Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law

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...

Jennifer McPherson is a corporate and commercial lawyer focusing on corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and commercial matters. Jennifer has acted for private and public companies on a broad range of matters, including public offerings, private placements, plans of arrangement, and asset and share purchase and sale transactions. She has also advised clients on stock exchange listings, continuous disclosure matters, and corporate governance issues.

Rose M. Demelo Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rose M., who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rose M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert Thiffault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Tax Law. Robert, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Prentice Durbin is a partner with the Firm’s Business Law Group. His practice involves advising entrepreneurs at any stage, from start-up and early growth to large-scale established businesses, in a wide variety of corporate/commercial and securities issues. He focuses on stimulating creativity and growth, helping businesses thrive, and providing counsel, guidance and practical solutions to his clients. Practical Solutions for Complicated Markets Prentice is known for his practical appr...

Darren Becker, K.C. has earned a reputation for both his skill and commitment to getting the job done in commercial and corporate transactions. With more than 45 years of legal experience, he has acted as counsel in a wide variety of matters, including corporate reorganization and restructuring, mergers, wind-ups, and dissolutions. As a partner and senior member of the Corporate Commercial Practice Group at McLennan Ross, he has facilitated and coordinated large and complex commercial transac...

Pierre-Olivier Tremblay is a member of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Montréal office. His practice is focused on commercial transactions in the area of infrastructure, transportation, and project financing. He also works in factoring, corporate finance, and structured finance. Pierre-Olivier has significant experience with clients in various sectors, including infrastructure and public-private partnerships (P3), transport, and financial institutions. He holds a master of busine...

Dion Tchorzewski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Franchise Law and Real Estate Law. Dion, who practices law in Regina, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dion is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Arntfield practices business and real estate law with a focus on secured lending, acquisitions and sales of private companies, corporate reorganizations and other transactional work in the corporate sector. David has extensive expertise in guiding clients through a full range of complex commercial contracts. He regularly drafts and negotiates shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, service agreements, purchase and sale agreements, as well as loan and security documents on behalf...

Me Kurt Doyle est un avocat et conseiller d’affaires reconnu pour son expertise en fusions et acquisitions, la préparation et la négociation d’ententes commerciales complexes. Il possède de l’expérience dans des secteurs variés tels que l’industrie pétrolière, l’agroalimentaire, l’assurance, les technologies de l’information, le commerce de détail et les arts et spectacles. Il est d’ailleur...

Adam Lewinberg's practice focuses on complex procurement, large multifaceted construction projects and structured finance, including public private partnership/ alternative finance (P3/AFP) and large complex linear construction. He brings a depth of experience to help clients in the areas of public-private partnerships, procurement, construction and asset finance, with a focus on technology and innovation. Adam leverages his broad experience in infrastructure and his previous experience as a ...

Iain Mant is a prominent securities and mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office. His diverse practice focuses on advising varied clients on public equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. Iain is sought out for his more than 30 years’ of expertise by clients in the technology, mining, oil and gas, media, and life sciences industries. He acts for issuers, underwriters and venture ...

For every obstacle and problem there are alternative courses of action. This is a key principle of Aaron’s practice. Clients rely on him to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risk despite challenges. Responsiveness, strategy, creativity and practicality form his approach in resolving issues, addressing risk and achieving successful results for clients. Aaron works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, medium-sized companies as well as larger national and international companies. ...

Joyce Lee is a partner at Deloitte Legal Canada LLP. Her practice involves tax advice and planning including private and public corporate tax planning, corporate reorganizations, personal and estate tax planning, domestic and offshore trust planning, advising charitable organizations and advising on federal tax issues, including voluntary disclosures, net worth assessments and audit strategy. Her practice is focused on Canadian tax issues involving Asia-Pacific clients. Joyce was admitted to ...

Kevin Plowman’s practice includes advising his corporate clients and their directors, officers and controlling shareholders with respect to the formation, governance and dealing with the day to day legal issues that arise. Kevin’s practice also covers all aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border financings as well as corporate finance and mid-market financing transactions. He has extensive experience in domestic and cross-border debt ...

Mark a partner practicing in the Corporate/Commercial and Commercial Real Estate & Development teams at Koffman Kalef LLP, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. His extensive background in corporate law enables him to assist entrepreneurial clients with diverse commercial business matters. Mark works with a range of clients, including those involved in merger and acquisition transactions, handling matters for both vendors and purchasers. He also has considerable experience in real estat...