there are many ways to structure and consummate a transaction, it takes the right mix of knowledge, experience, passion, creativity and strategy to achieve success. Providing exceptional client service on a wide variety of matters, Cam effectively utilizes his knowledge and experience to navigate complex transactions while maximizing value and reducing risk in the advancement of our clients’ businesses. Over the years, Cam has built a large netw...
Companies need practical solutions when they’re looking to develop unique financings or navigate stringent securities regulations. Alex works to deliver sound business strategies essential for growth. He is effective at helping his clients raise capital and access instruments of debt. They rely on him to provide proactive and timely advice that is aligned with their commercial goals. Alex has successfully undertaken a number of complex transactions for publicly traded companies in the m...
Nikki Graham practises in our business law group, with a focus on securities law and general corporate and commercial matters. She advises public and private companies on capital market transactions, corporate finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, securities regulatory compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracts and mining law.
Deanna Ikari is an associate at Sangra Moller LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. She advises clients on corporate and commercial matters , including corporate finance transactions , mergers and acquisitions , securities law, and securities compliance . Deanna works with businesses across a range of industries and assists clients with transactional matters and ongoing corporate governance requirements. Deanna joined Sangra Moller LLP as a summer student in 2017 and was called to the British C...
Gosia focuses on getting the best results for her clients and closing transactions in a timely and efficient manner. She maintains a broad securities and M&A practice. Gosia provides strategic advice to public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity offerings, capital markets, regulatory compliance, start-up matters and corporate governance. She has solid experience in closing complex commercial transactions, preparing relevant documents and managing stakeholder...
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